Judge Judy

A father and his son have taken legal action against their former flatmate to recover their belongings. The case is complicated by allegations of child abuse, the presence of an ankle monitor and a restraining order. The dispute centres on the return of property.

Series 21 delivers an episode that falls squarely within the programme format, presented as a self‑contained instalment of the broader series. It’s catalogued simply as an episode, with no additional genre qualifiers beyond the basic classification. The storyline centres on a father and his son who take legal action against a former flat‑mate, seeking the return of items they claim belong to them. Their lawsuit forms the backbone of the episode, driving the narrative forward as the two parties clash over ownership and possession. Complicating the dispute are serious ancillary issues: allegations of child abuse surface, an ankle monitor is mentioned, and a restraining order has been put in place. These elements add layers of tension to the case, influencing how the court proceedings unfold and affecting the relationships between the characters involved. Together, the property claim and the surrounding legal constraints create a tangled situation where personal safety, alleged misconduct and the right to retrieve belongings intersect. The episode follows the father and son as they navigate these overlapping challenges, illustrating how a seemingly straightforward property dispute can become entangled with far‑reaching legal and personal ramifications.