Ep 181. $25 a Week Doesn't Feed a Gerbil!; Polyamorous Relationship Fail

$25 a Week Doesn't Feed a Gerbil!; Polyamorous Relationship Fail is an episode of Judge Judy's 23rd season. In the first case, a man is taken to court by his former landlord who claims that he owes her money for damages to her property and unpaid rent. The defendant argues that he had financial difficulties and could only afford to pay $25 a week in rent. Judge Judy questions the feasibility of such an arrangement and demands to see the rental contract. She concludes that the defendant owes the plaintiff for damages, but not for unpaid rent as there was no written agreement to support it.

The second case involves a polyamorous relationship gone wrong. A woman sues her former partner for unpaid loans and child support. She claims that he led her to believe that he was part of a polyamorous relationship and that they would all live together and raise their children together. However, she alleges that he lied to her and abandoned her and their children. The defendant denies that he ever promised to live with her and her partners and argues that he has been financially supporting their children.

Judge Judy hears both parties and their witnesses and questions them thoroughly. She concludes that the plaintiff is owed money for the loans and child support, but not for the imaginary promises that the defendant did not make. She also orders a DNA test to determine the biological father of one of the children.

Throughout the episode, Judge Judy uses her trademark tough-love approach to get to the bottom of each case. She is relentless in her questioning and demands honesty and respect from both parties. She also provides valuable advice on financial responsibility and the importance of legal contracts.

Overall, $25 a Week Doesn't Feed a Gerbil!; Polyamorous Relationship Fail is a typical Judge Judy episode that combines humor, drama, and life lessons. It showcases Judge Judy's expertise in the law, her no-nonsense personality, and her ability to cut through the noise and get to the truth. Fans of the show will enjoy this episode and appreciate the variety of cases it presents.