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Season 1 – Bad Judge

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Rebecca Wright parties hard, rocks out as the drummer in a band with her best friend and presides over court in Los Angeles as one of the toughest and most-respected --if unorthodox -- criminal court judges in town. While being well-established in her professional life, her wild-child lifestyle has left her untethered in her personal life, despite a bevy of male admirers. But when an 8-year-old whose parents she sentenced shows up needing her help, he seems poised to be the guy who finally ties Rebecca down.
Bad Judge — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A alleged comedy charged with minimal wit, Bad Judge is benched by stale jokes and a lead performance that lacks conviction.

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Robert Bianco USA Today Oct 3, 2014
1.5/4
What you're left with is a show that reeks of too many cooks, and one Walsh seems ill-equipped to save. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Oct 2, 2014
Walsh, an actress who has only grown more interesting with time, is worth watching, even as the show grows slack beneath her. Check this out if only to remind yourself that she is made to last, whether Bad Judge does or not. Go to Full Review Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Oct 2, 2014
1/4
If you've seen the promos for this loud comedy, you know how terrible it might be. Sadly, even after post-pilot tinkering, it's that terrible. Go to Full Review Rob Lowman Los Angeles Daily News Feb 3, 2015
Walsh is pretty lively as Rebecca, and she's worth watching. Go to Full Review Rebecca Murray Showbiz Junkies Oct 7, 2014
D
Think Bad Teacher but in a courtroom and without any real funny lines. Go to Full Review Thad Ogburn News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) Oct 3, 2014
Sorry, NBC, but this is just too easy: Bad Judge = Worse Show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 21, 2025 13 funny NBC episodes. Rated TV-14 for Intensely Suggestive Dialogue (D) and Strong Coarse Language (L). See more Jan 16, 2015 I absolutely love this show. It shows the American Legal system from a comedic point of view, and it does so with a slightly feminist perspective. It comes to light that the main character is in fact a brilliant lawyer, who went on to become a judge. I think this show is funny, cute and witty. Looking forward to a second season! See more Jan 16, 2015 I really liked this. Characters are good - but the setting is less than believable, but then again it's a comedy. See more Jan 15, 2015 Would have been better on HBO or Showtime so you could really be a bad judge See more Jan 8, 2015 This show is funny enough to keep, just sayn. See more Dec 1, 2014 I'm not normally a comedy fan, and I have to admit, I almost signed this show off. The first episode was a little rocky. I didn't see it holding long term water, but there's been more character development for Walsh's character in 8 episodes than there have been in most of the leading characters in the crime dramas. Chalk one up for the crime comedy. Even if the only crime is sexual harassment in the court room. It's a good laugh right when I need one without being too over the top. Just a dash of human emotion without being too mushy. I wish they had signed for a second season. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kate Walsh

Rebecca Wright

Tone Bell

Tedward

Ryan Hansen

Gary Boyd

John Ducey

Tom Barlow

Miguel Sandoval

Judge Hernandez

Angela Kinsey

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2014 Pilot Rebecca Wright, one of the most respected and toughest criminal court judges in Los Angeles, leads an anything-but-innocent private life. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2014 Meteor Shower Not ready to move forward with Gary, Rebecca tries to clear her head with some time alone; a vehicle mishap leads to Rebecca realizing the importance of her relationship with Tedward. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2014 One Brave Waitress Rebecca tries to befriend the court stenographer after forgetting her name; Rebecca looks for a way to get retribution after failing to find justice in the courtroom. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2014 Knife to a Gunfight Rebecca considers getting a gun when a convict is released and Tedward fears for her safety; Tom wants Rebecca to go easy on a mentally unstable criminal. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2014 Judge and Jury While Rebecca is serving on a jury for a prostitution case, Tedward trains Gary to be Rebecca's potential replacement in the Serpico Olympics. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2014 What Is Best in Life? Rebecca doesn't come through for Tedward, forcing him to come to a realization about their friendship; Rebecca runs into her archnemesis (Rachael Harris) at a poker game. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2014 Communication Breakdown As Rebecca helps a friend (Angela Kinsey) through a divorce, Gary plans a commitment-themed romantic evening; Hernandez has a fashion crisis. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2014 The Cat's Out of the Bag Rebecca's ex-husband visits to let her know about the death of a friend; Tedward tries to meet single women in the courtroom. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2014 Face Mask Mom While Rebecca tries the case of a mother who tackled a Pee Wee Football player, a broken air conditioner makes the trial more difficult. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 1, 2015 The Fixer Rebecca finds that not everyone appreciates her making judgments on their decisions; Tedward and Tom must persuade a witness to testify; Hernandez must take a sexual harassment course. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 8, 2015 Naked and Afraid During a high profile case, a hacker releases an incriminating picture of Rebecca; someone turns to Gary for advice. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 15, 2015 Lockdown A police emergency leaves everyone on lockdown inside the courthouse; a hungry Tedward realizes someone stole the granola bars from his earthquake kit. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 22, 2015 Case Closed Drama with Michelle's ex-husband threatens Rebecca's chances of breaking a courtroom record; Tom tries to make friends; Gary and Tedward look for a gift for Rebecca. Details

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Bad Judge — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Chad Kultgen, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Anne Heche, Jill Sobel Messick, Kevin J. Messick, Kate Walsh
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2014
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