Judge Judy Sheindlin, the sharp-tongued hand of daytime television justice, is marking a significant return to broadcast TV. Following the culmination of her legendary 25-year run on the “Judge Judy” show, Sheindlin switched outlets and ventured into the streaming world with “Judy Justice.” The project first debuted on Amazon’s Freevee in November 2021. Now, in a groundbreaking move, she’s bringing her latest project back to a broader audience, signing a multiyear deal to air “Judy Justice” across more than 100 U.S. broadcast markets this fall, while continuing to premiere new episodes on Freevee and Prime Video.
This homecoming is a major moment for the iconic overseer. While “Judy Justice” retains the classic arbitration-based format that fans have come to love, with Sheindlin at the helm delivering her no-nonsense form of justice, the show brings fresh elements to the courtroom. Included in this new incarnation is a fresh cast with Sheindlin’s granddaughter Sarah Rose as a law clerk, court stenographer Whitney Kumar, and bailiff Kevin Rasco, ensuring that the essence of Sheindlin’s judicial approach remains as compelling as ever.
The decision to expand “Judy Justice” back to broadcast television coincides with Amazon Prime Video’s transition towards incorporating more ad-supported content, with Freevee leading the charge as Amazon’s initial step into AVOD (Advertising-Based Video On Demand). The decision to place these programs back on traditional broadcast television is seen as move to where audiences have been clamoring to see her.
Despite the end of her tenure on “Judge Judy,” Sheindlin has remained clear about her passion for the courtroom and her dedication to her work. The end of that program was far from the end of her tenure in gavel-to-gavel decision-making. Her influence continues to resonate, with reruns of “Judge Judy” still drawing significant viewership, outperforming new episodes of other syndicated talk shows. Beyond “Judy Justice,” Sheindlin’s production endeavors include “Tribunal Justice” for Freevee, further solidifying her role as a trailblazer in legal entertainment.
As “Judy Justice” gears up for its third season on Amazon, with case submissions currently open, viewers old and new can look forward to experiencing the unique blend of fairness, insight, and entertainment that Sheindlin brings to the screen. With a career spanning over two decades, Judge Judy Sheindlin continues to redefine courtroom television for audiences across America, proving that her brand of justice remains as relevant and captivating as ever.