Divorce Court Season 17
The venerable courtroom show takes a look at real-life divorcing couples. The soon-to-be exes tell their stories to the judge, who gives the ruling and settles all the usual -- and unusual -- divorce issues by the end of the episode. This third incarnation of the show premiered on August 30, 1999, with the first having premiered in 1957. This current incarnation has seen different presiding judges: former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney Mablean Ephriam (1999–2006), former municipal court judge Lynn Toler (2006–2020), former NYC prosecutor Faith Jenkins (2020–2022), and former Brooklyn A.D.A. Star Jones (2022- ). Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is one of the longest-running syndicated television programs of all time. Divorce Court also holds the record for the longest-running court show of all time, leading the second-place show The People's Court by two years.
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1999 / TV-PGThe venerable courtroom show takes a look at real-life divorcing couples. The soon-to-be exes tell their stories to the judge, who gives the ruling and settles all the usual -- and unusual -- divorce issues by the end of the episode. This third incarnation of the show premiered on August 30, 1999, with the first having premiered in 1957. This current incarnation has seen different presiding judges: former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney Mablean Ephriam (1999–2006), former municipal court judge Lynn Toler (2006–2020), former NYC prosecutor Faith Jenkins (2020–2022), and former Brooklyn A.D.A. Star Jones (2022- ). Since the debut of the original series in 1957, it is one of the longest-running syndicated television programs of all time. Divorce Court also holds the record for the longest-running court show of all time, leading the second-place show The People's Court by two years.
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Divorce Court Season 17 Full Episode Guide
A husband says his wife's habit of picking up and moving on has left him unemployed and heading for home
This spouse made it clear that marrying her was a package deal and brought along her ex-girlfriend to live with them.
Is a woman's jealousy from an incident in the beginning of the relationship holding her back from saying I do?
A man's jealousy is creating lots of drama in his relationship and could put an end to their soon to be marriage.
When a man cheats on his woman with his ex, bares a child, and then messes around with a stripper; will his woman get close with another man just to get revenge?
When today's couple got married he says his husband changed and their relationship was torn apart.
Taylor knew about Jarric's reputation with the ladies when they got together, but was hoping he'd change. Did fatherhood curb his appetite for other women or did Taylor ignore a red flag?
Jasminn says her boyfriend's insistence on togetherness is smothering her and she wants out.
Bryant socializes with female friends, ex-girlfriends, and prostitutes - but says Ricqreesha isn't allowed to have male friends. Is this a double standard or is there more to the story?
Noelle gave Terrell an ultimatum - get rid of the third wheel in this relationship or I'm leaving you. Is Terrell's best friend really the problem or does this couple have deeper issues?
Judge Toler reins in an angry and combative woman. Is fear and intimidation causing her boyfriend's deception or is there another reason?
Unfortunately, husbands and wives cheat on each other - but with the same person?
Adam told Inna he was going to visit his family for 2 days, but returned home 2 years later!
When the substance of "Mary Jane" becomes the root of this couple's issue, will one spouse turn to liquor to wash away her problems or will she turn for help from the Judge Toler to put a stop to this madness?
Jamell got a day pass from the halfway house and went to visit Ayanna, but when he got there he saw another man running out the back door.
Broken windows, sour cream, and a disastrous vacation - wait until you hear the stories this couple has to tell. [Part 2 of 2]
Mariah was an exotic dancer and Shannon would watch her work, but when Mariah saw him talking to another dancer, trouble started. [Part 1 of 2]
Cyber Sex Addiction has caused this couple to go off-line.
Today on Divorce Court is a woman about to divorce her husband because he works too much and he doesn't spend enough time with her?
Brenda was 6 months pregnant when she contracted an STD from Raymond. Lingering suspicions of cheating led to private investigators and even polygraph tests.
Two months after dating, Laura and Gregorio found out they were having a baby.
LoQuan says Gabrielle begged him to move in with her, so he did. Now, she accuses him of using her to further his rap career.
A middle school crush brought Ramata and DeQuan together. Now they're 21, with 4 children and accusations of cheating are tearing them apart.
This couple tells outrageous stories about each other's crazy antics. Tune in to hear why Danyale found Rayburn naked in a cemetery, singing into a bullhorn!
A young couple cannot move forward when one partner refuses to let go of the past
Precious and Darwin were headed to the altar until court documents revealed that Darwin wasn't divorced from his first wife.
After two years together, Diana came home to find Raymone and another woman half naked together.
Chevoyn and Deandre have 5 children plus one on the way, but Chevoyn is sick and tired of Deandre constantly accusing her of cheating.
Arlana and Paris were high school sweethearts that married and had 2 children. Over the years, Arlana says Paris cheated on her with 7 different women.
A paternity test exposes a man's character and reveals a woman's secret.
Did this wife really find out her husband was at risk for Diabetes when she forced him to take a test for STDs? Should she be more worried about his health or his cheating?
Judge Lynn Toler helps a young woman understand that first comes trust, then comes marriage, and then comes babies in the baby carriage.
But he has to be careful when he's on stage because Arlena might show up in a jealous rage. To make matters worse, George accuses Arlena of stalking him.
Meet the couple who really thought their relationship was going to work after getting pregnant after only two months of dating each other.
Should a controlling girlfriend make her vegetarian boyfriend eat beef? What happens next could be hard to stomach.
This spouse says he had planned to travel the world with his wife, but instead she is doing it without him. Will this husband be able to wrangle his globetrotting wife, or will she continue to trek the world without him?
Is Ms. Robinson ready to marry a man with 15 children?
When a woman is too shy to tell her story, can Judge Lynn uncover why she has lost her voice?
After a husband dumps his first wife for a new one, he is back in Divorce Court for the second time around. Will the judge help this new couple resolve their issues, or will the man walk away a two time loser?
A fiancé's bad attitude and big secret threaten to push their wedding date clear off the calendar
Financial disorganization leaves one couple confused about their future together
Is one man's obsession with twerking videos too much for his marriage to handle?
After being apart for 18 years, this spouse tried to rekindle a childhood relationship when he married his wife. Now he's seeking a divorce.
When the traditional bread winner isn't making any dough, a couple is forced to move back in with her family.
A wife claims she was surprised with divorce papers. But now, does she really want him back?
Tyler is an avid surfer and says all he needs is his waves and his babe and he'll be happy, but his spouse is ready to put down roots and settle down. Can this couple find neutral ground on dry land?
This couple has been together for five years and have cancelled two weddings. Will they lose their race to the altar again or is the third time really the charm?
A paternity test exposes a man's character and reveals a woman's secret.
After an angry spouse breaks multiple cell phones out of jealousy, will withholding sex even the score?
She says he leaves her for the slightest reason. He says she drives him away with false accusations.
If you've cheated on your spouse after 15 years of being together, could the faithful spouse be forgiving, or will they seek revenge?
A woman says her husband ran out on their marriage, when her money ran out. Now, she is ready to call it quits?
The couple today says growing up in a foster care system taught them how to foster their own ideas, but not how to care for each other.
When a couple from two different social statuses marries, will they learn to live with their differences, or will they skip town to find the peace that they crave?
Is a disagreement over disciplining the children destroying an otherwise strong marriage?
This spouse says that her mate's compulsive gambling has caused her to file for bankruptcy. Will she lay her cards on the table and leave him for good?
A wife stopped being an exotic dancer to become a homemaker for the betterment of the family, but did changing her lifestyle actually destroy her marriage?
A woman says her fiancé's funky ways are preventing her from walking down the aisle
Is a woman gambling her future away with a man who is too controlling
A late father's urn earns this couple a ticket to Divorce Court. Will the lost remains tear today's couple apart?
Can affection cause a connection? Or is there too much romantic fantasy and not enough commitment?
Is this man sabotaging his relationship because of his experience from previous relationships or are his suspicions that his woman cheated justified?
Will a woman's bad cooking destroy her relationship or is her man too wrapped up in his own world to recognize that she is worth more to him than just a hot meal?
Did James actually proposed to his girlfriend or is this just a colossal misunderstanding?
A woman claims she married under false pretenses. Then she hears great advice as an impartial witness speaks the truth about her spouse.
A young man says he wants out of the relationship because he isn't good enough for his woman, but is he making a mistake?
After moving to Atlanta for a better life for their family, this spouse says her mate's cheating spiraled out of control.
A spur of the moment marriage leads to lasting disagreements.
Is one man's obsessive relationship with his dogs causing the downfall of his marriage?
A woman says the father of her 4 children dismisses her feelings, and now she's ready to dismiss their 12 year relationship.
Aman's King Tut attitude causes his girlfriend to uncover the truth about their financial situation.
This young couple has been together since high school and both have cheated. However, they have a child to raise but continue to act like kids.
Is this woman barking up the wrong tree with outrageous jealousy or is her man a cheating dog?
Was a woman's jealousy the downfall of her relationship or was her intense jealousy justified by her man's actions?
Did William get married just so he could move out of his family's house?
This relationship is really going to the dogs. He says he's dog tired of competing with their pooches for her love. She says he's the pick of the litter, but their puppies are here to stay.
The key to this situation is determining one woman's new young boyfriend should get a key to her apartment.
Did a jealous woman honestly believe forcing her man to tattoo her initials on his neck would prevent him from cheating?
If one spouse is a cheapskate and the other is the breadwinner, can the union survive? Or will someone get kicked out of the house?
If you meet a man 30 days ago, and get pregnant, will your spouse stick around and prepare for a future with you, or will he leap into the arms of other women until the baby comes?
This couples anger issues are driving all of their friends away
Did texting other men in the beginning of your relationship ruined this couple's future together?
Will this spouse's sexy business keep a smile on her husband's face, or will it heighten her husband's jealous ways so much that he becomes her #1 investigator?
After 11 years this wife says she is moving forward in life and is tired of waiting for her husband to catch up. Will her husband find a way to keep up or will he be left in the dust?
A husband's complacency pushes one wife to seek her freedom, see what Judge Lynn Toler has to say about it.
With a divorce pending, today's couple tries to temper an out-of-control anger issue that's destroying their relationship.
While a husband is deployed, his wife has a "friend" help raise their new son. Is he just a friend or should her husband be worried?
When a wife finds out her husband is addicted to cyber pornography; will she pull the plug on their marriage?
Was it considered cheating when she dated someone else during today's couple's separation or was it acceptable because he dated someone else too?
When the "House Man" spends all his time picking up after his wife, will he get praise and affection, or will his wife hi-five him and study for school?
This spouse says after 4 years of marriage his wife is not living up to his expectations and should be more like his mother.
A wife can't prove that her husband really cheated on her, an allegation he denies. Is he innocent or is she just a bad investigator?
When a young couple's biggest issue is "poking" on social media, will they school the Judge on their generational issues, or will Judge Toler teach them a thing or two?
Did Michelle really cheat on her husband simply to let him know that their marriage was not meant to be?
Find out if driving an 18-wheeler drives a wedge between into today's marriage or will love fuel the way?
When a busy spouse neglects her family and focuses on fitness and business, will Mr. Mom step up, or ship out?
When R.E.S.P.E.C.T for one another becomes the challenge for two young couples; will the hurtful name calling from one spouse continue or will the other one decide to move on?
A relationship built on lies crumbles as the truth is slowly revealed today with Judge Lynn Toler.
Quitting your job for love turns out to be a bad idea for one couple after she lets her former coworker move in.
Is this relationship doomed because neither person will admit to who cheated on who first?
Walking away from a high flying career grounds one young couple after crash landing into reality.
Are children the only thing keeping a marriage together?
A husband says he's forgiven his wife for her past mistakes, but he clearly has not forgotten them.
Too much drinking sends this couple to the Emergency Room, leaving their relationship on life support
This spouse says after he lost his job his mate treated him poorly. He says he found a way to make money, but she didn't approve of his performing in drag, so she kicked him out.
It's a rocky road for one couple when the reality of marriage hits them once they finally live in the same city
After losing over 100 pounds this spouse has a new outlook on life and is contemplating marriage.
After 28 years of marriage a frustrated husband says his wife no longer communicates with him. He says he was so desperate that he asked their daughters to step in to resolve the situation.
A couple will take a glimpse into their future. Through the magic of makeup they will age 30 years and learn that you can't rely on your looks forever.
A couple will take a glimpse into their future. Through the magic of makeup they will age 30 years and learn that you can't rely on your looks forever.
If looks, hairstyles, status, and money are all that you have to offer your spouse, will aging this couple 30 years into their future give them a reality check?
Will an ignored spouse get the attention she craves after bleaching basketball shoes and damaging cell phones?
This spouse says that her mate's constant temper tantrums are getting in the way of their eight year relationship.
Is a 29 year age gap too much for a marriage to overcome?
A sudden outburst in the courtroom forces Judge Lynn Toler to bring down the gavel on a spouse's anger issues.
When you play house with the boy next door for 12 years things are bound to spiral out of control
What happens, when jealousy from past relationships become the grounds for a divorce in this marriage?
When a husband won't grow up and a wife won't pull her own weight, a couple is forced to live apart.
When avatars meet the role-playing begins. But will the love last after the computers crash and the couple get together in the real world?
Part two of the case with the family who has chosen to live in a polygamist marriage sanctioned through their religion. [Part 2 of 2]
A couple has chosen to expand their relationship into a polygamist marriage through their religion. There are four wives and everything was going well until their husband started breaking the rules. [Part 1 of 2]
When a man pawns his woman's engagement ring, did he ruin his chance at marriage with her?
Did cheating with your spouse's friend cause this spouse to turn to alcohol in order to deal with their problems?
A young woman wants answers. Should she marry her boyfriend, is she really the problem in their relationship?
Is Emory not letting Ivoiree move in to their marital home because he thinks she cheated on him, or is there a deeper reason?
When a husband's need for alone time and a wife's need for attention clash, a couple considers drastic measures to save their marriage
A husband believes that women should strive for perfection and should always follow their man. Do his rules actually expose his own imperfections?
Did a jealous woman's man really cheat on her 4 years ago or is she imagining something that didn't really happen?
When a husband wrongfully gets sent to jail over some Easter clothes, will this be the final straw in their marriage?
Will Judge Toler give this couple her blessing after she uncovers a disturbing story?
After 10 years this spouse gives her mate an ultimatum to stop being a stripper or move out. Will her man try to wiggle his way out of it as he has in the past?
When a husband keeps telling everyone that his wife has a new boyfriend, is he setting himself up for disaster?
When calling your wife a "Bird" becomes a new way to say she is sleeping around, will she take that language lightly, or take her anger out on a vehicle?
Did one day of cheating turn into an 8 year punishment from the other spouse?
An open relationship may close the book on one marriage after a husband moves on with a new relationship.
Did Neka really think handcuffing her spouse to the bed would save their marriage?
This couple raced to the altar. Now, after two months they are seeking a divorce. Has this couple reached the finish line in their relationship?
Was the loss of a child the cause of a cheating spouse?
Now that Paola is pregnant is Jonathan just starting arguments to tear their relationship apart?
Will this night life loving wife stop going to gentlemen's clubs and meeting "sugar daddies" to keep her husband?
Was it James' addiction to pot, porn, and video games that destroyed the marriage or, was it because Elizabeth cheated 52 times?
Wayne and Desiree, together since high school, have both filed multiple divorce papers on each other, but they keep taking each other back!
Does 'til death do us part still apply when your spouse steals your wedding ring and pawns it?
Has the dream of being a Rap Videographer ruined their marriage?
After quitting a job and moving in with a man, Jennifer Jacobs claims her boyfriend Dennis felt empowered to control every aspect of their relationship.
Will love lead Kimberly to give up the bad boys for a "Preacher's kid"?
Can a marriage survive two different parenting styles for a blended family of six children and a cheating husband?
Dale says Ariana's exotic dancing forced him to rethink their relationship and rescue his newborn baby girl.
When you open your house to your ex's belongings and you flirt on the job, should you be surprised that there are major trust issues in your relationship?
Chanel finds out the hard lesson, if he seems too good to be true, he probably is.
The courtroom heats up and tears flow when Michele must decide if she's outgrown Allan.
Margaret wants her fiancé Musa to put a ring on her finger or get to stepping.
Too much fishing on dating websites and too much fishing on camping trips causes turmoil for this troubled couple.
Long-suffering Isaiah says the lies and deception started on day one of a 12 year relationship. Is it time to just be honest and call it quits?
Crosby's a saver. Dayna's a spender. If cheapness is his weakness, will this couple stand a chance?
Will some barbecued clothes teach a cheating spouse a lesson in marriage?
After hearing several secret conversations with other men on his girlfriend, Vanessa's cell phone, is Jeovany ready to hang up the phone on his relationship?
Is young love destined to fail for the Robersons? Elexus says he is beginning to show controlling behavior.
Dawn claims Dante has a drinking problem, but he says it was his spouse's nagging that drove him to drink.
Kerrainn's attempt to school her husband on his duties, and his failure to check off each task means they are going to have a rocky and lonely night