Judging Amy
Seen it?1999 | 6 seasons | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 138 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11999 · 23 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday- Season 22000 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32001 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 42002 · 24 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 52003 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 62004 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Bill D'Elia, Amy Brenneman
- Amy BrennemanAmy Gray
- Richard T. JonesBruce Van Exel
- Dan FuttermanVincent Gray
- Jessica TuckGillian Gray
- Marcus GiamattiPeter Gray
- Karle WarrenLauren Cassidy
- Jillian ArmenanteDonna Kozlowski
- Timothy OmundsonSean Potter
- Tyne DalyMaxine Gray