Judge Judy Hangs Up Her Robe After Decades

Judith Sheindlin, renowned for her acerbic wit on "Judge Judy," has concluded a lengthy television career. Her iconic show, which first aired on September 16, 1996, finished its run on CBS in 2021. A recent Amazon Prime spinoff, "Judy Justice," is set to air its final new episode on October 22nd.

While Sheindlin is stepping away from the bench, she is not retiring from television. The 83-year-old will be an executive producer for "Adam's Law," a new show starring her son, Adam Levy, premiering Monday on CBS Media Ventures. Additionally, an adult animated series titled "Judyverse" is in development, featuring a baby version of Judge Judy.

Sheindlin's career spanned over two decades, during which "Judge Judy" consistently drew millions of viewers and won multiple Emmy Awards. Before her television success, she served as a prosecutor in the New York Family Court system and was appointed to the bench in 1982 by former New York City Mayor Ed Koch. Her sharp commentary and astute understanding of human motivation were hallmarks of her on-screen persona.