Judge Judy

When a man recognises a baby that looks like his former girlfriend’s child, he orders a paternity test to determine if he is the father. Following the test, the child’s mother, upset by his involvement, brings a legal claim against him, accusing him of vandalism.

Series 21 is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode genre and is classified simply as a programme, with no further categorisation supplied. The format follows the usual structure of a self‑contained story, allowing the narrative to unfold within its brief runtime. The plot kicks off when a man spots a baby who bears a striking resemblance to the child of an ex‑girlfriend. Struck by the similarity, he decides to verify whether he could be the father, prompting him to arrange a paternity test. He goes ahead with the test, hoping the results will clarify his relationship to the child. The outcome of that test leads to an unexpected development: the mother of the baby, now aware of his involvement, decides to take legal action against him. The legal claim she brings isn’t about custody or support; instead, she sues him on the grounds of vandalism. This twist adds a further layer to the story, turning a personal inquiry into a courtroom confrontation.