Divorce Court

22min

Reality

The venerable courtroom show takes a look at real-life divorcing couples. The soon-to-be exes tell their stories to the judge, who gives the ruling and settles all the usual -- and unusual -- divorce issues by the end of the episode. This third incarnation of the show premiered on August 30, 1999, with the first having premiered in 1957. This current incarnation has seen different presiding judges: former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney Mablean Ephriam (1999–2006), former municipal court judge Lynn Toler (2006–2020), former NYC prosecutor Faith Jenkins (2020–2022), and former Brooklyn A.D.A. Star Jones (2022- ). Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is one of the longest-running syndicated television programs of all time. Divorce Court also holds the record for the longest-running court show of all time, leading the second-place show The People's Court by two years.

Production Companies

20th Century Fox Television

Lincolnwood Drive, Inc.

Episodes

Cast

Spread the Germs

1. Spread the Germs

22min

8th Jul 1999

Elizabeth claims Charles is a sex addict who got her sick while she was pregnant! Charles has moved on with a new girlfriend and wants out of his marriage!

Bye Bye Cash!

2. Bye Bye Cash!

22min

Joseph claims Faith wasted his money and had an affair. Faith says Joseph's ex wife brought a wedge into their relationship, forcing her into the arms of another man.

Socially Distanced Marriage

3. Socially Distanced Marriage

22min

Dante admits he cheated on Theresa several times during their marriage because Theresa wouldn't touch him! Theresa says Dante is a liar and a cheater and she is done!

Stingy Deadbeat Dad

4. Stingy Deadbeat Dad

22min

Kris says Walter is a deadbeat dad who turned his back on their sick son! Walter has a new woman in his life and won't give a dime towards child support!

False Positive

5. False Positive

22min

Patrick claims Shannon cheated on him on their honeymoon and faked a pregnancy. Shannon says she is not ready to let go and wants to stay together.

Respect Me!

6. Respect Me!

22min

Pinkye says she needs a man that is responsible and caring unlike Brian. Brian says the problem is he needs someone who treats him with respect.

Cheater Be Gone

7. Cheater Be Gone

22min

Willie says Naomi is a cheater and she is not good enough for him. Naomi claims Willie had a 2 year affair during their marriage and the trust is gone.

Age and Love Gap

8. Age and Love Gap

22min

Tracie claims their 25 year age gap was not a problem until Gene started to become controlling. Gene says Tracie's wardrobe leaves little to the imagination and he doesn't approve of her job

A Fortnight Lover

9. A Fortnight Lover

22min

Tony claims Angel started cheating on him as early as 2 weeks into their marriage. Now, Angel has brought the same man she was caught cheating with, to court with her.

Sloppy Fights, Clean Break?

10. Sloppy Fights, Clean Break?

22min

Camille claims Gary is a pig who doesn't take care of himself. Gary says Camille won't do laundry or clean the house.

Garden of Secrets

11. Garden of Secrets

22min

Melissa says Garrett lied about his secret life. Garrett claims Melissa is lying about the paternity of their child.

Contractually Obligated

12. Contractually Obligated

22min

Jim claims Toni is not fulfilling her wifely duties. Toni says Jim is disrespectful and calls her names.

Married to the Drama

14. Married to the Drama

22min

Janet says Philip cheated on her with a married woman and then walked out on her and their child! Philip claims he and Janet cannot agree on anything and he wants out!

Fists of Mablean

15. Fists of Mablean

22min

Terri claims Tom was an abusive freeloader who cheated on her and beat her constantly! Tom says he's a changed man and he only hit Terri in self-defense!

You Got Everything!

16. You Got Everything!

22min

Tyrell says he did everything he could to provide for his family but Aisha still had an affair. Aisha says she did nothing wrong and everything is his fault.

Dad in Error

17. Dad in Error

22min

Maryetta lied to Tyrone about the paternity of their baby. Tyrone says he cannot take the lies any longer and he wants a divorce.

I Do to Divorce!

18. I Do to Divorce!

22min

Domenique says it is over and she is ready to file for divorce. Eli says Domenique is the love of his life and he is not ready to let go.

Go Big or Go Louise

20. Go Big or Go Louise

22min

Tye says Louise is too controlling. Louise says she wants more than a divorce, she wants to take everything.

Throw in the 27-Year-Old Towel

21. Throw in the 27-Year-Old Towel

22min

Helen claims Wayne is a liar and a cheater. Wayne says Helen has a temper problem.

Call Me on The Burner Phone

22. Call Me on The Burner Phone

22min

Candi says Daryl would rather use a chat line than touch her. Daryl claims he loves Candi but she constantly nags him.

Womanly Desires

23. Womanly Desires

22min

Joanna claims Jim broke their vows and kept a dark secret from her. Jim says he has found his truth and wants to live his life as a woman.

Fort Patrick

24. Fort Patrick

22min

Rhonda says being with Patrick is more like being in a boot camp and not a marriage. Patrick says he is who he is and he is not going to change.

Demonic Nuptials

25. Demonic Nuptials

22min

Elizabeth and Richard say they had the marriage from hell. They are ready to call it quits but now Elizabeth is pregnant.

Clinging to What's Mine!

26. Clinging to What's Mine!

22min

Julie says Don is too possessive and she is done! Don claims Julie hasn't been a good wife but he is not ready to let go.

Under the Microscope

27. Under the Microscope

22min

Melanie claims her husband is controlling and she can't take it anymore. Roger says he thinks Melanie is having an affair.

Eating Your Words

28. Eating Your Words

22min

Crystal says Nathaniel was constantly asking for a divorce. Now Crystal is calling his bluff and has brought him to court to dissolve the marriage.

Toxic Waste

29. Toxic Waste

22min

Joy says Philip stopped being affectionate after they got married. Philip says he just wants a wife that treats him right.

Contesting the Record

30. Contesting the Record

22min

Tessie says she can't trust Manuel after she discovered he had an affair! Manuel claims Tessie is the one who ruined their marriage when she cheated with another woman!

New Year, New Body

31. New Year, New Body

22min

Arlene says Kevin wants nothing to do with her now that he lost weight! Kevin says Arlene is jealous of his new body and he wants out!

Whatever It Takes

32. Whatever It Takes

22min

Susan says Jaime is a player who can't stay away from other women. Jaime says when you fall in love with someone you will do whatever it takes to be with them.

Cheating Times Ten

33. Cheating Times Ten

22min

Michael says Crystal is a liar who cheated on him 10 times. Crystal says if he had been a better husband she wouldn't have cheated.

Divorce Court Regulars

34. Divorce Court Regulars

22min

Irma and J.R. married and divorced once before, then they rekindled their love and married again. Now they are back for another divorce after J.R. had an affair.

Married the Fam

35. Married the Fam

22min

Brad says Danita's family is standing between them and a happy marriage. Danita says Brad is just jealous and wants her all to himself.

Secrets Can Kill

36. Secrets Can Kill

22min

Jason says Verena lied to him for 2 years about the death of their twins. Verena told him they were living with her mother instead of the truth about their untimely demise.

She's My Bestie

37. She's My Bestie

22min

Melissa says Doug is having an affair with her best friend. Doug claims that is not true and he did not cheat on her.

Lifetime Bachelor

38. Lifetime Bachelor

22min

Valerie says Ron would rather live the life of a bachelor than be married. Ron claims she was cheating on him

Mama in the House

39. Mama in the House

22min

Kimberly claims Shawn left her after she was diagnosed with a life threatening disease. Shawn says he was forced to leave after her mother moved in

Boo Hoo Babysitter

40. Boo Hoo Babysitter

22min

Wendell says Nancy treats him like a child and he is ready to move on! Nancy says she won't beg him to stay!

I Packed For You

41. I Packed For You

22min

Christina says Arthur threw her out of their home while she was pregnant with their child. Arthur claims that never happened and she did not contribute to the marriage.

Temper Tantrum

42. Temper Tantrum

22min

Charles says he can no longer take Jody's jealousy and bad temper. Jody says she wanted to try and make things work but Charles doesn't love her anymore.

Memory Lapse?

43. Memory Lapse?

22min

Vanessa says Winston is a liar and a cheater who called her by another woman's name. Winston says Vanessa is no angel herself.

Jailhouse Brawls

44. Jailhouse Brawls

22min

Jeff says Diane cheated on him while he was in prison. Diane says she was lonely and it was a one time mistake.

Glued to the Barstool

45. Glued to the Barstool

22min

Harold says Listia would rather spend time in a bar than be with him. Listia says Harold's extreme jealousy is ruining their marriage.

Rico Not So Suave

46. Rico Not So Suave

22min

Tierra says she thought marriage would change her playboy husband's ways. Rico says he doesn't think he's the father of their child.

Charles-zilla

47. Charles-zilla

22min

Rhonda says Charles ruined their dream wedding and she wants her money back. Charles says she knew he didn't have a job when she agreed to marry him.

The Bad Type of Surprise

48. The Bad Type of Surprise

22min

Lisa and Cameron say their marriage has been full of surprises. They say they have abused each other and can't stand one another.

Off the Handle

49. Off the Handle

22min

Monique says Herman is seeing another woman and doesn't even try to hide it. Herman says he wanted the marriage to work but Monique's temper is too much.

Neither Can Hang

50. Neither Can Hang

22min

Demarcus wants out because Carolyn is pregnant and he doesn't want to take responsibility. Carolyn says Demarcus isn't a man and she's done.

Unconsummated

51. Unconsummated

22min

Cindy says her and Garrett never consummated their marriage. Garrett says he told Cindy he was gay before they got married.

Tragedy Strikes

52. Tragedy Strikes

22min

Kari and Michael faced the horrific tragedy of losing a child. Then after the strains of their loss they gave up on each other.

First air date

8th Jul 1999

Last air date

3rd Oct 2024

Status

Returning Series

Type

Reality

Original language

en

Networks