Judge Judy is a daytime reality show featuring former family court judge Judith Sheindlin arbitrating over small claims cases in a small claims "court". While the claims are real, the "court" is not a public court of law but a private arbitration court, and all parties must sign contracts agreeing to arbitration under Sheindlin. The series is in first-run syndication and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, the successor company to its previous distributors Worldvision Enterprises, Paramount Domestic Television, and CBS Paramount Domestic Television. Since premiering on September 16,... 1996, the show has been the ratings leader in courtroom-themed, reality-based shows. As of 2010 the Judge Judy program has been nominated 13 times for Daytime Emmy Awards. In January 2008 Judge Judy was extended through the 2012–13 season . It was announced on May 2, 2011, that once again the show has been extended with Judy renewing her contract until 2015, which will be the show's 19th Season. The program earned Sheindlin a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she was awarded in February 2006.
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| On the air: | September 16, 1996 |
| Number of seasons: | 16 |
| Network: | Television syndication |