Judge Judy

A woman, accused of threatening to stab her former daughter‑in‑law, is now seeking the right to see her granddaughter. The case centres on whether a court will grant her legal visitation rights despite the alleged threat.

Series 21 delivers a self‑contained episode that centres on a domestic dispute turned legal battle. The instalment is presented as a programme rather than a series, and it falls squarely within the episode genre, offering a concise narrative that unfolds over its runtime. The story follows a woman who is accused of threatening to stab her former daughter‑in‑law in the back. Following that alleged threat, she finds herself fighting to retain visitation rights with her granddaughter, a struggle that drives the episode’s tension. The conflict hinges on the woman’s claim to maintain a relationship with the child despite the serious accusation against her. She argues that the alleged act should not prevent her from seeing her granddaughter, and the episode tracks her attempts to secure a court‑ordered visitation schedule. The narrative presents the legal and emotional hurdles she must navigate while the alleged threat looms over the proceedings. Ultimately, the episode portrays a mother‑grandmother’s determination to stay involved in her granddaughter’s life, even as past actions threaten to sever that bond. The focus remains on the woman’s fight for access, highlighting the complexities that arise when familial ties intersect with allegations of violence.