Tribunal Justice

Episode 1 · 24-Hour Bakery Business

A friendship/business partnership falls apart when a dessert shop closes only one day after its profitable grand opening due to a communication break down.

Episode 2 · Friends Don't Catfish Friends

A friendship of over 40 years is destroyed when an investment opportunity turns out to be non-existent. The victim of the alleged ruse claims he was ghosted by his childhood friend after giving him $3500.

Episode 3 · Hidden Damages

A young woman who served in Afghanistan sues for thousands in emotional distress after going through the ringer with a used car salesman and deathtrap of a car.

Episode 4 · Adult Pop-Up Store Fail

The owner of an adult online store claims an employee made off with $5,000 worth of products by refusing to return merchandise after a pop-up store event.

Episode 5 · Violent Roommates

Mutual combat between ex-roommates leads to serious injuries, restraining orders and jailtime. A heated lawsuit over $10K in missing property ensues.

Episode 6 · Tattoo Bleedover Nightmare

A painful tattoo session leaves a woman suing for the $10K court maximum in damages. She claims the artist maliciously hurt her arm during a tattoo cover-up session due to an argument over creative differences.

Episode 7 · Dentist Debauchery?

A veteran on a fixed income loans $10K to his down-and-out dentist in order to save his practice from bankruptcy. Alleged business sabotage, a million-dollar hospital bill and 'free' dental work to a younger girlfriend are excuses as to why he can't pay.

Episode 8 · Home Sweet Home No More

A woman sues her ex-fiancé for the unauthorized and incomplete renovation of her home which left she and their children without a way to bathe. He says that he intended to finish the work but the home environment had become toxic.

Episode 9 · Vigilante Dognapping Attempt (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, a woman takes the law into her own hands when she and her armed boyfriend force their way into a dog-grooming business to try and regain custody of her service animal. An employee and her children are traumatized by the caught-on-tape incident.

Episode 10 · Vigilante Dognapping Attempt (Part 2)

In part two, the owner of the dog-grooming business speaks out about the repeated threats posed by this disgruntled client and her boyfriend; he sues for unpaid services. The Judges must decide which litigant can provide a better home for the animal.

Episode 11 · Ex-Friends with Benefits

A young mother comes to the financial rescue of a new love interest who tells her that his job is in jeopardy. When she asks for repayment, he tells her to take it up in small claims court. The Judges have a field day.

Episode 12 · Mother and Son Car Crisis

A law enforcement officer sues her son for 'cancelling' his agreement to pay in full for her beloved 2009 Dodge Challenger. Their fight comes to a head when he is involved in a car accident without insurance coverage.

Episode 13 · Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Eighteen years after his mother's death, a man claims he never received his fair share of the inheritance and sues his sister for damages. She blames him for ruining the sale of their mother's home.

Episode 14 · The Editors Shuffle

An aspiring writer/director accuses her film editor of ruining her chances to get into film festivals due to his personal drama. He claims her trafficking fantasy/thriller was unorganized and out of sync.

Episode 15 · Covid Tenant Protection Shutdown

A 72-year-old man from Los Angeles is faced with eviction when his out-of-state landlord is diagnosed with cancer and needs to move back to California for treatment. A heated showdown over tenant rights during the pandemic ensues.

Episode 16 · Don't Mix Business with Pleasure

Only weeks after meeting on a dating site, a couple decide to go into the resale business together. Without a contract, they dispute everything from start-up costs to a Miami birthday trip and a yacht outing.

Episode 17 · Property or Priorities (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, a woman in recovery accuses her ex-fiancé of refusing to return her belongings. He counters with accusations of fraud.

Episode 18 · Property or Priorities (Part 2)

In part two, a woman's serious health issues and related GoFundMe page are called into question when she sues a close friend for personal property. She must also defend against accusations that she tampered with evidence in a trial that granted her a restraining order against her ex-friend.

Episode 19 · I Smell a Cat!

A woman blames her live-in nephew for property damage caused by his cat and sues him for back rent; he points the finger at her cat and says she was often too intoxicated to remember that he'd paid the rent.

Episode 20 · I Thought He Was Dead

A social worker for refugees loans a friend $5,000 out of his savings only to be ghosted when he seeks payback. His 'friend' claims the money was a business investment that didn't pan out and that he owes nothing.

Episode 21 · Pontoon Catfish

A Navy veteran buys a 34-year-old pontoon boat that almost sinks after a family outing; he sues the seller for a refund after three months of ownership. The Judges deliver a surprising verdict.

Episode 22 · Body Sculpting Fiasco (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, an aesthetician's cancer diagnosis prevents her from providing body sculpting services to a tummy-tuck client but her severe no-refund policy may save her from paying out damages.

Episode 23 · Body Sculpting Fiasco '(Part 2)

In part two, a woman pays an aesthetician for a 'mommy makeover' but claims the firming, lipo-laser procedure was a fail. She demands a full refund for services rendered despite the aesthetician's health challenges.

Episode 24 · Group Home Dispute

A tenant says he sought refuge in a group home after suffering an assault only to be accused of having unauthorized sex by the retired psychiatrist who ran the place. The former doctor said he only wanted to help those in need.

Episode 25 · Covid-Relief Entitlement

During the height of the pandemic, a woman refuses to pay rent because her apartment is in disrepair. Her landlord claims she neglected to reapply for Covid relief.

Episode 26 · Overflooded & Drained My Account

A couple living in a flood plain sue an unlicensed plumber for costs to repair his allegedly shoddy work. They claim he left their yard a mess and made comments they viewed as racist.

Episode 27 · The Dumped Dog

A feisty Jack Russell Terrier is accused of eating everything in sight and is 'un-adopted' by her overwhelmed rescue family. When the dog is later found wandering the streets, volunteers from the non-profit animal rescue sue the adoptive family for breach of contract.

Episode 28 · The Odd Couple 2.0 and No Good Deed

The Judges rule on two cases in this episode. In the first, Covid may have gotten the best of a landlord and tenant when they wage war over the cleanliness of their shared space. He claims she was a neat freak; she admonishes him for his lack of respect for the 'show towels' in the bathroom. Up next, a woman's friend of 30 years neglects to pay her back after she helped him in his time of need.

Episode 29 · Heated Up Over Cooling Down

Tempers run hot when a homeowner sues an unlicensed contractor for $5K in damages after an allegedly botched air-conditioner installation. Officer Byrd intervenes to restore order in the courtroom.

Episode 30 · Stroke While Driving? (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, an uninsured driver denies being at fault when his car T-bones into an elderly woman's vehicle at a four-way intersection. The senior suffers a head injury during the collision.

Episode 31 · Stroke While Driving? (Part 2)

In part two, a medical report after the collision indicates that the elderly driver suffered a mild stroke. The Judges must determine if the stroke contributed to or was a result of the crash. They call upon an accident reconstructionist to testify.

Episode 32 · Prison Payback

A woman working double-time as a surrogate mother and warehouse employee sues her ex-convict cousin for an unpaid loan. He admits she was the only family member to stand by him during his 7-year prison term but denies owing her a penny.

Episode 33 · Bully or Good Samaritan?

A woman breaks down in tears over a loan to her niece who accuses her of slander and defamation. The aunt claims her new phone transcribed comments she had made and sent them without her knowledge.

Episode 34 · Scum Busters

A woman threatens police intervention if a housekeeper returns to her home after allegedly doing a shoddy job of cleaning. The housekeeper submits video evidence that she left the place tidy and claims that she worked for eight hours.

Episode 35 · Not Living Single

A man accuses his ex-landlord of refusing to verify him as a past tenant; he claims her actions forced his family to live in a motel for months. He sues for return of his security deposit and for displacement expenses.

Episode 36 · Wedding Contractor or Con Artist?

An engaged couple sue their wedding planner for the court maximum after their dream wedding does not take place. Large payments to vendors are called into question when the planner cannot produce evidence that they took place.

Episode 37 · Up in Smoke (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part episode, after a raging apartment fire causes over $250K in damages, a tenant accuses her landlord of property theft and demands that her security deposit be returned.

Episode 38 · Up in Smoke (Part 2)

In part two, the landlord blames his tenant for starting the fire citing her combustible gas cans as the possible flame accelerant. The defendant says she and her daughter were lucky to get out alive.

Episode 39 · Outrageous Prank

A cruel and disgusting act of revenge involving a small dog is caught on tape when a woman goes after her roommate for allegedly breaking 'girl code.' Soon after, a fight over unpaid rent escalates into physical violence.

Episode 40 · Mother Knows Best

A former lawyer sues her adult son for falling behind on truck payments; he adds insult to injury by racking up tickets and tolls on the vehicle and by calling her possessive and controlling.