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 work nights when the show is aired so I look at it from on demand. The show has everything I look for on TV while avoiding zombies, vampires and violence. I think it’s funny and her “rulings” are creatively right on! I finally get a show I like and the powers that be cancel it. They are making a mistake.
I couldn’t believe it whenI heard the news…I love this show!!!!! Why on earth are they canceling it..What do we have to do to change someones mind
Made a point to watch Bad Judge every week. I think the network got this one wrong.
This show is funny . Please don’t cancel it.
Look forward to watching every week,light hearted and fun.
Great show! Look forward to it every week.
I heard lawyers or judges are protesting. Tell them to get a sense of humor. Keep the laughs coming!
This is an original idea with a great cast that is well acted.
We look forward to watching every week
The show always makes us laugh. Refreshing to find something different.
What were you thinking by canceling it?!
It’s a shame you are not going to give this show a chance and let it find it’s audience.
I love the show. It’s refreshing! I binge watched my husband then started watching. Then I got my son and his fiancé to start watching.
I really enjoyed and looked forward to watching this show!
PLEASE bring this sitcom back. It’s really good. We all LOVE it. Finally, a good show comes our way and it gets cancelled. Come on, please, bring it back!!
I really enjoy this show and it should not be canceled.
My family actually enjoyed watching the show. No zombies, no blood, no witchiness, no alternative lifestyles being promoted so far, and just silliness. Oh well, that’s why it will be cancelled.
I really enjoy the show……please bring it back
My family loves this show. Of course it seems silly she can be a judge but have such a crazy personal life but it’s not impossible. It’s funny, lighthearted and Kate is great with this character. Give the show a chance people. It’s more realistic than you think!!
Finally some shows that aren’t violent and you have to cancel them…..give it a rest and bring it back!!!!!!! YES WE WANT IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!
The premise of this show was ridiculous. There’s no way a person like that would have been a successful lawyer, never mind being appointed to become a judge. My husband enjoyed it (no doubt because he got to look at Kate Walsh) but I’m not surprised it got canceled.