8 Times Judge Judy Made the Wrong Call

The iconic Judge Judy Sheindlin is perhaps the most recognizable face on daytime television. She has been an onscreen judge since 1996 and has presided over thousands of cases during that time. What has made her stand out over the years is her wit, humor, and tenacity. She has complete command of the courtroom and her demeanor is exactly what got her noticed before her first television appearance. Her original broadcast TV series, Judge Judy, ran for 25 seasons through 2021 until getting picked up by Amazon Freevee and being rebranded as Judy Justice. Judge Judy Release Date September 16, 1996 Main Genre Crime Seasons 12 ✕ Remove AdsThe success of Judge Judy spawned numerous copycat shows that capitalized on the format, but none have been able to match Sheindlin's reign over the genre. For the woman who was making $47 million per year, no fan deemed it to be outrageous. Making as much as an NBA athlete is just another accomplishment for the Brooklyn-born judge. She is known for her tou...