The People’s Court has been cancelled, for the second time. The current incarnation of the daytime courtroom series will end with its current 26th season.
Debuting in first-run syndication in 1981, The People’s Court was the first court show to use binding arbitration. It was presided over by former Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wapner. With the help of Rusty Burrell as his bailiff, Wapner’s show ran for 12 seasons and 2,484 half-hour episodes.
The series was revived four years later, in 1997, with former lawyer and Mayor of New York Ed Koch as arbiter. After two years, he was succeeded by former New York State Supreme Court Judge Jerry Sheindlin (husband of Judge Judy).
Sheindlin lasted less than two seasons before being replaced by retired Florida Circuit Court Judge Marilyn Milian in 2001. Milian has been leading the series ever since and is the longest-serving judge in the show’s long history. She was the first Latina judge to host a nationally syndicated television court show.
The news of The People’s Court series cancellation comes as the result of changing and challenging conditions in the daytime syndication market. Last month, it was announced that Dr. Phil is ending after a 21-year run. Many other syndicated informational series ended in 2022, including Dr. Oz, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Good Dish, Maury, The Real, and The Wendy Williams Show.
The People’s Court is a Ralph Edwards/Stu Billett Production and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures. It is distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution.
Judge Mathis, which is also distributed by Warner Bros., has also been cancelled, after 24 seasons.
What do you think? Have you enjoyed watching The People’s Court series over the years? Will you miss seeing this program on the schedule?
My husband and I are retired and have hardly missed an episode for the last 8 years! We especially liked Judge Milan and her sweet banter with her husband, John. It was a great show and I hope it comes back! I especially liked today’s episode with the twins…was so moving! I am an identical twin, too.
I am sad this show is no longer going on the air. I watch all court show
I am a loyal veiwer of all 26 seasons , Marilyn Millian and the People’s Court will be surely missed. Such a compassionate professional. Bravo Marilyn I will look forward to your new venture. PS I was born and raised in Buffalo. I enjoyed the personal exchanges between you and and your husband John. Good luck and God bless.
I’m so sad to hear People’s Court has ended! Judge Milian is by far, in my opinion, the best “TV Judge”. Today I cried with the twins and father then cried more when Harvey said it was the last show!
I have watched People’s Court every day with Judge Milian and she has always been my favorite person! I am so sad that they canceled such a great show. I don’t understand why they keep canceling all the good ones.
At the end of today’s show, I was shocked to hear the series had been canceled and that this was the last show. I’m so disappointed to lose my favorite show. I made sure to catch it every weekday morning. Along with all of your other faithful viewers, I wish Judge (not Miss or Ma’am) Milian, Rusty, and Harvey, well and send them my thanks for entertaining me for all these years. Cheers!
We watch People’s Court/Judge Milian every day We were so very disappointed when Harvey said it was the last show today.
We hope they will bring PC back with Judge Milian.
Thank you Your Honor.
I heard she is coming back in the fall with a new show on the Justice network
So sad to see People’s Court is canceled! It was our favorite court show especially with Judge Milan.
Hope it comes back some day!
This really is bad news they have taken of all those great daytime shows as a home maker I could do my work around the house and cook ect and still listen to the TV. My day always went by fast. I don’t have time to watch movies or series as I can’t keep up while working . They will lose many viewers I suspect.
Will miss The People Court, although there were too many car accidents and mechanic car cases this year. I just fast forwarded through them as I did enjoy Judge Miluan and here direct approach.
I have watched the people’s court off and on since Judge Wapner was on. It is the only court show I watch and enjoy it so much. Judge Marilyn is such a fair and compelling person. I will miss her immensely.
I am going to miss both The Peoples Court and Judge Mathis SO MUCH! I hope both of them come back to TV soon! Best of luck!
I have watched People’s Court the whole time on TV. When I worked, I planned my lunch break to watch P.C. Yep…I am old and retired and still enjoyed Judge Marilyn! Best of luck on your new show…. I will be watching!
Mary
I really enjoy Peoples Court and Judge Milian. You should NOT cancel it. You are going to lose a lot of people watching your network, including me. Bad decision.
Thank You