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220 Episodes 1996 - 1997
The brassy, no-nonsense judge presides over small-claims cases in this courtroom reality series whose success led to a spate of judicial imitators.
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 16, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a woman accused of disturbing the peace by playing the radio too loud; a boy who was allegedly bitten by a neighbor's dog, leading his mother to seek financial compensation.
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 17, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a dispute between ex-mates over the ownership of a ring; a man who accuses bouncers of unprovoked assault.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 18, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a dispute over a used car between the owner and the man who sold it to him; and a woman who is suing a teenage girl over a phone bill.
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 19, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her boyfriend for physical abuse and property damage; a quarrel over an airline ticket is argued.
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 20, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a family who claims that visiting relatives overstayed their welcome; and a dispute between neighbors over their pets.
Episode 6
Mon, Sep 23, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a dispute between former lovers about who's responsible for a car loan; and a teenager whose tattoo made her mother mad.
Episode 7
Tue, Sep 24, 1996 30 mins
Included: a father who sued a toy-store owner after his son was burned by a malfunctioning toy.
Episode 8
Wed, Sep 25, 1996 30 mins
A divorced couple have a child-custody dispute; a man is accused of swindling his estranged mate.
Episode 9
Thu, Sep 26, 1996 30 mins
A divorced couple quarrel over a loan; a man accuses his girlfriend of vindictively pouring bleach on his suits in retaliation for alleged infidelity.
Episode 10
Fri, Sep 27, 1996 30 mins
Co-workers quarrel over a vandalized car; a man accuses a lawyer of misconduct.
Episode 11
Mon, Sep 30, 1996 30 mins
A woman accuses her former boss of wrongful dismissal; a woman accuses a friend's relative of freeloading and destruction of property.
Episode 12
Tue, Oct 1, 1996 30 mins
A divorced couple clash over taxes; an estranged couple bicker over a car loan. Judy Sheindlin is the judge.
Episode 13
Wed, Oct 2, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her landlord for sexual harassment. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 14
Thu, Oct 3, 1996 30 mins
The judge moderates a debate on implants. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 15
Fri, Oct 4, 1996 30 mins
A dispute over silver dollars results in the plaintiff being accused of fraud in the presence of sheriff's department officers.
Episode 16
Mon, Oct 7, 1996 30 mins
Neighbors accuse each other of assault; roommates quarrel over unpaid bills and unreturned property.
Episode 17
Tue, Oct 8, 1996 30 mins
A man is accused of vandalism; a woman sues her former boss over possession of a car.
Episode 18
Wed, Oct 9, 1996 30 mins
A collapsed wall is the cause of a dispute between neighbors; a patrolman sues a driver for character defamation.
Episode 19
Thu, Oct 10, 1996 30 mins
A man sues a group of boys for injuries he claims were sustained while breaking up a scuffle between the youngsters. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 20
Fri, Oct 11, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a dispute between two relatives over the sale of a car; an elderly woman accuses a couple of trying to swindle her out of her house.
Episode 21
Mon, Oct 14, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a man who sues his girlfriend for damages after she ruins his clothes; a divorced couple who quarrel over an unpaid loan owed to the woman's father.
Episode 22
Tue, Oct 15, 1996 30 mins
An 18-year-old waitress sues for compensation after claiming her former boss sexually harassed her, forcing her to quit her job at the restaurant.
Episode 23
Wed, Oct 16, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a young woman who accuses her boss of sexual harassment.
Episode 24
Thu, Oct 17, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a dispute between a matchmaking service and a client. Also: a married man is sued by an alleged girlfriend over a loan to buy a car.
Episode 25
Fri, Oct 18, 1996 30 mins
Friends disputing over the sale of a car; a woman who accuses a kennel of selling sick dogs.
Episode 26
Mon, Oct 21, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a plumber accused of stealing money; and a return visit by an elderly woman accused (again) of playing her radio too loudly.
Episode 27
Tue, Oct 22, 1996 30 mins
An animal-rights organization accuses an animal trainer of misconduct.
Episode 28
Wed, Oct 23, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a police officer who accuses a woman of biting him and sues her for the cost of the medical bills; a man who sues his friend over damage to a car.
Episode 29
Thu, Oct 24, 1996 30 mins
A couple battle over a truck; filmmakers sue a musician over a loan.
Episode 30
Fri, Oct 25, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues a nightclub for mistakenly giving her leather jacket to someone else; a music producer is sued by his manager.
Episode 31
Mon, Oct 28, 1996 30 mins
A coin-laundry owner sues a driver for crashing into her business; a man is sued for allegedly assaulting a motorist.
Episode 32
Tue, Oct 29, 1996 30 mins
A woman accuses her ex-mate of vandalizing her car; a man is sued by his girlfriend over a refrigerator she claims he stole after they separated.
Episode 33
Wed, Oct 30, 1996 30 mins
A man sues his ex-mate for possession of a car; a woman sues her son-in-law for money she allegedly loaned him during his marriage.
Episode 34
Thu, Oct 31, 1996 30 mins
Grandparents vie for custody of their grandkids after the children's only remaining parent is sent to jail.
Episode 35
Fri, Nov 1, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues a salon over a haircut gone wrong. Also: a man is sued by a dollmaker for not paying full price for a toy made in the customer's likeness.
Episode 36
Mon, Nov 4, 1996 30 mins
Conclusion. Judge Sheindlin makes a decision in the Hannah custody case. Also: estranged friends are involved in a dispute over money.
Episode 37
Tue, Nov 5, 1996 30 mins
A man battles his ex-wife for their children even though he claims he is not the biological father. Judy Sheindlin is the judge.
Episode 38
Wed, Nov 6, 1996 30 mins
Included: a woman sues her son over a loan; estranged friends quarrel over vacation photographs. Judy Sheindlin is the judge.
Episode 39
Thu, Nov 7, 1996 30 mins
A man sues his ex-girlfriend after she sells the ring he bought her; a woman sues an animal breeder after discovering the dog she purchased is missing a toe.
Episode 40
Fri, Nov 8, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a woman and her mate's ex-wife, who are involved in a dispute over an accident; an estranged couple who are arguing over a vacuum-cleaner payment.
Episode 41
Mon, Nov 11, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a man who sues his ex-girlfriend after she left him with a child she alleged was his; an estranged couple who are involved in a dispute over damaged property.
Episode 42
Tue, Nov 12, 1996 30 mins
A debate over polygamy.
Episode 43
Wed, Nov 13, 1996 30 mins
A man sues the mother of his child, claiming she overcharged him for child support. Also: a teenager is involved in a dispute with his mother over money.
Episode 44
Thu, Nov 14, 1996 30 mins
Ex-spouses accuse each other of harassment.
Episode 45
Fri, Nov 15, 1996 30 mins
A man accuses his ex-wife's beau of assaulting him during a visit to her house to pick up possessions he had left behind.
Episode 46
Mon, Nov 18, 1996 30 mins
A woman accuses her roommates of stealing rent money she had left in the apartment for their landlord. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 47
Tue, Nov 19, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her former boyfriend after he allegedly caused her financial problems by taking out a restraining order on her.
Episode 48
Wed, Nov 20, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues a man she courted with gifts and favors for restitution;musicians sue a promoter for breach of contract after he allegedly failed to pay a cancellation fee for a concert that fell through.
Episode 49
Thu, Nov 21, 1996 30 mins
A baby sitter sues the mother of the child for whom she provided care, accusing the woman of insufficient compensation for her services.
Episode 50
Fri, Nov 22, 1996 30 mins
An estranged couple bickers over possession of a ring; a woman accuses her roommate of stealing bits of her wardrobe. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 51
Mon, Nov 25, 1996 30 mins
A man is sued by his ex-girlfriend's father after allegedly joy riding in the father's car and damaging the vehicle in an accident. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 52
Tue, Nov 26, 1996 30 mins
A man sues his ex-mate for expenses incurred while making home repairs and improvements.
Episode 53
Wed, Nov 27, 1996 30 mins
Divorced spouses who bicker over child support and alleged abuse; a man who sues a delivery service over a package he claims was stolen.
Episode 54
Thu, Nov 28, 1996 30 mins
A woman accuses a cleaner of negligence after her wedding dress was allegedly damaged while a stain was being removed; a man sues a nightclub for ejecting him because his hand wasn't stamped.
Episode 55
Fri, Nov 29, 1996 30 mins
A couple are sued by their neighbor for damages after their son allegedly admitted to stealing.
Episode 56
Mon, Dec 2, 1996 30 mins
A man is sued by his three former roommates for back rent and a security deposit; a youth sues a woman for the return of a deposit he made on a used car.
Episode 57
Tue, Dec 3, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a cosmetics salesman who sues a client for samples he claimed to have lent her; an estranged couple who bicker over a car they purchased together.
Episode 58
Wed, Dec 4, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a tow-truck driver who accuses a motorist of assault; a couple who bicker over the custody of a puppy. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 59
Thu, Dec 5, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her husband after he allegedly stole her truck and destroyed it; a man sues his former employers, claiming they promised him a vacation to Las Vegas, but fired him instead.
Episode 60
Fri, Dec 6, 1996 30 mins
A man is sued for damaging a teenager's car with a bat, but accuses the teen of joy riding through his neighborhood.
Episode 61
Mon, Dec 9, 1996 30 mins
Part 1 of two. A woman squares off against her in-laws, claiming they unlawfully evicted her and their grandchildren after she separated from their son.
Episode 62
Tue, Dec 10, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her cousin for allegedly damaging her car at the market; a bouncer claims a patron hit him with a shoe after he showed her the door. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 63
Wed, Dec 11, 1996 30 mins
A man sues his ex-fiancée for taking some of his possessions when she moved out of their apartment. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 64
Thu, Dec 12, 1996 30 mins
Judge Sheindlin presides over cases involving babysitters, including a dispute between friends over a child left unsupervised; and a suit filed by a sitter against a mother for unpaid fees.
Episode 65
Fri, Dec 13, 1996 30 mins
Estranged mates quarrel over expenses for nuptials that never took place.
Episode 66
Mon, Dec 16, 1996 30 mins
Morton Downey Jr. is involved in a debate over talk shows, ethics and personal responsibility.
Episode 67
Tue, Dec 17, 1996 30 mins
A former bride-to-be who helped pay for her engagement ring sues her ex-fiancé for allegedly taking the ring and trading it for a used car.
Episode 68
Wed, Dec 18, 1996 30 mins
A mother sues her daughter over money.
Episode 69
Thu, Dec 19, 1996 30 mins
Cases include a woman suing a former suitor for money she claims he tricked from her; a woman suing for the return of silverware from her daughter's former boyfriend.
Episode 70
Fri, Dec 20, 1996 30 mins
Fisticuffs between a woman and her ex-boyfriend's mother provoke charges of assault. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 71
Mon, Dec 23, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-mate for the return of a $300 loan; a man is accused of failing to repay a $1500 loan made by his former girlfriend. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 72
Tue, Dec 24, 1996 30 mins
A divorced couple cross swords over a computer that the man insists belongs to him as part of the settlement. His ex-wife, however, claims to have sold it to cover child-rearing expenses.
Episode 73
Wed, Dec 25, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her ex for the cost of their daughter's braces.
Episode 74
Thu, Dec 26, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues a former business partner because their deal to sell caps at the Super Bowl went sour after the hats were seized and deemed unofficial merchandise.
Episode 75
Fri, Dec 27, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues her daughter's ex-boyfriend for bills he incurred when he lived with them.
Episode 76
Mon, Dec 30, 1996 30 mins
Cases include an estranged couple at odds over credit-card bills; a woman quarreling with her ex-roommate over an outstanding phone bill.
Episode 77
Tue, Dec 31, 1996 30 mins
A woman sues a teenager after the friend he loaned his car to was allegedly involved in an accident that took a child's life; a former telemarketing employee sues her ex-boss for back pay.
Episode 78
Wed, Jan 1, 1997 30 mins
A police officer is sued by a woman who was accused of shoplifting after he allegedly publicized the case by showing her picture on TV.
Episode 79
Thu, Jan 2, 1997 30 mins
A woman is involved in a dispute with an estranged friend over tools belonging to the woman's deceased husband; two Seattle men bicker over an unpaid loan.
Episode 80
Fri, Jan 3, 1997 30 mins
Two couples sue each other over an unpaid apartment deposit; a woman squares off with a baby sitter who is suing her for unpaid wages.
Episode 81
Mon, Jan 6, 1997 30 mins
A case in which the parents of a teen couple squabble over the cost of a chaperone. Also: estranged friends bicker over jet skis.
Episode 82
Tue, Jan 7, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who sues her ex-lover for recovery of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia; a woman who sues her ex-mate for repayment of a loan.
Episode 83
Wed, Jan 8, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a couple suing their landlord for invasion of privacy after he allegedly entered their apartment without permission; a woman claiming that a former employee stole money and ideas.
Episode 84
Thu, Jan 9, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-lover over money. Also: the judge hears a dispute over who should pay medical expenses for injuries sustained in a street-football game.
Episode 85
Fri, Jan 10, 1997 30 mins
Cases include estranged lovers who quarrel over property; a woman who sues a bird breeder when a pair of valuable ostriches die while in the breeder's care.
Episode 86
Mon, Jan 13, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues a shopowner who wrongfully accused her of theft; a woman sues her date for bail money she allegedly paid to spring him from jail.
Episode 87
Tue, Jan 14, 1997 30 mins
A woman accuses her roommate's ex-girlfriend of failing to repay a loan; a woman sues a male friend who allegedly broke her nose during a party.
Episode 88
Wed, Jan 15, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a customer who sues a waiter for tossing him out of a restaurant; and bandmates who squabble over unpaid debts.
Episode 89
Thu, Jan 16, 1997 30 mins
A man accuses his sister of defamation after she claims that he abused her; a woman sues her nephew for the return of a loan.
Episode 90
Fri, Jan 17, 1997 30 mins
A couple is sued by a neighbor who claims that their children make too much noise, while the couple countersue for harassment.
Episode 91
Mon, Jan 20, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues a boy's parents after alleging that the young man damaged her car with a rock; a couple sues their neighbor after allegedly being attacked by the neighbor's pets.
Episode 92
Tue, Jan 21, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a man who sues his girlfriend for the return of his luggage, which he alleges she stole during a vacation to Las Vegas.
Episode 93
Wed, Jan 22, 1997 30 mins
A pair of young women sue a limo company, claiming that the service failed to pick them and their dates up for a dance.
Episode 94
Thu, Jan 23, 1997 30 mins
A woman beats up a co-worker for allegedly sleeping with her boyfriend.
Episode 95
Fri, Jan 24, 1997 30 mins
The judge hears the case of two women who brawled following a game of blackjack; and the case of two men involved in a traffic dispute.
Episode 96
Mon, Jan 27, 1997 30 mins
A college student sues his fraternity brother for expenses after the student's tooth was chipped by a beer bottle during their brawl.
Episode 97
Tue, Jan 28, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex-wife for emotional distress and attorney fees.
Episode 98
Wed, Jan 29, 1997 30 mins
Judge Judy moderates a debate about convicted criminals receiving too much media attention. Participants include Joey Buttafucco and media watchdog David Horowitz. Also: Sherry Spillane and Ruth Webb.
Episode 99
Thu, Jan 30, 1997 30 mins
A basketball fan is sued by a woman whose ribs were broken when he allegedly hugged her; a man is sued by his ex-fiancée's mother for the repayment of a loan.
Episode 100
Fri, Jan 31, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her estranged boyfriend for repayment of a loan, but he claims the money was a gift.
Episode 101
Mon, Feb 3, 1997 30 mins
The judge hears the division-of-property case of a same-sex couple who decide to separate.
Episode 102
Tue, Feb 4, 1997 30 mins
Cases include an estranged couple battling over a cactus; former mates bickering about money.
Episode 103
Wed, Feb 5, 1997 30 mins
Included: PTA members who became roommates and now clash over domestic issues; a pianist sues an ex-collaborator, alleging assault and medical expenses.
Episode 104
Thu, Feb 6, 1997 30 mins
Estranged roommates accuse one another of being delinquent with the rent when a personality clash forces them to part ways.
Episode 105
Fri, Feb 7, 1997 30 mins
Estranged roommates quarrel over belongings taken after the couple split up. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 106
Mon, Feb 10, 1997 30 mins
A cinematographer sues for damages from a woman who allegedly smashed into his bicycle with her car.
Episode 107
Tue, Feb 11, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her father for ownership of a car she claimed was a gift for her 16th birthday, but which was taken away after her parents' divorce.
Episode 108
Wed, Feb 12, 1997 30 mins
Two women sue each other over a squabble during a bus ride; a woman sues her hairdresser over an unsatisfactory dye job.
Episode 109
Thu, Feb 13, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his girlfriend for not repaying alleged debts, as well as for the return of property.
Episode 110
Fri, Feb 14, 1997 30 mins
Cases include men who accuse an ex-roommate of leaving them in debt by allegedly skipping out on them without paying her share of the bills.
Episode 111
Mon, Feb 17, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her estranged roommate over possessions obtained during the course of their relationship.
Episode 112
Tue, Feb 18, 1997 30 mins
A couple battles over debts to each other's parents, as well as child-support payments.
Episode 113
Wed, Feb 19, 1997 30 mins
A woman wants a former beau who borrowed her car to pay for damage he allegedly caused to the vehicle. Also: a woman seeks repayment of bail money she posted for her daughter-in-law.
Episode 114
Thu, Feb 20, 1997 30 mins
A wedding coordinator is sued by a dissatisfied bride for alleged blunders including misspelling the couple's names on the cake and running short of food at the reception.
Episode 115
Fri, Feb 21, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a squabble between friends over work-related issues; estranged friends who bicker over the ownership of a car.
Episode 116
Mon, Feb 24, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a cosmetics saleswoman's charge that one of her clients (the sister of a friend) didn't pay for makeup. Also: a tattoo artist looks to get paid.
Episode 117
Tue, Feb 25, 1997 30 mins
A college student sues a man who allegedly repossessed his car illegally. Also: a woman who claims to have mistakenly discarded a valuable stamp collection is sued by her father's friend.
Episode 118
Wed, Feb 26, 1997 30 mins
Included: a pair of ex-lovers each claim that they were scammed out of money by the other; and a woman sues over a miscarriage.
Episode 119
Thu, Feb 27, 1997 30 mins
Horse trainers squabble over their business interest in dancing horses. Judge: Judy Sheindlin.
Episode 120
Fri, Feb 28, 1997 30 mins
Cases include estranged lovers who cross swords over loans; a woman who sues a neighbor, alleging that the neighbor's dog ruined her concrete driveway.
Episode 121
Mon, Mar 3, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her estranged boyfriend over a fight that broke out between them in a nightclub in Tijuana.
Episode 122
Tue, Mar 4, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her uncle for refusing to give her a car willed to her by her deceased grandmother.
Episode 123
Wed, Mar 5, 1997 30 mins
A mechanic sues a stripper for breach of contract; a woman sues an exterminator for allegedly invading her apartment to watch her take a shower.
Episode 124
Thu, Mar 6, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a model who sues a photographer for incompetence and sexual harassment; two friends battle in court after a birthday-party joke goes wrong.
Episode 125
Fri, Mar 7, 1997 30 mins
A property dispute between former roommates.
Episode 126
Mon, Mar 10, 1997 30 mins
A woman is sued by her grandmother for possession of a car the woman claims was a present.
Episode 127
Tue, Mar 11, 1997 30 mins
A case between the unmarried parents of a 5-year-old child over custody and finances; and a dispute between two teenage boys about injuries sustained when one teen allegedly pulled the other off the top of a phone booth.
Episode 128
Wed, Mar 12, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex over unpaid bills and repossession of her car.
Episode 129
Thu, Mar 13, 1997 30 mins
An actress sues a production company for not casting her in enough films.
Episode 130
Fri, Mar 14, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a man who accuses a neighbor of smashing his car; and ex-lovers who bicker over a bicycle that was stolen.
Episode 131
Tue, Mar 18, 1997 30 mins
Included: estranged lovers quarrel over a smashed automobile and accuse each other of assault.
Episode 132
Wed, Mar 19, 1997 30 mins
A case involving medical expenses incurred by a woman who had a miscarriage.
Episode 133
Thu, Mar 20, 1997 30 mins
A woman accuses her daughter's former boyfriend of wrongdoing, including damaging the paint on her car.
Episode 134
Fri, Mar 21, 1997 30 mins
A dispute between friends over payment for a repair made on a door that was allegedly damaged during a fight at a birthday party.
Episode 135
Tue, Mar 25, 1997 30 mins
A suit and countersuit between a writer and his agent over a computer loan and unpaid wages for secretarial work.
Episode 136
Wed, Mar 26, 1997 30 mins
A woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of threatening her and harassing her in other ways after their breakup.
Episode 137
Thu, Mar 27, 1997 30 mins
A man is sued by his former girlfriend for repayment of an alleged loan that she insists allowed him to start a catering business.
Episode 138
Fri, Mar 28, 1997 30 mins
A baby sitter who sued her employer for unpaid fees is countersued over her care of the child. Also: a dispute between a woman and her niece's husband over repayment of a loan.
Episode 139
Mon, Mar 31, 1997 30 mins
A case involving a woman who sued her son for repayment of his bail money; and a case involving a man and his neighbor over a loan intended to help the neighbor avoid foreclosure.
Episode 140
Tue, Apr 1, 1997 30 mins
A dispute between neighbors over their pets; and a case involving a man who sues his ex-wife for repayment of a personal loan.
Episode 141
Wed, Apr 2, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who sued her ex for alleged abusive behavior and property damage; and an older couple who disagree about child-support payments.
Episode 142
Thu, Apr 3, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex for return of his belongings; and a supervisor attempts to recover money he lent an employee to cover a tax debt.
Episode 143
Fri, Apr 4, 1997 30 mins
A contract dispute involving a manicurist and a beauty salon.
Episode 144
Mon, Apr 7, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who accuses a teenager of pilfering $1100 while baby-sitting the woman's child.
Episode 145
Tue, Apr 22, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who sues her estranged husband for alleged physical and mental abuse; a Colorado man accuses his girlfriend of having an affair and of not returning his furniture.
Episode 146
Thu, Apr 24, 1997 30 mins
A cosmetologist is sued by two women who claim that she did a shoddy job of giving them lip tattoos and permanent eyeliner. Also: a dispute between a bride and a seamstress.
Episode 147
Mon, Apr 28, 1997 30 mins
Cases include estranged roommates who quarrel over unpaid rent, possessions and other expenses; a man who sues a friend for the return of a bike.
Episode 148
Tue, Apr 29, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a manicurist who accuses a cellular-phone dealer of taking her office; Las Vegas dancers sue their agent for unpaid wages.
Episode 149
Wed, Apr 30, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her husband to gain compensation for a cat he allegedly gave away.
Episode 150
Fri, May 2, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues a man she alleges attacked her in a parking lot after an automobile altercation.
Episode 151
Mon, May 5, 1997 30 mins
Included: a father sues his estranged daughter for the return of a car that she claims was a gift.
Episode 152
Tue, May 6, 1997 30 mins
Estranged lovers bicker over property and the removal of a tatoo.
Episode 153
Thu, May 8, 1997 30 mins
Former Sex Pistols vocalist Johnny "Rotten" Lydon is sued by a disgruntled band member who alleges that Lydon assaulted him in a restaurant.
Episode 154
Thu, May 9, 1996 30 mins
The mother of a high-school girl sues the mother of her child's alleged tormentor.
Episode 155
Mon, May 12, 1997 30 mins
A case between a man and his girfriend's ex-beau over injuries allegedly sustained during a child-custody dispute.
Episode 156
Wed, May 14, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a suit between friends who accuse each other of stealing and harassment; a woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of blackmail and of not repaying a debt.
Episode 157
Thu, May 15, 1997 30 mins
A case involving a violent incident in the workplace; and a teen who wants a former pal to pay medical bills for a broken wrist allegedly incurred during a prank.
Episode 158
Fri, May 16, 1997 30 mins
Friends clash over money invested in a hot rod; a woman is sued by her uncle over some missing bathing suits.
Episode 159
Mon, May 19, 1997 30 mins
A man who sues his neighbor after his ostrich is killed by the neighbor's dog; a youth sues the father of a teen boy who allegedly assaulted him and damaged his car.
Episode 160
Wed, May 21, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-husband for payment of their son's medical bills.
Episode 161
Thu, May 22, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for car payments. Also: a woman sues a man she met on-line over the rightful ownership of a pickup.
Episode 162
Fri, May 23, 1997 30 mins
A student sues for the return of possessions used to acquire counterfeit concert tickets; and a teen's dad defends him against charges that the boy damaged a friend's new sports-utility vehicle.
Episode 163
Mon, May 26, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for repayment of expenses and credit-card bills; former roommates sue each other for mental abuse and property loss.
Episode 164
Tue, May 27, 1997 30 mins
Ex-lovers battle over repayment of day-care fees; an actress sues a hair stylist who she claims hurt her career by damaging her hair.
Episode 165
Wed, May 28, 1997 30 mins
The mothers of beauty-pageant contestants bicker over entrance fees.
Episode 166
Thu, May 29, 1997 30 mins
A family dispute over a car given away in a will.
Episode 167
Fri, May 30, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a breach-of-contract dispute between a mechanic and a stripper; and a woman sues a pest-control technician who allegedly entered her apartment with a master key and watched her take a shower.
Episode 168
Mon, Jun 2, 1997 30 mins
Included: mothers of pageant contestants bicker over entrance fees.
Episode 169
Tue, Jun 3, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who sues her ex-mate for allegedly damaging her furniture during a quarrel.
Episode 170
Wed, Jun 4, 1997 30 mins
Cases include former lovers who accuse each other of inflicting pain and abuse; and an artist who's sued by a client who commissioned him to draw a caricature.
Episode 171
Thu, Jun 5, 1997 30 mins
A woman's boyfriend sues her ex-husband for alleged assault and battery because of a child-custody dispute.
Episode 172
Fri, Jun 6, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a model who sues a photographer for not reimbursing her for a shoot; a man sues his neighbor after his cat is allegedly killed by the neighbor's pitbull.
Episode 173
Mon, Jun 9, 1997 30 mins
A police officer sues a man for falsely accusing him of brutality after an altercation; roommates squabble over storage area.
Episode 174
Tue, Jun 10, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-mate for possession of a dog they shared; an actress sues a producer for allegedly recasting a role she was promised.
Episode 175
Wed, Jun 11, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for repayment of loans; a high-school girl takes her aunt to court in a case involving a prom dress.
Episode 176
Thu, Jun 12, 1997 30 mins
A club owner is sued by a patron who claims that he was assaulted without justification by the club's bouncer.
Episode 177
Fri, Jun 13, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a feud between women involving property and car damages. Also: a man is sued by his ex-girlfriend for the payment of credit-card debts.
Episode 178
Mon, Jun 16, 1997 30 mins
A nanny sues a former employer for alleged mental anguish.
Episode 179
Tue, Jun 17, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a man accused of damaging another driver's car in an alleged fit of rage; ex-roommates bicker over a broken rental agreement.
Episode 180
Wed, Jun 18, 1997 30 mins
Women square off over baby-sitting fees.
Episode 181
Thu, Jun 19, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex-girlfriend for compensation of a loan to repair her car; a man is sued by his ex-girlfriend for repayment of a loan to repair his truck.
Episode 182
Fri, Jun 20, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her parents for failing to repay allegedly unneeded child support while they took care of their grandchild.
Episode 183
Mon, Jun 23, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex-fiancé for the return of the engagement ring; a divorced couple dispute the rightful ownership of a baby crib.
Episode 184
Tue, Jun 24, 1997 30 mins
Former roommates squabble over unpaid bills and expenses; a woman accuses two neighbors of pilfering her bicycle for a joy ride and damaging it.
Episode 185
Wed, Jun 25, 1997 30 mins
A couple sue a group of men for allegedly smashing beer bottles against their car and harassing them; a woman is sued for selling a broken-down car to a 14-year-old boy.
Episode 186
Thu, Jun 26, 1997 30 mins
Former mates dispute domestic expenses after their relationship ends; a woman sues her brother-in-law over a stove.
Episode 187
Fri, Jun 27, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues a young man she feels took financial advantage of her deceased mother when she finds false entries in a ledger.
Episode 188
Mon, Jun 30, 1997 30 mins
A father sues his daughter's boyfriend for car repairs; a woman takes her friend to court over unpaid cellular-phone charges.
Episode 189
Thu, Jul 10, 1997 30 mins
Included: a woman is sued for the return of possessions by her ex-husband; friends sue each other over a parking ticket.
Episode 190
Fri, Jul 11, 1997 30 mins
Included: a woman sues her granddaughter over rent and payment for damages to her home.
Episode 191
Mon, Jul 14, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a woman who sues her roommate, alleging that the roommate's son damaged her computer; estranged friends bicker over a man who moved in with them.
Episode 192
Tue, Jul 15, 1997 30 mins
Cases include a man who is sued by his uncle over a loan; a comic is accused of hurting a patron's business when his act flops.
Episode 193
Wed, Jul 16, 1997 30 mins
A dancer sues a co-worker after clothing disappears during an argument; a woman is sued for damages to a car after her young son is accused of carving shapes into the body with a knife.
Episode 194
Thu, Jul 17, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues a boss, who allegedly assaulted her with a telephone receiver during an argument; a high schooler sues fellow students for allegedly not chipping in for the rental of a limo to the prom.
Episode 195
Fri, Jul 18, 1997 30 mins
Included: a woman is sued by her ex-boyfriend for compensation of child-care expenses when he discovers he's not the father of her child; a high-school student sues for the return of money she paid for a party that never took place.
Episode 196
Mon, Jul 28, 1997 30 mins
A woman sues her daughter for the cost of eyeglasses allegedly smashed during a fight.
Episode 197
Tue, Jul 29, 1997 30 mins
Included: a bail bondsman sues a man who allegedly bit him on the hand for damages and medical expenses.
Episode 198
Wed, Jul 30, 1997 30 mins
A California college student is sued by a classmate after the man was hit by a skateboard at a party.
Episode 199
Thu, Jul 31, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex-girlfriend over compensation for a stolen bike allegedly taken while in her possession; a makeup artist is sued for allegedly damaging a man's car.
Episode 200
Fri, Aug 1, 1997 30 mins
Two women accuse each other of assault after a physical altercation involving a video game.
Episode 201
Mon, Aug 4, 1997 30 mins
Included: a man is sued for blackmail by a woman who alleges that he threatened to tell her steady they were having an affair; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over unpaid phone bills.
Episode 202
Tue, Aug 5, 1997 30 mins
Would-be adoptive parents sue the biological parents of a child they did not receive after allegedly paying for expenses incurred during the pregnancy.
Episode 203
Wed, Aug 6, 1997 30 mins
Included: a woman is sued by her estranged mate for custody of their son and for damages he claims she inflicted on his car.
Episode 204
Thu, Aug 7, 1997 30 mins
Included: an estranged father is sued by his daughter and her mother for the return of belongings he is keeping as mementos of their relationship.
Episode 205
Fri, Aug 8, 1997 30 mins
A woman is sued by her father over money she was left by her mother.
Episode 206
Mon, Aug 11, 1997 30 mins
Ex-roommates bicker over unpaid rent and phone bills; a woman sues her neighbors over charges that their daughter injured her cat.
Episode 207
Thu, Aug 14, 1997 30 mins
Feuding families square off, charging each other with harassment; a man is sued for repayment of bail money.
Episode 208
Mon, Aug 18, 1997 30 mins
A teen's mother is sued when her child allegedly wrecks a car; former friends bicker over a totaled truck.
Episode 209
Tue, Aug 19, 1997 30 mins
A woman is sued by her ex-boyfriend, who accuses her of damaging his car and belongings after allegedly driving the vehicle without permission.
Episode 210
Wed, Aug 20, 1997 30 mins
Included: a teen accuses her ex-boyfriend of violence and sues for the return of a loan; a woman sues her stepson for the repayment of a $200 loan.
Episode 211
Thu, Aug 21, 1997 30 mins
Included: an Ohio man sues his ex-wife over custody issues; a college student sues her ex-boyfriend for the return of a loan allegedly given to help pay for his car.
Episode 212
Fri, Aug 22, 1997 30 mins
A man is sued by his ex-girlfriend and her mother for failing to pay charges he allegedly made on their credit card.
Episode 213
Tue, Aug 26, 1997 30 mins
Included: a Michigan woman is sued for medical expenses after a fracas at a fast-food restaurant during a child's birthday party.
Episode 214
Wed, Aug 27, 1997 30 mins
An estranged couple quarrel over expenses incurred during the making of a film they produced together.
Episode 215
Fri, Aug 29, 1997 30 mins
Included: a woman is sued for damaging her former employer's car; a man is accused of attacking a co-worker.
Episode 216
Mon, Sep 1, 1997 30 mins
A woman is sued by her ex-husband for reimbursement of their daughter's karate lessons; estranged friends bicker over the purchase of a truck.
Episode 217
Tue, Sep 2, 1997 30 mins
Exotic dancers sue their former roommate for reimbursement of expenses allegedly incurred while she lived with them; a man is sued by his ex-mate, who accuses him of running up bills on her charge card.
Episode 218
Wed, Sep 3, 1997 30 mins
A man is sued by his ex-girlfriend for reimbursement after she is left penniless following their breakup; estranged lovers battle over bills and damages that resulted from a violent confrontation.
Episode 219
Thu, Sep 4, 1997 30 mins
A man sues his ex-mate for ownership of their Volkswagen after she had him arrested for taking it away from her.
Episode 220
Fri, Sep 5, 1997 30 mins
Included: a male model sues to stop a memorabilia shop from selling photographs of him; a man is accused of knocking down an elderly woman in line at a bank.