Judge Judy Ends 30-Year TV Career, Plans to Stay Creative
WHO:
Coming Soon - Judith Sheindlin is 83 years old.
Variety - Judy Sheindlin, known as Judge Judy, is a media personality and legal expert.
Deadline - Judith B. Sheindlin, also known as Judge Judy, appeared on ABC's Good Morning America with her son Adam Levy.
WHAT:
Deadline - Sheindlin described her judgments as "often caustic, usually funny and always final."
Variety - Judge Judy is retiring from onscreen work after 30 years.
Variety - Sheindlin has presided over court cases on TV for 30 years, first on "Judge Judy" and currently on "Judy Justice."
Variety - The series finale of "Judy Justice" is set to release on Oct. 22.
Deadline - Sheindlin announced her retirement from in front of the camera after 30 years of judging.
WHEN:
Coming Soon - The series finale of "Judy Justice" will be available to watch on Oct. 22.
Variety - The series finale of "Judy Justice" will be released on Oct. 22.
WHY:
Variety - Sheindlin stresses that she will continue to be creative despite retiring from onscreen work.
Deadline - Sheindlin's retirement marks the end of her long career in television judging.
HOW:
Deadline - Sheindlin made the announcement during an appearance on Good Morning America.
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 18:01 UTC)
Judith Sheindlin, known for her sharp wit and decisive rulings, is celebrating her 83rd birthday. She describes her judgments as "often caustic, usually funny and always final," which has become a hallmark of her career. Fans can look forward to the series finale of "Judy Justice," set to premiere on October 22.
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(UPDATED September 16, 2026 15:00 UTC)
Judge Judy, known for her long-standing presence in television as a legal expert, announced her retirement from onscreen work after an impressive 30 years. During her appearance on ABC's Good Morning America, she shared that the series finale of "Judy Justice" is set to release on October 22, marking the conclusion of her career in television judging. While she is stepping away from the camera, Sheindlin emphasized that she will continue to pursue creative endeavors beyond her role as a judge.