Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 196 Great Childhood Friends, Lousy Roommates!; Short Temper, Long Rap Sheet!

In this episode of Judge Judy, titled 'Great Childhood Friends, Lousy Roommates!; Short Temper, Long Rap Sheet!', two former childhood friends are at odds after deciding to room together. The plaintiff claims that her former friend and roommate caused damages to their shared apartment and refused to pay her share of the rent. The defendant argues that the plaintiff was an irresponsible roommate who failed to pay her share of the bills and frequently brought strangers into the apartment.

Judge Judy listens attentively to both sides of the story and zeroes in on the details to get to the bottom of the case. From the plaintiff's account, it becomes clear that she had to bear the brunt of the expenses for the apartment while her former friend and roommate did little to contribute. She also alleges that the defendant trashed the apartment, broke furniture and refused to clean up after herself.

In contrast, the defendant claims that the plaintiff brought strangers to the apartment and was frequently out of town, leaving her stranded with bills and other expenses. She also alleges that the plaintiff failed to pay her share of the bills which made it difficult for her to contribute to the rent.

As the case unfolds, Judge Judy notices that the plaintiff is trying to sugarcoat her role in the dispute while blaming everything on the defendant. Similarly, the defendant also appears to be exaggerating her story to prove her innocence. Judge Judy is quick to point out these discrepancies and calls out both parties for their inconsistent statements.

In another case heard in this episode, a man with a long criminal record is accused of damaging property and assaulting his former landlord. The defendant tries to argue that he was provoked into the altercation and was acting in self-defense. He also claims that he was not responsible for the damages caused to the property.

Judge Judy listens patiently to both sides but is not swayed by the defendant's attempts to downplay his charges. Her no-nonsense approach and piercing questions quickly break down the defendant's lie and reveal the truth of the matter.

As always, Judge Judy cuts through the noise and delivers her verdict with precision and authority. Her wisdom and experience shine through in this episode, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.