Judging Amy

1999·Show
138Episodes in6Seasons·TV-PG

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth7
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
Legal Procedural DramaFamily Court FocusStrong Female LeadSocial RealismMother-Daughter DynamicsChild Welfare IssuesEmotional Character StudyCBS Network EraDivorce and Co-parenting

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Judging Amy

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Where can I stream Judging Amy legally?

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Is Judging Amy worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Judging Amy rated?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Judging Amy have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 138 episodes.

When did Judging Amy air?

It ran from 1999 to 2005 and has ended.

What language is Judging Amy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Judging Amy use?

Disproportionate RetributionThreat BackfireGenius DitzReasonable Authority FigureShout-OutExact WordsAdoption Is Not an OptionDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleThe Joy of XShip TeaseEpunymous TitleReal Tragedy, Fictional Victimand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Judging Amy, including Disproportionate Retribution, Threat Backfire, Genius Ditz.

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