"Judge Mathis" returns to television with a full docket of cases that will engage and excite viewers from coast to coast. Inspired by Judge Greg Mathis' own gang-to-gavel story, "Judge Mathis" is a nationally syndicated, reality-based court show presided over by former Detroit-area District Court Judge Greg Mathis. Mathis' decisions are legal and binding. The hallmark of "Judge Mathis" is the judge himself, as he combines a refreshing mix of social commentary, humor and humanity. His use of the bench to provide resolution and counseling to litigants before him during each hour-long episode has catapulted Judge Mathis to the forefront of a national dialogue about real issues facing contemporary society. His long-term personal involvement exemplifies his dedication to uplifting those who step into his courtroom as well as those who tune in to the show. Always a judge but never judgmental, Judge Mathis seeks to find a positive solution for the most dire situations.
Season after season, "Judge Mathis" continues to be an enduring success sweep by sweep with unmatched performance. In its 15th season, "Judge Mathis" still proves to be appointment-worthy television, delivering among the strongest lead-in gains in the court genre with key Women 25-54. In the ever-expanding genre, "Judge Mathis" is a top tier court show, trailing only "Judge Judy" with key W25-54 (0.6 rtg ties "The People's Court" for #2) and continues to be one of the youngest court shows on air (55.5 YO med age; tied #1 with "Divorce Court" & "Justice For All"), with one of the highest concentration of Women 18-49 viewers in the genre. Source: NSI WRAP Sweeps, Live +SD/Live +1, 1/4 hour lead-in, Nov/Feb/May Weighted market average, Audience comp base: A18+; Median Age=NSS Galaxy Explorer, Live +SD, 12-13=9/10/12-8/11/13.
"Judge Mathis" is produced by AND Syndicated Productions and Telepictures Productions, an industry-leading and Emmy