Discussions of a sexual nature are not commonplace, however, some cases may involve discussion of past relations between the plaintiff and the defendant, or their relationships with other people. Some episodes may contain references to sexually transmitted diseases, infidelity, and in less frequent instances, somewhat explicit descriptions of sex acts (though terms deemed ill-suited for network television are muted).

Contains only verbal references to past acts of violence and threat. Opposing parties may react aggressively to one another.

Judge Judy contsantly insults the planiffs and defendants calling people "idiots", "stupid" "moron" etc. mild profanity.

Contains only infrequent mild coarse language in some episodes, including terms such as "bitch" "pissed" and "crap", however, the use of such terms are typically used in the context of the opposing parties recalling past incidents in which such terms may have been used. Stronger terms are muted.

Contains only verbal references to alcohol misuse and illicit substances in some episodes, and such behaviour is not condoned.

The way she bullies people, and her overall attitude, especially in later seasons will make certain viewers uncomfortable