Divorce Court

1999·Show
1861Episodes in26Seasons·TV-PG
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography4
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Where can I stream Divorce Court legally?

Divorce Court is included with a subscription to Hulu and Philo in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Divorce Court worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Divorce Court rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Divorce Court have?

26 seasons

It has 26 seasons with 1861 episodes and is still in production.

When did Divorce Court air?

It started in 1999 and is still in production.

What language is Divorce Court in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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