Network: NBC
Episodes: 13 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: October 2, 2014 — January 22, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Kate Walsh, Tone Bell, Ryan Hansen, John Ducey, and Miguel Sandoval.
TV show description:
This comedy series revolves around Judge Rebecca Wright (Kate Walsh) of the Los Angeles County Circuit Court. She’s tough-as-nails and one of LA’s most respected criminal court judges. She has a reputation for unorthodox behavior in the courtroom, including creative rulings and saying exactly what’s on her mind.
Her private life, on the other hand, is anything but innocent and she has a truly wild lifestyle. While there’s no shortage of male admirers who would love to spend time with her, she’s not ready to settle down.
Other characters include bailiff Tedward (Tone Bell), handsome expert witness Gary Boyd (Ryan Hansen), prosecutor Tom Barlow (John Ducey), and Judge Hernandez (Miguel Sandoval), Rebecca’s boss.
Episode #13 — Case Closed
Judge Hernandez informs Rebecca that if she hears three more cases by Thursday, she will break the record as the youngest judge to hear 1,000 cases. She and Tedward leap into action, but the first case involves a series of geriatric witnesses and moves so very, very slowly, Rebecca fears it could jeopardize her chances. In order to guarantee the record, Rebecca snags a shift in night court and skates through two cases in quick succession. The important third case comes to a screeching halt, however, when a fire-breathing magician demonstrates his act and sets off the emergency sprinkler system. The record still stands.
Meanwhile, Tedward urges Gary to buy Rebecca a present in anticipation of her new record. They go shopping together and while Gary struggles to find the right thing for Rebecca, he manages to purchase several cool gifts for Tedward. Although Tedward appreciates each one, it’s not until they both see a remarkably familiar van that they both know what to do.
Back in her courtroom, Rebecca continues with the original, slow-moving case, losing confidence in her ability to finish it before the Thursday deadline. During recess, she agrees to meet up with Michelle, who’s in need of some support after discovering her ex-husband is dating an old high school friend… a friend they both spot at lunch! Rebecca and Michelle confront her, but when the girlfriend dumps a margarita in Michelle’s lap, Rebecca responds with a strong right hook to her face – and finds herself in cuffs for assault.
Tom manages to finagle Rebecca’s release from jail in time to learn that a technicality will postpone Rebecca’s chance at setting the record. That is, until Judge Hernandez hands her a case to cover – a quick and dirty dine-and-dash. Tom, Tedward, Judy and Rebecca work at breakneck speed to complete the case in the final four minutes before the deadline – and Rebecca sets the record!
Afterwards, Judge Hernandez gifts her his lucky bolo tie that he received when he hit 1,000 cases. But Gary and Tedward wow her with their big surprise: an exact replica of her van. Rebecca nearly cries with excitement as she hops in and drives away.
The next day, Rebecca wakes up (with Gary asleep by her side) and starts her day as she always does: in a rush, shockingly late and with a flair unlike any other judge. (Courtesy NBC.)
First aired: January 22, 2015
What do you think? Do you like the Bad Judge TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I love this show. Kate Walsh is great as Judge Wright. Me and all my friends at work love it. Please please please reconsider.
Huge mistake canning this show. It’s funny, thoughtful and is morphing into something really good. I hope you guys can reevaluate your decision or this show is picked up by one of the other networks. Thanks
This is one of the best shows on NBC. I can’t believe You are stupid enough not to see how great Kate Walsh is as a comedic talent. The give and take with her balliff is priceless. Please reconsider.
Love the show………….Bad Judge
I can’t believe you cancelled this show! Anyone with half a brain would recognize the comedic ability of Kate Walsh. It by far surpasses most of the drivel you have on your network. Please reconsider or I will forever not watch you again.!
Love this show!
Love this show don’t want it cancelled!
I guess I am in the minority. I actually thought this show was funny. I also like seeing Kate Walsh playing a totally different type of character. She could make a great comedic actress, if they just gave the show a chance. Sad to see it go.
I feel Bad Judge should be renewed. It is really funny and shows that judges have lives outside of the courtroom that are totally different than what is expected on the bench. Give it a chance. At least one more season would be giving the show a fair chance.
They could have left the word judge out of the title. That way the title could of the show could be self descriptive…. BAD!
I can’t Kate Welsh took this. I always like Her as and Actress. The Show is Bad.
Any time a female uses the word “dude” in every other sentence it is classless.
not that funny..bad teacher was better..
So, Tim what’s wrong with that idea anyhow?
It’s the recycling old shows with no new original ideas.
I was wrong to compare Bad Judge to Night Court. I hadn’t watched the premiere before making my comment. This show was much worse than Night Court in the latter seasons ever was.
This sucks!!! I love this show and going out its cancelled! Give it a chance! Network TV is a waste anymore! Cancels every show I get into!
So they’ve remade Night Court with a female judge in California instead of New York?