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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- Seasons
- 28
- Episodes aired
- 1.840
- Latest aired
- S28E01
- Total runtime
- 22d 17h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 July 1999 1 episode
- the show was away for 11 years and 4 months
- Season 12 November 2010 1 episode
- the show was away for 1 year and 6 months
- Season 13 May 2012 1 episode
- Season 14 September 2012 – May 2013 160 episodes
- Season 16 September 2014 – May 2015 161 episodes
- Season 17 September 2015 – May 2016 160 episodes
- Season 18 September 2016 – May 2017 160 episodes
- Season 19 September 2017 – May 2018 160 episodes
- Season 20 September 2018 – May 2019 160 episodes
- Season 21 September 2019 – May 2020 160 episodes
- Season 22 August 2020 – May 2021 178 episodes
- Season 23 August 2021 – May 2022 180 episodes
- Season 24 August 2022 – May 2023 186 episodes
- Season 25 September 2023 – March 2024 126 episodes
- Season 26 September 2024 – October 2024 19 episodes
- Season 27 September 2025 – May 2026 25 episodes
- Season 28 September 2026 6 episodes
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S01E01 Spread the Germs
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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!
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S01E02 Bye Bye Cash!
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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.
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S01E03 Socially Distanced Marriage
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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!
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S01E04 Stingy Deadbeat Dad
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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!
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S01E05 False Positive
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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.
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S01E06 Respect Me!
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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.
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S01E07 Cheater Be Gone
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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.
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S01E08 Age and Love Gap
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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
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S01E09 A Fortnight Lover
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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.
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S01E10 Sloppy Fights, Clean Break?
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Camille claims Gary is a pig who doesn't take care of himself. Gary says Camille won't do laundry or clean the house.
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S01E11 Garden of Secrets
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Melissa says Garrett lied about his secret life. Garrett claims Melissa is lying about the paternity of their child.
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S01E12 Contractually Obligated
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Jim claims Toni is not fulfilling her wifely duties. Toni says Jim is disrespectful and calls her names.
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S01E14 Married to the Drama
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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!
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S01E15 Fists of Mablean
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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!
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S01E16 You Got Everything!
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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.
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S01E17 Dad in Error
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Maryetta lied to Tyrone about the paternity of their baby. Tyrone says he cannot take the lies any longer and he wants a divorce.
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S01E18 I Do to Divorce!
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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.
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S01E20 Go Big or Go Louise
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Tye says Louise is too controlling. Louise says she wants more than a divorce, she wants to take everything.
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S01E21 Throw in the 27-Year-Old Towel
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Helen claims Wayne is a liar and a cheater. Wayne says Helen has a temper problem.
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S01E22 Call Me on The Burner Phone
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Candi says Daryl would rather use a chat line than touch her. Daryl claims he loves Candi but she constantly nags him.
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S01E23 Womanly Desires
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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.
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S01E24 Fort Patrick
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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.
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S01E25 Demonic Nuptials
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Elizabeth and Richard say they had the marriage from hell. They are ready to call it quits but now Elizabeth is pregnant.
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S01E26 Clinging to What's Mine!
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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.
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S01E27 Under the Microscope
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Melanie claims her husband is controlling and she can't take it anymore. Roger says he thinks Melanie is having an affair.
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S01E28 Eating Your Words
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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.
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S01E29 Toxic Waste
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Joy says Philip stopped being affectionate after they got married. Philip says he just wants a wife that treats him right.
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S01E30 Contesting the Record
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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!
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S01E31 New Year, New Body
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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!
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S01E32 Whatever It Takes
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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.
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S01E33 Cheating Times Ten
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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.
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S01E34 Divorce Court Regulars
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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.
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S01E35 Married the Fam
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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.
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S01E36 Secrets Can Kill
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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.
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S01E37 She's My Bestie
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Melissa says Doug is having an affair with her best friend. Doug claims that is not true and he did not cheat on her.
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S01E38 Lifetime Bachelor
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Valerie says Ron would rather live the life of a bachelor than be married. Ron claims she was cheating on him
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S01E39 Mama in the House
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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
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S01E40 Boo Hoo Babysitter
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Wendell says Nancy treats him like a child and he is ready to move on! Nancy says she won't beg him to stay!
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S01E41 I Packed For You
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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.
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S01E42 Temper Tantrum
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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.
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S01E43 Memory Lapse?
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Vanessa says Winston is a liar and a cheater who called her by another woman's name. Winston says Vanessa is no angel herself.
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S01E44 Jailhouse Brawls
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Jeff says Diane cheated on him while he was in prison. Diane says she was lonely and it was a one time mistake.
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S01E45 Glued to the Barstool
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Harold says Listia would rather spend time in a bar than be with him. Listia says Harold's extreme jealousy is ruining their marriage.
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S01E46 Rico Not So Suave
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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.
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S01E47 Charles-zilla
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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.
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S01E48 The Bad Type of Surprise
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Lisa and Cameron say their marriage has been full of surprises. They say they have abused each other and can't stand one another.
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S01E49 Off the Handle
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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.
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S01E50 Neither Can Hang
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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.
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S01E51 Unconsummated
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Cindy says her and Garrett never consummated their marriage. Garrett says he told Cindy he was gay before they got married.
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S01E52 Tragedy Strikes
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Kari and Michael faced the horrific tragedy of losing a child. Then after the strains of their loss they gave up on each other.