Judge Judy May 2026

(A recurring theme when she senses a lie).

Judith Sheindlin , better known as , is a retired New York Family Court judge whose "no-nonsense" courtroom style and razor-sharp wit made her a staple of daytime television for 25 years. She currently stars in the follow-up series Judy Justice . Iconic Catchphrases & Wisdom Judge Judy

To avoid her wrath, litigants must follow strict behavioral guidelines: (A recurring theme when she senses a lie)

"If it doesn't make sense, it's not true." better known as