Hot Bench

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  • : 1972
  • : 3
  • Syndication
  • 14
  • Crime Reality Talk show

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5x1
Doberman and Boxer BFFs!; Competitive BBQ Fail!
Episode overview
One dog is viciously attacked by other dogs at an off-leash park; a handshake agreement to build a deluxe barbeque smoker for grilling competitions falls apart.
5x2
Teen Roller Rink Worker Slam!; Evidence That Makes the Judges Laugh!
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An uninsured motorist is accused of causing a major collision; a young man is sued by his cousin for taking advantage of his generosity.
5x3
Dueling Catfight Videos!
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Two young women shock the judges with their outrageous and violent behavior caught on video and posted on social media.
5x4
Outrageous Landlord?!; Dog Takes Bite Out of Plumber
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A landlord charges a married couple for alleged property damage four months after they left the premises; a plumber is viciously attacked by a dog.
5x5
Surprise Witness Saves the Day
Episode overview
A handyman accused of doing substandard work brings in a witness who claims a dozen other workers were allegedly scammed by the plaintiff.
5x6
Take a Driver's Ed Class!; Bum Deal for Granddad?!
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An uninsured driver slams into a parked car after being hit by another driver; a man sues his daughter's ex-boyfriend for an alleged loan.
5x7
When Roommates Clash!; Renter Beware!
Episode overview
A woman accuses her ex-roommate of stealing and destroying her property; a woman demands $7,500 be returned when she finds the water shut off in her new apartment, and a co-owner she knew nothing about.
5x8
Cheating, Lying and Daycare?!; I Am Not My Brother's Keeper!
Episode overview
A young mother claims the father of her child bought a new car the day their child was born, instead of paying the rent; a man allegedly loses his right to retrieve property from his roommate's garage.
5x9
Ex-Lover Taunted by Cruel Mattress Man?!; How Many Cars Can You Fit on Your Front Yard?
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A young man asks his ex-girlfriend how it feels to know that other women are now sleeping with him on their old mattress; The city comes down on a mechanic for 'car hoarding' which forces a client to find a new space for the repair of his '51 Buick.
5x10
Quinceanera Party Devastation!
Episode overview
A teenager is brought to tears as she recounts the outrageous party planning that ended with a no-show photographer and disappearing party bus.
5x11
Man Beat Up by Mother of His Child?!
Episode overview
A woman stands trial and is found guilty of assaulting her ex-lover; accusing him of calling her an unfit mother, she sues for defamation.
5x12
And the Hot Bench Peace Prize Goes to ...; Mold, Termites and a Sneaky Teenager?!
Episode overview
Fellow jurists challenge Judge Corriero to mend the rocky relationship between embattled foster sisters; a teen is accused of using a window to get in and out of her family's beach rental, but the landlord isn't amused and sues for damages.
5x13
Poor Mom, Rich Daycare?; Oops! Boyfriend Blows His Girlfriend's Lawsuit!
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A caring mother signs up her child for a daycare that she can't afford, because she thinks government help will come through; when a man admits that he lived in his girlfriend's apartment for less than a year, her lawsuit takes a nosedive.
5x14
Credibility Blown!; Judge Acker Makes Open Apology to Teenager!
Episode overview
A woman's truthfulness fails the test when she offers up photo evidence of property damage reportedly committed by the wrong tenant; when a teen claims his ex-girlfriend's stepfather ripped him off, Judge Acker does not believe him.
5x15
Cheater Caught Running Out Back Door?!; Mexico Trip Canceled Due to Hygiene Fail?!
Episode overview
A man says he called it quits when he caught his girlfriend cheating on him, but she claims he's just trying to evade payback of bail money; a man claims he told his neighbor to stop spitting in his garden, then she sues him for backing into her car.
5x16
Drunken Family Brawl?!; Cotton and the African-American Experience
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A man denies getting drunk and climbing a tree at his birthday party, which ended with slashed tires and kicked cars; a hairstylist says a cotton-stalk arrangement in her place of business was offensive and that her landlord wrongfully evicted her.
5x17
Teacher Accuses Teen of Burglary
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A teacher of potential high-school dropouts claims one of his students stole his iPhone; the young man fears joining his father in county prison.
5x18
Professional Surfer Waitress Fail!; Live Serenade to Newlywed!
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An athlete's labor at a high-end restaurant ends in a lawsuit against her boss over bounced checks and a labor board dispute; a veteran musician is accused of "ghosting" a newlywed after agreeing to perform at her wedding.
5x19
Bereavement Buddies and the $80,000 Guitar Collection!
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A grief therapy group, a woman's ashes and a suicide threat come into play when money is lent.
5x20
First Love, Last Lease?!; A Judge Is Rendered Speechless?!
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A young woman is overwhelmed with emotion when her first love's father sues her for reportedly breaking a lease; Judge Acker is stunned by the enormity of ingratitude exhibited by a man whose ex-friend provided for him for years.
5x21
Vindictive Ex-Wife or Deadbeat Ex-Husband?; Sick Child Fundraiser or the Cruelest of Scams?
Episode overview
A woman sues her ex-husband for the price of a car she bought from him, but he claims she's just out to get him; when a man can't produce a picture of his sick baby, the friends who lent him money for the child begin to doubt his story.
5x22
Shopaholic Ex-Wife Shame?!; I'm Ten Years Older ... Plus Shipping and Handling!
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A man says he had to move out when his wife's spending got out of control, while she claims he hasn't paid a bill in 20 years; a nail technician creatively describes her age when referring to a business partnership with a young stylist.
5x23
Cheer Squad Duck Walk of Shame!
Episode overview
A refusal to fund-raise, a denigrating form of discipline, and women who want their money back come into play when cheerleading camp doesn't work out.
5x24
12-Year-Old Coached Testimony?!
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A poised young girl takes the stand to defend her father, who is accused of hitting a fellow motorist not once, but twice.
5x25
A Deceased Mother Dishonored?!; The Stupidest Idea I've Ever Seen!
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A man accuses his aunt of purchasing an inappropriate, "Beyoncé-like" dress for his deceased 97-year-old mother; Judge DiMango doesn't hold back when she sees what two men have constructed to load a water tank onto a truck.
5x26
Mixed Martial Arts Go Pro!
Episode overview
A woman attempts to launch a professional career in martial arts with financial aid from her ex-lover who was to share in future profits.
5x27
I Build the Wall; You Pay for It?!; Window Blowout in Georgia!
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A dog-grooming business owner demands that a wall be built to separate her from an allegedly disruptive dry-cleaning business; a woman blames an ex-friend for selling her a bad car.
5x28
Comedian Takes the Stand-Up!
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A comedy team perform a bit of their routine in the process of suing a restaurant owner for breaching their entertainment contract.
5x29
Stay Away from Crazy Baby Mamas?!; Red Light Three-Way Collision!
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A man sues the mother of his 3-year-old son for back rent; a woman runs a red light, hitting another car that spins out of control and hits a parked car.
5x30
World's Worst Christmas Morning?!
Episode overview
When a man allegedly sleeps in on Christmas morning, his family celebrates without him; his wife claims he was irate and demanded a divorce that afternoon.
5x31
Get a Lawyer When Your Life Is on the Line!
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When a woman's home is condemned, she gives a friend power of attorney.
5x32
Month-to-Month Marijuana Madness?!; Dirty Thirty Miami Party!
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A woman accuses her two tenants of smoking so much pot they burned the furniture; a woman's birthday celebration to Disneyland falls apart when her homeless ex-friend says she has no money to pay her back.
5x33
Domestic Violence Used as a Weapon?!
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A woman is accused of hurting herself in order to build an assault case against her ex-boyfriend.
5x34
Teen Witnesses Bulldog Kill Shih Tzu!
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A teen takes the stand to share her story of trying to soothe a dying pet that her bulldog killed.
5x35
A Woman Shamed or a Lying Boyfriend?; Twinkie the Pit Bull Attack Dog?!
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Ex-lovers fight over a birthday cruise and a mold inspection; a dog is accused of attacking a neighbor's pet.
5x36
Lamest Girls' Trip Ever?!; Child Causes Flood?!
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A trip is aborted and women head back home after one of their children gets sick, so partygoers fight over expenses; a young boy is accused of flushing a toy and flooding an entire home, but his mother insists there were previous plumbing issues.
5x37
Dog Murdered by Frightened Neighbor?!
Episode overview
A grieving pet owner says his neighbor is a sadistic sociopath who intentionally shot and killed his dog.
5x38
Newbie Pit-Bull Owner off the Leash!; Italian Ice Business Bust!
Episode overview
A motorist sees a fleeting object and feels a thump, and he soon discovers that he has hit a pit bull in the street; female cousins start an Italian ice company only to accuse each other of being lousy business partners after they go under.
5x39
Bored Couple Resorts to Extreme Entertainment?!
Episode overview
A gay couple goes online to find a third partner, but their polyamorous relationship is doomed from the start when he moves in.
5x40
Don't Harass My Special-Needs Cat!; Car Sideswiping Caught on Tape!
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Shocking video evidence of an elderly man "mooning" a neighbor is part of a harassment claim involving booby traps and the police; a woman admits she should not have been driving her friend's truck after she is caught on tape wrecking it.
5x41
Birthday Cruising for a Racial Bruising?!
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A woman accuses a former friend of racism when the cost of a trip to Jamaica is disputed; a damning text is introduced.
5x42
Gay Godfathers Heartbroken; Buying a Jail-Bound Boyfriend?!
Episode overview
Tears are shed on both sides when a woman sues her son's godfathers: they claim she left their place a mess and broke numerous agreements; a woman showers her incarcerated boyfriend with gifts including Gucci glasses and a Mustang.
5x43
Jewelry Thief Caught Red-Handed?!
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A woman claims she caught her former friend wearing her earrings and says she also stole her mink coat and 20 pairs of Lululemon pants.
5x44
Girlfriend Steals Girlfriend's Car?!; Gum-Chewing Dog?
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When a relationship between two women ends badly, the police get involved over custody of a car title in both of their names; when roommates refuse to take responsibility for carpet damage, Kona the hound mix is assigned blame.
5x45
Supernatural Ghost Caught on Tape?!
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A heavy pot smoker offers up a video that proves a new tenant brought a ghost into his home; a shocking voicemail comes into play.
5x46
Babysitter Bully Breakdown?; Bluff Tricks Motorist to Confess!
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A woman demands to be compensated when her daycare provider suddenly quits: bullying by an 8-year-old comes into play; during an ice storm in Georgia, a motorist is accused of losing control and smashing into a mailbox.
5x47
90-Year-Old Woman Ready to Rumble!
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A senior gambler takes the judges by surprise with her passionate fight over damaged rims on her car during a slot machine tourney.
5x48
Don't Tear Woman Down! Fix Your Teeth Loverboy!
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Text messages blow a case apart when a young woman who thought she was in a safe college environment is bullied and threatened; a woman who lent her lover money is accused of filing a revenge lawsuit for payback after she finds he's cheating on her.
5x49
Chief of Police Seeks Justice in Court!
Episode overview
An officer of the law testifies for a woman seeking restitution in the possibly fraudulent sale of a car.
5x50
$20,000 Elk Hunting Adventure?!
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A hunting guide says he offered a discounted $8,000 hunting trip before he went into rehab and was unable to fulfill his obligation.
5x51
Dangerous Obsession With Co-Worker?!; Bitten on the Behind by a German Shepherd!
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A man claims an older co-worker wanted more than a friendship and had ulterior motives when she bailed him out of jail; the owner of a large dog says it was off leash but denies owing for damages when a woman accuses it of attacking her.
5x52
Woman Disrespects Judge Acker!; Bouncy Checks?!
Episode overview
A wild party, illegal drugs and a complete show of courtroom contempt come into play when ex-roommates call it quits; a man sublets an apartment for his sister but neglects to give her new landlord a security check of any value.
5x53
Suing out of Custody Spite?!
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A man pleads with his three children's mother for a clear channel of communication; she says he's just angry about their child custody and support arrangement.
5x54
Elderly Man Arrests Embezzling Bookkeeper?!
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A personal assistant accused of stealing $12,000 from her senior client says he's got it wrong because of his bad memory.
5x55
World's Smallest Dog Stolen by Judge Acker?!
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The judge is reluctant to give up little Milly, who visits her on the bench; a dog breeder is accused of animal abuse in this "Guinness Book of World Records" case.
5x56
I Love Your Tax Return, Not You!; I Love a Nice Collapsing Ceiling!
Episode overview
A woman accuses her children's father of keeping their entire tax return instead of sharing half as he did when they were together; when a ceiling begins to cave in over a woman's bed, she just moves to the living room, instead of moving out.
5x57
Lesbian Wedding Wrecked by Runaway DJ?!; Car Flipping Family Frenzy
Episode overview
Brides-to-be chase down their DJ as he flees the wedding scene before fulfilling his promise to provide music; when a woman sees her brother on vacation flashing money via Facebook, she goes after him for the $7,000 she lent him.
5x58
Tiny House Craze Gets Crazier!
Episode overview
A man puts down thousands of dollars to purchase a tiny home only to realize that he cannot move it due to a fence blocking the area around it.
5x59
Black Man Beaten With Whip at Bodega!
Episode overview
A man denies trying to steal a single 50-cent cigarette but is beaten and charged with attempted robbery.
5x60
Clueless Motorized Bicycle Buyer?; Landlord Needs Schooling!
Episode overview
A man's first clue that a bike sale would not end well should have been that the test drive was to a repair shop; a woman admits that she does not know all the rules when it comes to getting rid of a tenant and that she was preoccupied.
5x61
Scat in the Fridge and Veggie Oil in the Gas Tank?!
Episode overview
In what Judge DiMango calls the "battle of the crazies," ex-roommates fight over threats of dog poisoning and accusations of elder abuse.
5x62
Police Apologize for Arresting Black Mother and Daughter?!
Episode overview
A failed car negotiation leads a man to call the police and report it stolen; nine police cars and a K-9 unit roll in.
5x63
Drinking and Unlicensed Driving Slam!; Mercedes-Benz Greedfest?!
Episode overview
A woman claims she was stranded and had no choice but to drive herself home despite having only two hours of driving instruction; when a motorist hits another driver, they agree not to report the accident, but the agreement falls apart.
5x64
Sublet Scam or Nightmare Tenants?!
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A young woman says it is none of her landlord's business if she subleases her apartment and that her tenants were evicted for bad behavior.
5x65
Heartbreaking Dog Custody
Episode overview
A 4-year-old renames her new Maltiepoo "Jojo," but is at risk of losing her pet when adults fight over who has legal ownership of the dog.
5x66
$5,000 T-Bone Crash?!; Hoodie Stand-Off!
Episode overview
When a motorist claims she was slammed in the middle of an intersection, the other driver accuses her of being a high-speed liar; in a teen's effort to look "fresh for the weekend," he purchases an $85 hoodie online but claims he never received it.
5x67
Don't Call Me a Pedophile!
Episode overview
Parents say their neighbor is videotaping their young girls; he claims he is only documenting their blaring music.
5x68
African King Tattoo Cover-Up?!; Hit and Run or Drink and Drive?!
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A man's artistic choices are called into question when he is dissatisfied with efforts to rid himself of an old tattoo; cousins fight over the sale of a car that is involved in a hit and run.
5x69
Get Your Free Money Right Here!!; Uber Accident!
Episode overview
Two close friends, both on disability, end their friendship when an offer of $500 to help with a few bills turns into a whopping $5,000; a man rents a car in order to become an Uber driver but is then involved in an accident.
5x70
Self-Serving Ex Lover?!; Exaggeration Machine?!
Episode overview
A woman accused of being angry and vindictive offers up a detailed list of everything her ex-boyfriend owes her; a man involved in a fender bender accuses his fellow motorist of grossly inflating damages to his vehicle.
5x71
All About a Boy!; Interest Rate Hell!
Episode overview
Underage drinking, a violent altercation and a broken lease come into play, but ex-friends confess they are really fighting over a boy they both dated; a woman pays almost double the value of a car that her cousin proceeds to total.
5x72
The Crime of Being a Mentally Ill Black Man Eating a Sandwich?!
Episode overview
A father defends a son with paranoid schizophrenia and a reportedly greedy landlord.
5x73
Courageous Pit Bull Put Down; Motorcyclist Narrowly Escapes Death!
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A couple make the responsible choice to euthanize their dog after multiple violent attacks; an unlicensed, uninsured driver rear-ends a motorcyclist propelling his vehicle into the middle of an intersection.
5x74
Judge Corriero Puts Women on the Spot!; Gambling Debt Payback
Episode overview
A judge asks young ex-roommates to publicly share the life lessons they have learned after a failed attempt to live on their own; an ex-trucker, struggling with a gambling problem, borrows thousands of dollars from his boss.
5x75
Limited Edition Harley Breakdown!
Episode overview
Former business associates fight over a rare but salvaged vehicle after it is towed; accusations of doctoring evidence and a smear campaign come into play.
5x76
Dog Pic Exchange Gone Wrong; How Not to Make It in the Film Industry
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When a woman exchanges pet pictures with her landlord-to-be, she assumes her pets are cleared to move in; a movie production assistant with five children works 20-hour days and insists that the $2500 he received from his boss was a bonus, not a loan.
5x77
Extortion and Domestic Abuse?!
Episode overview
Unwed parents with a history of alleged violence are accused of using their child as a bargaining tool to get what they want from each other.
5x78
Solar Panel Power Struggle!; Big Fat Cat Abandoned?!
Episode overview
A man's solar panels are allegedly damaged by falling tree limbs; a woman claims her ex-tenants damaged her property and left their cat when they moved out.
5x79
Cigar Rage!
Episode overview
A man claims he was bullied for 20 years by a cigar-smoking co-worker in an unventilated area; their animosity leads to an alleged on-the-job assault.
5x80
College Student's Key to Disaster!; Paying for Love and Affection?!
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A concerned father's effort to see his daughter safely off to college; a car-auction expert claims an ex-friend tried to buy his romantic attention.
5x81
Santa Claus in the House Today!
Episode overview
A Santa impersonator and his wife sue his sister for fire damage and stolen property; she accuses him of being a bully.
5x82
Flooded and Fooled?!; Clueless Uninsured Motorist Mayhem?!
Episode overview
Shortly after purchasing a home, a woman claims water pipes burst because the previous owner allegedly lied about repairs; a young man points the finger at his parents for not insuring his car after he allegedly rear-ends a motorist.
5x83
Shelter Great Dane Kills Cockapoo?!
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A young girl and her stepfather testify that a neighbor's small dog is partly responsible for his own death because he was unleashed.
5x84
Nightmare Nanny
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A woman who hired her cousin to take care of her child accuses the cousin of stealing property; her cousin claims that the baby was a terror.
5x85
Tortured Romantic Triangle
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A woman sues the father of her child for the value of a jeep he took from her; he claims the vehicle has always been his.
5x86
Hoarding Is an Illness!; Bailiff Sonia Acts as Translator
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A man allegedly leaves his apartment in shambles but still comes after his ex-landlord for the deposit; a cleaning company labor dispute.
5x87
Pit Bulls Rip Apart Beloved Shepard!
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A man breaks down when recounting his eyewitness account of the vicious death of his dog by a neighbor's three pit bulls.
5x88
Lady Loan Shark Goes After Widower?!; Life Coach's Virtual Eviction?!
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A woman seizes collateral in an attempt to collect on an outrageous loan deal; a paralegal allegedly becomes involved in criminal proceedings for a life coach's son.
5x89
Fire Death Avoided?!; Circus Arts Payback!
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While tending garden for an out-of-town friend, a man turns on the gas instead of the water spigot, causing an explosion; a dance studio owner shows off an 11-year-old's costume as an example of what is due and owing from one of her clients.
5x90
Fake Phone-Call Scam?!; Apocalyptic Backyard Renovation!
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A mechanic accepts payment but does not deliver the promised repairs, then tries to blame a third party; a contractor underestimates the price of a renovation by $13,000 and reportedly leaves his client's property in absolute disarray.
5x91
Ex-Girlfriend Runs Down the New Girl?!; $15,000 Contractor Booby Prize?!
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Ex-lovers who say they were targeted by an angry ex-girlfriend who caught them together fight over a loan and police involvement; a woman who hired a contractor to improve her property says she is worse off now than when she began.
5x92
Dazed and Confused Cyclist Collision!; Therapist Advised to Get Therapy!
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Accused of plowing into the side of a car, a bicyclist admits that he was at fault then changes his mind and blames the motorist; when a college instructor/therapist falls on hard times, a cousin loans her $3,000 and expects payback.
5x93
Toddler Witness to Neck Stabbing!
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A man endangers his child's life by engaging in a knife fight with a woman he says was trying to take the baby from his arms.
5x94
And the Christmas Spirit Award Goes to...; Baseball Umpires Strike Out!
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The judges commend a woman for saving a co-worker's family from eviction during the holidays, but the co-worker is not as grateful; an umpire purchases a co-worker's $350 car to refurbish for his daughter, but a pink slip never shows up to bat.
5x95
Unbelievably Botched Baby Shower!
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A woman on food stamps offers to throw a baby shower for a friend but fails to send out invitations and is a no-show on the day of the event.
5x96
Wildly Greedy and Irresponsible Drivers!; Ripped Shorts, Wounded Pride!
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The judges have a hard time deciding who is more at fault when two motorists make terrible judgment calls while driving; a large dog bites a martial arts instructor, who suffers $25 in damages to his clothing and goes after the dog owner for respect.
5x97
$30,000 Down the Landlord Drain!
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A landlady is accused of throwing her ex-tenants' property out on the street; she says they destroyed her house.
5x98
Bashing the St. Louis Police?!
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A property manager claims she was mugged and robbed of $3,000 in tenant money in a hostile, violent neighborhood; her boss says she is lying.
5x99
Caretaker Blocks Deceased's Family?!
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After an elderly woman passes away, her health aid claims she was given her apartment and files restraining orders against family members.
5x100
Intolerable Heat Fries Tenant?!
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A woman accused of bullying and elder abuse claims temperatures inside her room were so high that she had to be hospitalized for dehydration.
5x101
Where's Your Jesus Now?!
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A woman says nasty texts from her landlord caused her $3,000 worth of pain and suffering; the judges demand more proof than that.
5x102
Children Injured in Collision; Bah Humbug Roommate?!
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A 19-year-old driver has to drop out of school to pay for damages after his brother and sister are injured in an accident; a man complains about the false hope of Christmas, too many tenants and a landlord who asks for money prematurely.
5x103
Unentitled USC Millennials? Believe it or Not!
Episode overview
Students from the University of Southern California present a predatory landlord case to the Judges.
5x104
I Can't Shoot People!; Confidentiality Breach?!
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A woman fights with her estranged father over an alleged loan; a woman is accused of breaching a non-disclosure agreement.
5x105
Domestic Violence Business Venture?; Brand New Mustang Takes a Hit!
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A man blames his child's mother for a failed venture; an uninsured motorist slams into the side of another driver's new car.
5x106
1972 VW Super Beetle Not So Super!; Funerals, Prison and a Cruise?
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A man buys his wife the car she had in high school only to be met with thousands of dollars in repair costs; a fight over funeral expenses.
5x107
Huskies Kill Beloved Pet Sheep?!
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Three huskies are seen running from the site of a sheep massacre; their owner says mountain lions or coyotes are to blame.
5x108
Pool Man Trust Issues; Missing Art and Furniture Feud
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A pool cleaner shows up for work dehydrated and lands in the hospital; a woman goes after her daughter's ex-roommate for the return of personal artwork and furniture.
5x109
Traumatized Cheater?; Wear and Tear Overkill Award!
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A medic, allegedly suffering from PTSD, is accused of animal abuse and of cheating on his ex-girlfriend; landlords allegedly overcharge an ex-tenant for a garage-remote battery and for labor to change a light bulb.
5x110
The Night the Lights Went Out!
Episode overview
Electricity in a small town goes out when a car hits a utility pole; the vehicle's owner sues the woman from whom she repossessed the car.
5x111
Men Gang Up on Abused Mother?!
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All three judges are appalled when a man invites a reportedly abusive man to the home of his ex-girlfriend, who fears for her life.
5x112
Act of God or Deliberate Negligence?; All the World's a Stage!
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While living in Israel, a man receives word that his garage canopy was damaged by heavy winds, and a tenant says her Mercedes was too; a woman hired to professionally stage a home shows up with not a shred of evidence to prove that she did any work.
5x113
Roach Extermination Inflation?!; Four-Generation Family Trip Destroyed!
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A landlord who refuses to return a security deposit disputes accusations posted on Facebook by frustrated tenants; a woman's child is accused of stealing her van, drunken driving and being chased down by a gang of Mexicans.
5x114
Bean Bag Freak Accident!
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A combination of beer, boys and a phone that catapults 15 feet in the air to hit a TV leaves disappointed parents fighting over liability.
5x115
Fat Dog's Weight Loss Plan; Gay Lover Caught Cheating and Stealing?!
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Baily, the Lab, sprawls out on the courtroom floor as her owner accuses a dog walker of reneging on a promise to help her dog walk the weight off; a man purchases a cellphone for his boyfriend only to discover that he is cheating on him.
5x116
Rodents, Squatters and Violence?!; Man Kicks Himself Out of Court!
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A woman jailed for assaulting her boyfriend, rats in the walls and an illegal squatter come into play when a landlord seeks lost rent; Judge Acker gives a mechanic an ultimatum when he fights back about car repair damages.
5x117
Vicious Akita Beach Attack?!
Episode overview
Owners of Mocha the Akita, who mauled a Maltese/poodle mix, say she was only trying to protect their young child.
5x118
Support-Dog Fist Fight!
Episode overview
A woman diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer admits that she punched her ex-lover in the face in a battle over "Phamous," the dog.
5x119
Moving Company Takes a Hostage?; Prom Corsage Payback?!
Episode overview
A woman calls the police when a very complicated move goes south and her property is reportedly withheld until she pays up; a woman faces eviction but luckily is bailed out by a friend, with whom she quibbles over money reportedly loaned.
5x120
Goat Rampage and Racism?
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A man, accused of racism toward his Native American neighbor, videotapes her goats roaming the neighborhood, butting his dog and breaking his fence.
5x121
Maniac Vigilante Driver?!; Vintage VW Bumper Dumper!
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A man takes the law into his own hands after he is struck by a fellow motorist, who has neither insurance nor a driver's license; a woman fails to notice that the bumpers on her 1968 newly repainted VW Beetle have been missing for more than a year.
5x122
Flight Attendant Facebook Slam?!; Public Apology for Being World's Worst Date!
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A stewardess says a handyman botched her patio makeover, and he says he received threats when she posted her gripes online; after one cheap date, a man asks for money and accepts the entire savings account of a single mother with two kids.
5x123
Pride of Family Lets Everyone Down?
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A successful restaurateur asks for financial help from his family only to be faced with a lawsuit and mutual mudslinging.
5x124
Slander and Paternity?!
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Despite mounting evidence, a woman denies spreading vicious rumors about the man she says is the father of one of her children.
5x125
Gay Newlyweds Turn Orange on Wedding Day?!
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Despite beautiful wedding photos submitted, a groom refuses to forgive a photographer for ones in which he and his partner appear to be orange.
5x126
Problem-Free Contracting Job? Just Kidding!; Drug Trafficking Payback?!
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A woman claims her contractor showed up late and left early, while he says rain delayed their progress; a bail bondsman goes after a caring friend who paid thousands of dollars to bail out friends who were charged with drug trafficking.
5x127
Beware: Scorned Woman Goes After a Felon!
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A woman is accused of posting mug shots of a smooth-talking ex-convict, who she says sweet-talked her out of thousands of dollars.
5x128
Homophobic Slurs and Chihuahua Kicking?!; I'm Suing My Daughter Because I Love Her!
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A man being sued over a botched car sale claims the seller threatened him and put candy bars into his gas tank; a shy young woman says her mother is just kicking her when she's down as a marriage ends and business assets are in dispute.
5x129
We're as Good as the Rockettes!
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Ex-members sue the proud owner of an after-school marching band, saying children were put at risk.
5x130
Act of God Shocker?!; Homeowner Envy?!
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A hurricane-damaged tree falls onto a car with the driver inside; a woman's baby-daddy claims she reneged on a promise to pay for a car.
5x131
Stage Fright and Paint Fight!
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A shy young woman panics when she is asked to bear witness to an ex-friend reportedly damaging her home during a contentious paint job.
5x132
Woman's Freak-Out Incites Pit Bull?!; Appalling Abuse of Friendship?!
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A woman who says a neighbor's pit bull seriously injured her service dog is blamed for her own injuries and her dog's; a man and his wife who rescued an old friend from an abusive relationship say she reneged on a payback promise.
5x133
Most Embarrassing Drunk Video Ever!
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A young partygoer submits a video of himself so intoxicated that he can't stand up in an attempt to prove his innocence in a dangerous car accident.
5x134
Is This Guy High? You Be the Judge!; Basketball Stars vs. Bed Bugs!
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A manager's erratic behavior leads the judges to question his sobriety; the Windy City Grooves basketball team claims its tournament hotel room was infested with bed bugs.
5x135
Gay Godfathers Heartbroken!; Buying a Jail-Bound Boyfriend?!
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Tears are shed on both sides when a woman sues her son's godfathers; a woman allegedly showers her incarcerated boyfriend with gifts, including Gucci glasses and a Mustang.
5x136
N-Bomb Dropped; Abuser Kicked Out!
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Judge Acker abruptly ends a case when a racial slur comes into play; a woman denies being assaulted repeatedly by her boyfriend.
5x137
Cruise Nightmare!; Freezing Couple Use Crawfish Burner to Stay Warm!
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A woman sues her ex-lover after he treats her to a birthday cruise only to discover that he forgot his passport and can't go with her; renters resort to desperate measures when their winter home has no heat.
5x138
I'll Shoot You if You Enter!; Boat Deal Sinks!
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A death threat caught on tape, a marriage proposal for citizenship and a beloved family drone all figure into a dramatic tenant/landlord dispute; three mechanics tell a new boat-owner that the craft should never be put on the water.
5x139
Three-Legged Dog Looking for Payback!
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Mr. Pete, the Chihuahua, freaks out and jumps from a great height to escape from a reckless houseboat electrician.
5x140
Neighbors Incited to Euthanize Vicious Dog?!
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After a dog attack, a woman says a racist man incited neighbors to pressure her into having her pet euthanized.
5x141
Wonky Wig Fit Leads to Social Media Bashing?!; The Law Does Not Require You to Be Nice!
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A UCLA graduate says she had to take senior pictures with a tight-fitting wig because of her stylist's busy schedule; a child's good grades are rewarded with a plastic backyard pool, but the landlord is not amused and evicts the family.
5x142
Surprise Police Interrogation!; Woman Almost Shot in the Head!
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A woman trying to register her newly-bought car is accosted by police and almost arrested because they believe the car to have been stolen; an elderly man discovers the safety was not on his gun and he almost killed his neighbor with a stray shot.
5x143
If You Found $4,000, Would You Return It?!
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A man receives his tax refund, then finds thousands of dollars from another person's refund in his bank account.
5x144
The Controversial Cremation of Zeus the Cat!; The Great Furniture Blessing That Goes Bust!
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A woman is distraught over the death of her deceased daughter's cat; a woman tells her grandson and his lover to keep her $5,000 gift to them a secret.
5x145
If You're Angry and You Know It... Speak English!
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Tempers flare over a quinceanera celebration, causing Judge DiMango to reminisce about her mother.
5x146
Miracle Medical Marijuana Madness!
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A woman with a spinal cord deformity studies up and invents a cure-all, Epsom salt/marijuana oil, then sues her business partner.
5x147
My Dog Ate the Contract!; Rapper Mechanic Fail
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A clever man produces a picture of his dog when asked for proof of a $10,000 excavation deal with a contractor; a rapper/mechanic offers a 30-day warranty on a used car to a friend who refuses to return raw material from a recording session.
5x148
To Loan or Not to Loan?
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Ex-friends haggle over money said to have been lent, and the judges struggle to figure out the nature and extent of their relationship to determine intent.
5x149
Subliminal Text Threats?; Dog Whisperer Jokes With Judge Corriero
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A woman says her lupus was triggered when a co-worker refused to pay $70 for a wig and red boots; a judge is offered a treat by a man who claims he is a dog whisperer and who says his dog thought the terrier he ripped into was a rodent.
5x150
Bride Misses Her Own Bachelorette Party!
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An event planner accuses a bride of being hours late for her own wedding; the bride says she and her family had to decorate the venue.
5x151
Child Goes Missing on His 12th Birthday
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A vengeful mother breaks her son's new phone during a contentious custody exchange at a police station.
5x152
Plumber's Butt Leads to Outrageous Accusations?!; Wedding Canceled... Planner Still Paid?!
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A woman and her daughter are accused of attacking their landlord; a wedding planner refuses to refund money for a canceled wedding.
5x153
Spartan Race to the Altar!; Apartment Shoot Out!
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A bride and groom sue a photographer; a landlord sues over damage caused by pellet guns.
5x154
Cat Lover Witnesses Pets' Death by Mauling
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In the aftermath of a horrific pit bull attack, a cat owner says he had to undergo trauma treatment and rehab.
5x155
Vandalism, Heartache and a Group Assault?!
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A mother seeks the comfort of her 8-year-old daughter after suffering a miscarriage.
5x156
Stroke Victim Accused of Harassment?; Speedy Dog Struck by Car!
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A landlord is accused of stealing money from her young tenants; an unleashed dog runs in front of a moving vehicle.
5x157
Bad Yelp Review Leads to Firing?!; Fight Over Mom's Life Insurance?!
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A loan officer is accused of holding out on bonus pay for an employee; brothers argue over their deceased mother's insurance coverage.
5x158
Unnecessary Police Escalation and Dog Euthanasia?
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A man breaks down in court after his dog is euthanized following an attack on a neighbor's pet and a call to the police.
5x159
Homeless Man Robbed of 10 Pit Bulls?!
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A man living in a tent searches for care for his sick dog and ends up losing his best friend and her nine puppies to a "good Samaritan."
5x160
Emergency Getaway Crash!; Watch Out or I'll BBQ Your Laptop!
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A woman says her jealous lover chased her, causing her to panic and hightail it out of his driveway, crashing into a neighbor's van; a man says he was edged out of a support group by an ex-friend, so he sues for $5,000 in emotional distress.
5x161
Tortured Mother/Daughter Relationship
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A young woman says she was assaulted after her mother gave her up to the foster care system; the mother's attempts to help her later in life fall flat.
5x162
Awkward Alert!
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A daughter sits on the opposite side of the courtroom to testify against her mom in a lawsuit about their shared handyman, who the mother thought was a licensed contractor.
5x163
Lesbian Ex-Lovers Off the Hook; Vending Machine Doom!
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Accusations, threats and a botched attempt to live together divide ex-lovers who fight over damaged property; when a high school no longer wants a retiring saleswoman's vending machines, she claims she sold them to another vendor and demands payment.
5x164
Hot Bench Has Got Dance Talent!; Pure Greed at Its Most Shocking!
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The Diamond Dolls dance troupe show off their skills in a dispute over the cost of new costumes when fundraising money goes missing; a young man is decimated by the judges for throwing a 100 percent penalty lawsuit at his ex-landlord.
5x165
Mom Would Roll Over in Her Grave!
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A woman grieves the loss of love between her and her grandmother when they sue each other for the cost of her mother's funeral.
5x166
I Only Keyed the Car a Little Bit!; 50th Year High School Reunion Hook-Up?!
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A man accuses his child's mother of keying the length of his car in a fit of anger and revenge, while she claims he keyed his own car; senior citizens who dated in high school reunite then feud when money changes hands.
5x167
It's Not Defamation if It's the Truth!
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A former inmate says he was defamed on social media when his children's mother called him a deadbeat freeloader.
5x168
HOA President Out for Blood?!
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A condominium board president freely admits that he dislikes a homeowner, who says he neglected to repair her leaking balcony.
5x169
Don't Rent Sight Unseen!; Paradise Can Be Lonely
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A young married couple living in Germany rent a home without seeing it first then say the noise level is unbearable; friends for more than a decade part ways over a $75 cleaning fee.
5x170
Put On Your Big Girl Pants!; Service Frogs?!
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After being pressured by a roommate who wanted to save money, a woman ends up wrecking a moving van; the judges try to find humor in what appears to be a greedy lawsuit by all parties involved when a tenant/landlord relationship falls apart.
5x171
Odometer Fraud Shakedown?!; Police Ignore Black Men in Atlanta?!
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A couple well known to the local police say they do not have to disclose a vehicle's mileage if it is more than 10 years old; a man whose camera was stolen says the police will not help because of his race, but Judge Acker questions his credibility.
5x172
Dogs Copy Their Owners' Mean Girl Behavior?!; Don't Be a Softie! Listen to Your Wife!
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A dog owned by a resident of a senior living center is accused of going on the attack, causing a fight over liability; a landlord ignores his wife's advice to pass on renewing a tenant's lease, and, later, they say their apartment was trashed.
5x173
Death Threat to Avoid Child Support?!
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A woman with PTSD and agoraphobia overcomes her fears to appear in court to demand repayment from her live-in aid/ex-lover.
5x174
Mom Orders Son to Beat Up Family Member?!
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A fight over a cell phone reaches an all-time low when a woman and her niece get into a wrestling match over phone upgrades.
5x175
80K Grand Prix Jumping Horse Drama!
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A young law student purchases a purebred German horse only to discover that the animal had a prior injury that she says was hidden from her.
5x176
Overly Excited Deaf Man?!
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A woman's words come back to haunt her when she accuses a contractor of shoddy work; a sign language interpreter levels the playing field.
5x177
Minor Fender Bender or Drunk Driving Terror?!; Bailed Out 7 Times!
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After a minor collision, one driver sues another for thousands in repairs and massages; a man arrested twice in one day, leaving his baby mama to bail him out, makes light of the situation and is accused of doing little to provide for his children.
5x178
Former Addict Forgets He's Married!
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A man admits that he was in a fog during his first marriage and gets into trouble when his second wife finds out he is still married to his first.
5x179
Malicious $45,000 Scam?
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A woman claims she paid $50,000 in cash to an elderly couple to buy them out of their retail store; settling for a few grand in small-claims court raises alarms.
5x180
Shark Tank Wannabees!
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A woman sues an entrepreneur for double her initial investment when stores back out of purchasing 125 designer T-shirts.
5x181
Six Kids and Counting...
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A woman discovers that her son's father is not only cheating on her but has sired yet another child; she accuses him of cruel and degrading behavior.
5x182
Sugar Daddy Romance Rift?!
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A woman and her niece accuse each other of having an intimate relationship with a man who offered up thousands of dollars to help with a reported life-threatening infection.
5x183
Violent Repeat Offender Bailout!; I Hired a Vagabond!
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After a woman is arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and charged with domestic violence, her cousin demands payback; when a contractor's bid for a job was $20,000 less than other contractors', the client should have known there was a reason.
5x184
Dirty Money and Freaky Hair?!; Revenge of the Phones!
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When a budding business relationship falls apart, a man claims fraud was in play and badmouths his partner’s "colorful" hair; a woman discovers that her lover is cheating by looking through his phone, so she proceeds to run over it with her car.
5x185
Judge DiMango Freaked Out by Living Tombstone
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Sibling rivalry at its darkest is in play when a father’s tombstone is ripped up from a graveyard and replaced with another.
5x186
Judge Acker's Barbie Dreamhouse!; World's Best Excuse for Skipping Out on Rent!
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After viewing construction footage, Judge Acker declares her childhood building attempts superior to that of a licensed contractor in the hot seat for shoddy work; being shot by her ex-husband is the reason a woman offers up for her rent delinquency.
5x187
Traumatic Breakup Backlash!; Stop! You Sound Like a Lawyer!
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A woman says she was left heartbroken and holding all the bills after her man left without explanation; a woman airs her grievances about a contractor.
5x188
Bad Luck Magnet!
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A woman’s streak of bad luck includes two totaled cars, a botched trip to Bahrain, and a $10,000 lawsuit courtesy of an ex-friend.
5x189
Sideswipe Whodunit!; Vet’s Menagerie of Pets!
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A retired school teacher claims her car was slammed in the back; an uninsured motorist has a different story; a veterinarian is accused of harboring four dogs, one cat and a cockatiel in her small studio apartment.
5x190
Elvis Would Not Be Happy!; Dangerous Freeway Shutdown!
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After buying a Graceland cabin, the new owner accuses the seller of maliciously repossessing it; a man buys a used vehicle and the engine stalls after only 40 miles.
5x191
Miscarriage of Justice?!
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A contractor allegedly spends money on medical bills instead of a promised renovation.
5x192
Dazed, Confused and Suing for Whiplash!; German Shepard Harassment?!
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A woman accuses a fellow motorist of striking her vehicle while changing lanes; neighbors clash over the cost of their shared home upgrades.
5x193
Fix My Cheetah-Colored Hair!; I'm Just Trying to Feed My Family!
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A brunette attempts to go blonde but allegedly ends up with blotchy hair; a contractor is sued for allegedly shoddy workmanship.
5x194
Racial Bias and Power Theft?!
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A landlord who is being sued by an ex-tenant suggests that he was targeted and slandered because of his race after his building's power was shut off.
5x195
No Meeting of the Minds!; Pet Gang Destroys Apartment?!
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A woman says her contractor quit the job and she lost money cleaning up after him; photo evidence makes public the disgusting mess left behind by a married couple's beloved pets: three cats and four rescue huskies.
5x196
Infamous Pothole Strikes Again!; Viewers Beware! Judge Corriero Is Hangry!
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A man admits he was aware of a dangerous pothole but nonetheless slammed into it while driving a friend's car and caused $3,000 worth of damage; childhood friends turn on each other when hard times strike.
5x197
Deer Hunter Aims for Taxidermist!; Addiction Coach Falls Hard for Enabler
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A man's desire to show off the deer he "harvested" is dashed when his taxidermist is faced with death, divorce and job loss; a recovery coach meets a woman online and soon offers to buy her a car, then she accuses him of being sexually aggressive.
5x198
Boy Punished for Trying to Call Father?!
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A 12-year-old is grounded for trying to use a teacher's phone to reach his father; his mother is accused of destroying his phone.
5x199
Rear-End Remedy for Pit Bull Attack!
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A woman says she was viciously attacked by a runaway dog, but was healed by acupuncture and reflexology
5x200
Beginning Driver’s Worst Nightmare!; Judge Terrified to Say the R Word!
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A 15-year-old takes to the rainy road with his mom, only to be struck by another vehicle coming out of a driveway; when a new tenant's phobia of bedbugs comes to light, an even greater phobia is revealed by a certain judge on the bench
5x201
Stolen Pickles and Dream Catchers?!; Maybe My Son Is Mentally Challenged!
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A woman is clueless about the terms of a lease but not about food she says her landlord's children ate; when a young man faces tax violations, his mother tries to excuse his behavior by citing injuries he incurred in a terrible accident
5x202
Woman Throws Thousands at New Lover?!; Victim Tracks Perpetrator!
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A man says his new girlfriend of 28 days insisted that he take $3,000 of her money; a lawyer-to-be wakes up to find her parked car has been rammed by a mystery vehicle and pulls out all the stops to find video footage of the crime.
5x203
Alcohol-Fueled Mexican Surfing Disaster!
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Middle-aged surfers work tirelessly on a van for a road trip to Scorpion Bay, then there is a reported drunken outburst.
5x204
Bizarre Bike Heist!; Priceless Obama Hoodie Shakedown!
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A $7,000 mountain bike never returns from a test-drive with a potential buyer; a friendship of 29 years comes to an abrupt halt when two women call the police over custody of couches and sentimental clothes.
5x205
This Is a Courtroom, Not the Lottery!; Homeless vs. Homeless
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A man whose parked car was struck includes an oil change in his overreaching lawsuit; women living in a transitional facility fight over an agreement they say they made to provide transportation for each other.
5x206
$26,000 Worth of Boat Buyer’s Remorse!; Indecent Proposal?!
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A man must prove that he was deliberately misled about a boat's defects and that it wasn't a simple oversight; a woman says her ex-friend was pressuring her to be more than friends, so she reneged on her car payment promises to him.
5x207
Child Custody Trumps Day Job!; The Secret of the Off-Roading Accident!
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A contractor who neglected to show up for work says he was summoned to court regarding custody of his child; a man insists that he was defrauded when he bought a used vehicle and was not informed that it had been in an accident.
5x208
Candy Bar, Champagne and Crybabies?!
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Accusing a caterer of being nasty to children who were reaching for candy at a bat mitzvah, an angry grandmother sues for damages.
5x209
Hard Luck Wish for $10K? Granted!; Clean and Sober Court Walkout!
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When a woman faces tragic medical emergencies, she wishes for money at a staff lunch, and a co-worker comes through for her; a man's efforts to pay for life in a sober facility are dashed when he's not paid in full for a car sale.
5x210
Alleged Threat to Steal Baby Away to India!
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Toxic black mold and job loss are the least of a young mother's worries when she butts heads with her landlord.
5x211
Saudi Princess Phobia!; Cheating and Gold-Chain Ripping!
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A man is so suspicious of foreign internet scams that he refuses to confirm receipt of concert tickets, but he has no problem attending the event; a woman spends $350 on jewelry for her man, only to discover that he is cheating on her.
5x212
Tough Break After 25 Years in Prison?; 75K Classic Car Bought Sight Unseen!
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A tenant fresh out of jail accuses a landlord of stealing money and jewelry; a loving father makes the fateful mistake of trusting his children's opinion of a classic vehicle instead of viewing it for himself.
5x213
One Dead Cat... Six to Go?!; Oyster-Lunch Fail!
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A pet owner fears for the safety of her remaining cats after Jingles the kitten is mauled and killed by a neighbor's husky; a woman who says her landlord hit on her fights with him over a low-income grant and thousands of dollars in bills.
5x214
Near-Death Workout Experience?!
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A man claims he broke his arm in a near-death experience shortly after signing up for personal training, and he says the company continued to charge him for months afterward.
5x215
Dirt Bike Favoritism?!; Police Stop Gym Thief?!
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A mom disagrees with her kids' dad when he plans to give the youngest a grad present that outshines previous gifts to the others; an ex-friend accuses a man of ripping up the flooring to take with him on his way out after a co-tenancy falls apart.
5x216
Homeless Foster Mother Fraud?!; Man Sells Same Car Twice!
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A woman says she bought a car to live in but lets it slip that she is a foster mother, so the judge questions her credibility; when a woman neglects to pick up her car from a tow company, the previous owner "helps" her out.

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