( EW.com ) -- Judy Sheindlin 's court will stay in session through 2017 . The star of the syndicated court show Judge Judy has signed a new multi-year deal with CBS Television Distribution . Her show , now in its ( remarkable ) 17th season , averages more than 9 million daily viewers â€ ” more than any other show in daytime TV . EW : TV recaps . For the last three seasons , Judge Judy finished as the No . 1 rated show in daytime . Naturally , it 's also the top-rated half hour syndicated court show for 860 weeks running . Her show debuted on Sept. 16 , 1996 . EW : Vinny Guadagnino talk show to bow after 'MTV Movie Awards ' `` Twenty-one is a terrific number , '' Sheindlin said in a statement . `` It 's when you officially become an adult , it 's a winning hand in blackjack and it 's the number of seasons we will have hit in 2017 . I am so fortunate to have a job that I still love , working with a staff I respect and with a company who is at the top of their game . '' See the original story at EW.com . CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved .
Judge Judy 's show has been on since 1996 . Her show is now in its 17th season . She has the most viewers in daytime TV .