The Judge poster
Seen it?

The Judge

TV·2001–2001·1 season, 2 episodes·NBC·Drama, Crime, Mystery·2h 50m·Created by Steve Martini

Streaming on (US) Amazon Prime VideofuboTVSee all

Everything brilliant and compassionate defense attorney Paul Madriani stands for is put to the test when he's hired to defend an indefensible adversary. Baltimore's Judge Armando Acosti's harsh and inflexible rulings are notorious. His unjust sentence of attorney Paul Madriani's latest client, an abused wife charged with the murder of her husband, is proof. But Madriani soon finds himself in a curious position of power over the judge. Acosti is arrested for soliciting a prostitute-undercover vice cop, Brittany Hill, who's called in as key witness for the prosecution. Acosti denies the charges, but when Hill is murdered-and all evidence points to the judge - Acosti finds himself in desperate need of a savvy defense. The irony isn't lost on Madriani.

Cast

Chris NothChris NothPaul MadrianiEdward James OlmosEdward James OlmosJudge Armando AcostiLolita DavidovichLolita DavidovichCaroline RosettiCharles DurningCharles DurningJudge Harlan RadovichJohn TerryJohn TerryColeman KlineMark BlumMark BlumHarry HobbsHeidi MarkHeidi MarkBrittany HillAlec McClureAlec McClureTony Rosetti

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2001Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1May 6, 2001—The reputation of Paul Madriani, the much-admired lawyer created by writer Steve Martini, is at stake as he is called in to defend the ruthl
  2. S01E02Episode 2May 13, 2001—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Shows like The Judge all similar shows

The closest matches on shared genres, ranked by match strength and popularity.

  1. 01Drama·Crime·MysteryGrantchester2014–present·PBS PassportStreaming on NetflixEavesdropping on the life of Sidney Chambers, a charismatic, charming, crime-fighting clergyman, and his partner in crime Police Inspector Geordie Keating, became a highlight for the audience who revelled in their on…7.7Compare
  2. 02Drama·Crime·MysteryHigh Potential2024–present·ABCStreaming on HuluHigh Potential follows Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.7.4Compare
  3. 03Drama·Crime·MysteryCastle2009–2016·ABCAlso on Amazon Prime VideoCastle follows Rick Castle who is one of the world's most successful crime authors.8.2Compare
  4. 04Drama·Crime·MysteryThe Mentalist2008–2015·CBSStreaming on HuluPatrick Jane, an independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation.8.2Compare
  5. 05Drama·Crime·MysteryElementary2012–2019·CBSAlso on Amazon Prime VideoElementary is a modern-day take on the classic Sherlock Holmes story about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases.8.3Compare
  6. 06Drama·Crime·MysteryDexter2006–2013·Paramount+ with ShowtimeAlso on fuboTVHe's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor.8.4Compare

Head-to-head pick any opponent

Stack The Judge's full episode-rating history against a rival, on one chart.

The Judge vs GrantchesterFull episode chartThe Judge vs High PotentialFull episode chartThe Judge vs CastleFull episode chart

Keep exploring top shows

ShortcutThe essential episodes

Short on time? The pilot-to-finale shortcut, only the episodes that matter.

MatchupCompare with another show

Two shows' episode ratings on one chart — settle it.

NetworkBest NBC shows

More from the same network, ranked by rating.

GenreBest drama shows & films

The top of the drama pile, across both mediums.

GenreBest crime shows & films

The top of the crime pile, across both mediums.