article_snippet: Judge Judy is reportedly is among the highest-paid personalities on television, earning about $45 million a year under Judge Judy old contract (and without factoring in earnings from Hot Bench).
article_snippet: " "Judge Judy" is the highest-rated regular series in all of TV syndication, regularly outdrawing such iconic shows as Wheel of Fortune and top-rated talkers like Ellen and Dr. Phil.
article_snippet: In its 19th season, " "Judge Judy is averaging 10.3 million viewers a day.
article_snippet: Among court shows, it has been the top program nearly since it went on the air.
highlights_snippet: "Judge Judy" is the highest-rated regular series in all of TV syndication .