The BEST episodes of Judge Judy season 1

Every episode of Judge Judy season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Judge Judy season 1!

This courtroom series stars former family court judge Judith Sheindlin. Each episode finds Judge Judy presiding over real small-claims cases inside a televised courtroom. Judge Judy brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the widely successful half-hour series where justice is dispensed at lightning speed.

Last Updated: 6/29/2025Network: SyndicationStatus: Ended
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#1 - Defendant arrested

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1996

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#2 - Birthday car.

Season 1 - Episode 139 - Aired 3/31/1997

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#3 - Polygamy debate.

Season 1 - Episode 165 - Aired 5/28/1997

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#4 - Money dispute; Return of tools.

Season 1 - Episode 140 - Aired 4/1/1997

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#5 - Dancing horse business.

Season 1 - Episode 141 - Aired 4/2/1997

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#6 - Restaurant patron; band's debts.

Season 1 - Episode 142 - Aired 4/3/1997

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#7 - Character in question; bus business.

Season 1 - Episode 143 - Aired 4/4/1997

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#8 - Dog prints; con-man lover.

Season 1 - Episode 144 - Aired 4/7/1997

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#9 - Pilfering lover.

Season 1 - Episode 145 - Aired 4/22/1997

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#10 - Discrimination; litigious lovers.

Season 1 - Episode 146 - Aired 4/24/1997

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#11 - Memorabilia; unpaid loan.

Season 1 - Episode 147 - Aired 4/28/1997

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#12 - Philanderer sued.

Season 1 - Episode 148 - Aired 4/29/1997

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#13 - Chaperon's expenses; jet-ski loan.

Season 1 - Episode 149 - Aired 4/30/1997

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#14 - Roommates' dispute; baby sitter.

Season 1 - Episode 150 - Aired 5/2/1997

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#15 - Failed romance ends apartment-sharing.

Season 1 - Episode 151 - Aired 5/5/1997

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#16 - Teen altercation.

Season 1 - Episode 152 - Aired 5/6/1997

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#17 - Bad relationship; dead ostrich.

Season 1 - Episode 153 - Aired 5/8/1997

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#18 - Falsely accused; drunken-driving arrest.

Season 1 - Episode 154 - Aired 5/9/1997

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#19 - Hotel bill; mother sues child.

Season 1 - Episode 155 - Aired 5/12/1997

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#20 - Limousine no-show.

Season 1 - Episode 156 - Aired 5/14/1997

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#21 - Damaged car; attacking pets.

Season 1 - Episode 157 - Aired 5/15/1997

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#22 - Squabble; bad dye job.

Season 1 - Episode 158 - Aired 5/16/1997

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#23 - Women fight over a man.

Season 1 - Episode 159 - Aired 5/19/1997

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#24 - Ex-lover sued; football injury.

Season 1 - Episode 160 - Aired 5/21/1997

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#25 - Loaned car; bail retribution.

Season 1 - Episode 161 - Aired 5/22/1997