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Justice on Trial

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Judge Judy Sheindlin puts the American justice system on trial in a true crime high-stakes courtroom drama, as she and her expert legal team recreate the trials from notorious cases where following the letter of the law did not necessarily feel "just."

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Original Network
Prime Video
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

Air Date Window

2025 – Present

Premiered: Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Created By
Judith SheindlinJudith Sheindlin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jul 21, 2025

Season 1, Episode 8: “Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)”

To mark the 100th Anniversary of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, Judge Judy Sheindlin and her expert legal team recreate this landmark case. In 1925, John Scopes challenged a Tennessee law prohibiting the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution. The iconic case tested the legal boundaries in teaching science versus religion, and, ultimately, the limits of government control over the classroom.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-24

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Director

Judith Sheindlin

Producers

Judith Sheindlin, Casey Barber, David Carr, Randy Douthit

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What is Justice on Trial about?

Judge Judy Sheindlin puts the American justice system on trial in a true crime high-stakes courtroom drama, as she and her expert legal team recreate the trials from notorious cases where following the letter of the law did not necessarily feel "just."

How many seasons does Justice on Trial have?

Justice on Trial comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Justice on Trial?

Key cast members in Justice on Trial include Judith Sheindlin, Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango, Adam Levy, Daniel Mentzer.

Who created or directed Justice on Trial?

Justice on Trial was developed and directed by Judith Sheindlin.