Judge John Hodgman
Latest Episodes
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The Split Screen Decision
Released 09.06.12
Raj brings the case against his girlfriend Surita, claiming her high-falutin' taste in movies is getting in the way of their shared enjoyment in entertainment.
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Gavelbangers Ball
Released 08.30.12
THIS WEEK: with guest bailiff Monte Bailiff Belmonte and a SECRET expert witness. Caroline brings this case against her boyfriend Will, who's been trying to sell her on his favorite metal bands to no avail.
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The Nominative Case
Released 08.22.12
Jordan and his friend Charles bring an unresolved bet, instigated by a discussion of the DC comics villain Mr.
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Probable Cos-Play
Released 08.15.12
Donald, Jessie and their son are planning a trip to a Star Wars convention for their family vacation.
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The Golden State Debate
Released 08.08.12
Harry says his best friend Dan is spinning his wheels back in their hometown, and should come join him in Los Angeles.
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Night Food Court
Released 08.01.12
Trips for late night fast food and fraternal bonding cause a rift in a relationship -- and only one man can help repair it.
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The Cluck Stops Here
Released 07.25.12
Lauren foresees a Green-Acres type situation for her new suburban backyard, but her husband's vision differs.
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Call in the Family
Released 07.18.12
Katy brings this case against her older brother Steve, who refuses to leave voicemails.
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Antisocial Networking
Released 07.04.12
Lauren brings this case against her friend work-spouse Mike. When is it rude to use your phone in the company of a friend?
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Crumber vs. Crammer
Released 06.27.12
Scott and Jennifer are a married couple who both admit they're kind of messy -- but who's the real slob here?
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A Quashed Plot Never Spoils
Released 06.20.12
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Nature Versus Nerd-ture
Released 06.14.12
Alex and Kristina are a couple of admittedly nerdy people, and they disagree about where to send their future children for summer camp -- to nerd camp to indulge in whatever geeky pursuits they desire, or to a typical summer camp to play Capture the Flag.
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Nature Versus Nerd-ture
Released 06.14.12
Alex and Kristina are a couple of admittedly nerdy people, and they disagree about where to send their future children for summer camp -- to nerd camp to indulge in whatever geeky pursuits they desire, or to a typical summer camp to play Capture the Flag.
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My Dinner with Ennui
Released 06.06.12
Holly and Todd are writing partners who meet at the same restaurants every week. Holly feels their habitual meals are stifling her creativity; Todd thinks it frees up his mind to focus on other things.
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Sibling Drivalry
Released 05.31.12
Luis insists his big sister Alejandra monopolizes the use of their shared vehicle. Alejandra says Luis refuses rides and then pouts.
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Chevy Case
Released 05.23.12
Patrick and his his girlfriend Hannah moved to Portland, Oregon last year and used Patrick's trusty Camaro to get there.
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Spare the Hodg, Spoil the Child
Released 05.16.12
Gail believes she and her nephew Ray are similarly sensitive kindred spirits. As a loving aunt, she thinks she should be able to comfort Ray when he's upset, even over rule-breaking, and help him handle his feelings.
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Rashomom
Released 05.02.12
Rebekah, her mother Denise and grandmother Gloria have a case regarding memory -- specifically, is the memory of a child or an adult more reliable? Denise insists that a grey house stood next door to her childhood home; Gloria says that's simply not...
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Judge John Hodgman 57: A Wing and A Player
Released 04.25.12
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Early Man
Released 04.18.12
Troy believes in never being late for an appointment, party, or movie -- but in striving to avoid tardiness, he's swung the other direction and arrives extra-early.
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Battle Royale
Released 04.11.12
Leeman and his wife Rachel are American citizens who have immigrated to Toronto for school and work. They've become permanent Canadian residents, but Rachel wants to go whole hog and become citizens.
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Die Flederhaus
Released 04.04.12
Two brothers, one dilapidated house, and a colony of bats - what could be more scary about this case?
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Cannery Row
Released 03.28.12
THIS WEEK: Special Expert Witness Alton Brown! Ara and her mom Julia enjoy some mother-daughter bonding time while canning, but Ara insists on following USDA safety manuals, books, and other advice to make sure their canned goods are 100% safe.
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The Stick Shift Rift
Released 03.21.12
Is not knowing how to drive a manual transmission in this day and age A CRIME? That's the question for Cosmo and Jen, a married couple who own a manual and an automatic car, respectively.
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The Wedding Clashers
Released 02.22.12
John and Lindsay are a married couple with two weddings to attend on the same day -- John's childhood best friend's and Lindsay's cousin's.
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Double Dog Dare
Released 02.08.12
Marybeth and Paul are a couple of busy animal loving attorneys who already own a dog and a cat. Marybeth would like to add another dog to their family to help their current toy schnauzer, Olive, relax.
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The Master's Disaster
Released 01.25.12
Jessie and Jason are a happily married couple with a scheduling conflict. Jason is in an intensive master's program and works a full-time job, which leaves him with little to no time for household chores or time for his wife.
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The Wonderful, Terrible, Terrible Towel Trouble
Released 01.12.12
Katie and Bobby are dating and are both fans of Pittsburgh Steelers football. Katie says she was born into the Steelers Nation, while Bobby came to fandom while dating Katie.
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The Carry On Carryings On
Released 01.03.12
Blair and her sister Lisa are frequent flyers. Blair never checks her bags due to the inconvenience of it, opting instead to carry them on. Since she’s only 5’1”, she often relies on the generosity of fellow passengers to hel...
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The Clap Trap
Released 12.22.11
Greg and Eric are longtime friends and sometime-bandmates. They disagree on one area of performance; should members of the band ever ask the audience to clap along to their music?
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Apocalypse Row
Released 12.14.11
Carrie and her husband Phillip are planning for the future. A collapse of civilazation under the coming apocalypse to be exact.
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The Bedding Crasher
Released 12.08.11
When is it appropriate to ask to crash at a friend's place? Should the practice be curtailed when one reaches a certain age or level of financial security?
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Triple Word Scorn
Released 12.01.11
Jesse and Jessica are used to squaring off against one another when they play games like Scrabble & Hangman on their smartphones.
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Driving Miss Drowsy
Released 11.23.11
Austin brings the case against his good friend Ethan. A year ago, they drove cross-country from Santa Cruz, California to Brooklyn, New York.
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Out of REC-order
Released 11.09.11
Strife between two friends -- over DVR recordings. If Anthony requests that Joseph record television programs for him on his personal DVR, is he obligated to come over and watch them?
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The Abuse of Flower Power
Released 11.02.11
Not in MY backyard! Julienne and Emily are neighbors and romantically involved. Julienne has created a garden space but wants to add a particular flower that Emily detests.
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Slash-Friction
Released 10.26.11
What IS a horror movie? Bryan's list of 100 horror movies is all about content. His friend Jay says it's all about the audience's reaction.
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Pepperoni Pauper
Released 10.19.11
A young couple battle embarrassing behavior and bags of trash in search of unpeeled prize tickets for a shot at redemption.
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Panta-Lunacy
Released 10.12.11
Seth and Stephen are colleagues in a Broadway show. They bring a case of Lost and Found, Finders and Keepers, and Losers and Weepers.
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Beard Science
Released 09.28.11
Guest bailiffed by ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper! Friends Mike, Mike and Dan seek a ruling on a modified but highly charged game of beard chicken.
