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The Best Episodes of Judge Judy

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 160 - Defective Pug Puppy?!; Salvaged Car Fraud?!
    8.9/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Defective Pug Puppy?!; Salvaged Car Fraud?!

    S21:E160

    A dog breeder is accused of filing a retaliatory restraining order after a dissatisfied customer complained about her puppy's medical condition; a woman sues her mechanic for fraud when her car's repair bill exceeds its purchase price.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 105 - Get Out -- You're a Squatter!/Maserati Madness!
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Get Out -- You're a Squatter!/Maserati Madness!

    S23:E105

    A man, who admits to skipping out on over $5,000 in home payments, sues his landlord for invasion of privacy and harassment; a Maserati owner presents a list of damages supposedly inflicted on his new car by a vinyl-wrap installer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 164 - Mother Leaves Toddler in Car
    8.8/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Mother Leaves Toddler in Car

    S21:E164

    A woman leaves her children in the backseat of her car in order to seek child support to buy diapers; her actions lead to a nasty fight with her ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Judge Judy Season 22 Episode 191 - I Was in Rehab for Everything!
    8.8/10(7 votes)

    #4 - I Was in Rehab for Everything!

    S22:E191

    A woman is outraged that her ex-friend demands the return of a beloved dog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Judge Judy Season 1 Episode 1 - Defendant arrested
    8.7/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Defendant arrested

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 206 - Coin-Throwing Road Rage Stunt!
    8.7/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Coin-Throwing Road Rage Stunt!

    S23:E206

    A teenager, rushing to her therapy appointment, witnesses her boyfriend initiate a violent attack on a slower driver's car.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Judge Judy Season 24 Episode 83 - Widow Robbed by Friends?!
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Widow Robbed by Friends?!

    S24:E83

    After a man dies in a car accident, his widow's large settlement becomes a source of contention between friends who are accused of elder abuse.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 50 - Road Rage? Never Get Out of Your Car!/Impounded Car Custody Scramble!
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Road Rage? Never Get Out of Your Car!/Impounded Car Custody Scramble!

    S21:E50

    Allegations are made about road rage between two motorists; a woman sells her car to a friend, but doesn't possess the title.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 59 - Squatter Extortionist!/Entrepreneur on the Hot Seat!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Squatter Extortionist!/Entrepreneur on the Hot Seat!

    S21:E59

    Furious about a rent increase, a woman stops paying; parents purchase a car for their son that has a lien on the title.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 85 - $100,000 Dog Attack Nightmare!
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #10 - $100,000 Dog Attack Nightmare!

    S21:E85

    After a woman's child is mauled by a dog, her fear of the animals resurfaces when another big dog jumps a fence.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 103 - Immigrant Battle!/I Smell Pot!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Immigrant Battle!/I Smell Pot!

    S21:E103

    Two neighbors fight over alleged theft, harassment and a shoving match; a man claims he paid a mover in both money and drugs.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 205 - The Smell of 14 Cats in the Morning?!; Store Owner or Drug Dealer?!
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Smell of 14 Cats in the Morning?!; Store Owner or Drug Dealer?!

    S21:E205

    A young lawyer sues his former tenants for unpaid rent and damages to his home after neighbors complain of strong pet odors; a woman is convinced that her neighbor is operating a drug business out of his apartment.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 197 - Child Slapped for Wetting Bed?!
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Child Slapped for Wetting Bed?!

    S23:E197

    A man loses visitation rights when his ex-wife calls CPS, then he sues for defamation, claiming she said he tried to kill her and beat his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 255 - Mean Girls' Vicious Beatdown!
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Mean Girls' Vicious Beatdown!

    S23:E255

    An innocent 15-year-old girl is punched and kicked repeatedly by two sisters who are caught on camera bragging about the assault.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 109 - Trust the Judge: Get a Lawyer!/Pigs Don't Live in Houses!
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Trust the Judge: Get a Lawyer!/Pigs Don't Live in Houses!

    S21:E109

    A widower with a tragic story gets solid advice from the judge when he sues for property damage caused by ferrets; an apartment's state of disrepair is blamed on a tenant who claims all damages are normal wear and tear.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 122 - Boiling Water Poured on High Roommate?!; Tell the Truth!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Boiling Water Poured on High Roommate?!; Tell the Truth!

    S21:E122

    A woman claims she was sleeping when her roommate scarred her for life, but cops report that she was high on PCP; a woman accused of stealing thousands in electronics from her ex-roommate has a major problem convincing the judge of her innocence.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 154 - Creative Estate Planning Bust!; Watch Out for the Deer!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Creative Estate Planning Bust!; Watch Out for the Deer!

    S21:E154

    When a woman tries to prepare her family for a future without her, a daughter is accused of taking advantage prematurely; an uninsured driver is sued for property damage.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Judge Judy Season 22 Episode 5 - Felony Kickbacks?!; Pomeranian Puppy Problem!
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Felony Kickbacks?!; Pomeranian Puppy Problem!

    S22:E5

    A woman claims she was fired from her job after a good friend accused her of asking for kickbacks from insurance referrals; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend for the return of a Pomeranian puppy he admits he took while she was in the shower.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Judge Judy Season 24 Episode 43 - High School Reunion Fail!
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #19 - High School Reunion Fail!

    S24:E43

    Decades after graduation, high-school friends reconnect only to end up fighting over a large cash settlement and a custody battle.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Judge Judy Season 24 Episode 73 - Bouncy House Liar, Thief and Cheat!; Brides Falling False Eyelashes!
    8.5/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Bouncy House Liar, Thief and Cheat!; Brides Falling False Eyelashes!

    S24:E73

    When a woman accused of extortion offers an outrageous story, the judge says her defense is the dumbest thing she's ever heard; a bride samples a makeup artist's services, then hires her for her wedding, neglecting to tell her she hated the makeup.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Judge Judy Season 22 Episode 62 - Give Me Back My Pomeranian!; Engagement Ring at Stake!; Boyfriend Embarrassment?
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Give Me Back My Pomeranian!; Engagement Ring at Stake!; Boyfriend Embarrassment?

    S22:E62

    A woman sues her stepdaughter for the return of her puppy because she fears the animal is being abused; a man demands that his ex return her engagement ring; a young man says he lied to his girlfriend about why he needed money.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Judge Judy Season 24 Episode 85 - Pit Bull Attacks Passerby!; $4,000 Jackpot for Return of Missing Dog?!; Newlywed Lesbian's Bad Math?
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Pit Bull Attacks Passerby!; $4,000 Jackpot for Return of Missing Dog?!; Newlywed Lesbian's Bad Math?

    S24:E85

    A pit bull allegedly attacks a woman; a woman accuses a man of failing to pay reward money for his lost dog; a seamstress sues for unpaid wages.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Judge Judy Season 19 Episode 83 - Sisters' Pepper Spray Fight!
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Sisters' Pepper Spray Fight!

    S19:E83

    A woman is accused of rubbing pepper spray in her twin's face and threatening her with a butcher knife.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Judge Judy Season 19 Episode 177 - Shocking Family Beatdown! Life Insurance Loser?
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    #24 - Shocking Family Beatdown! Life Insurance Loser?

    S19:E177

    Video evidence reveals a brutal assault on a man who chided a driver for parking illegally; a man learns that he must pay off his late father's life insurance premiums before collecting on the policy.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 57 - Teen Corrupted by Drug Offers?!/Odometer Scam?
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #25 - Teen Corrupted by Drug Offers?!/Odometer Scam?

    S21:E57

    A teenager is accused of corrupting her landlord's daughter with drugs and alcohol; a man says a woman and her daughter lied about a car's mileage.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Defective Pug Puppy?!; Salvaged Car Fraud?!" is the best rated episode of "Judge Judy". It scored 8.9/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Get Out -- You're a Squatter!/Maserati Madness!".