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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, August 21
Financial Knock-Out
Season 11 • Episode 174
Former protégé blames his lack of loan repayment on "shady" interest rates and his manager's wealth.
Thursday, August 21
Careless Car Care
Season 11 • Episode 93
A couple say their mechanic outsourced their car repair for a lower price and kept the difference.
Thursday, August 21
Ex BFF Drama!; Say No to the Dress!
Season 1 • Episode 135
Best friends call it quits after living together and fighting over rent, a car crash and vandalism.
Thursday, August 21
One Lover Too Many!
Season 1 • Episode 137
An ongoing fight over personal property reaches a boiling point.
Thursday, August 21
Bumper to Bummer
Season 11 • Episode 87
A plaintiff has photos of his car damage and another driver's admission of fault, but no receipts.
Thursday, August 21
Fast Cars, Slow Refunds
Season 11 • Episode 98
A man says he paid for a remote-control race track but never received it.
Friday, August 22
Bumper to Bummer
Season 11 • Episode 87
A plaintiff has photos of his car damage and another driver's admission of fault, but no receipts.
Friday, August 22
Fast Cars, Slow Refunds
Season 11 • Episode 98
A man says he paid for a remote-control race track but never received it.
Friday, August 22
Domestic Violence or Self-Inflicted Scratches?
Season 1 • Episode 136
A woman provides photos she says show her injuries after an assault by her ex-boyfriend.
Friday, August 22
Pepper Spray Wars!; Bra-Popping, Male-Stripping Vegas Trip!
Season 1 • Episode 138
Roommates fight, using pepper spray; ex-friends feud over a trip to Las Vegas.
Friday, August 22
Two of a Kind
Season 11 • Episode 137
The plaintiff says the defendant promised to repay a loan with cruise gambling winnings.
Friday, August 22
Love Don't Live Here Anymore?
Season 11 • Episode 94
A woman put her baby daddy's car in her name; after she broke up with him, payments stopped coming.
Saturday, August 23
Two of a Kind
Season 11 • Episode 137
The plaintiff says the defendant promised to repay a loan with cruise gambling winnings.
Saturday, August 23
Love Don't Live Here Anymore?
Season 11 • Episode 94
A woman put her baby daddy's car in her name; after she broke up with him, payments stopped coming.
Monday, August 25
Corvette Collision Whodunit!; Sucker Sale!
Season 1 • Episode 139
After a crash, a driver's husband flees the scene to avoid the police.
Monday, August 25
There's an Ex-Con in My Kitchen!
Season 1 • Episode 140
A client accuses a contractor of theft and of hiring criminals to work for him.
Monday, August 25 New
Season 11 • Episode 175
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Monday, August 25
Don't Have a Fit, Bud!
Season 11 • Episode 45
A woman who created an app for a fitness instructor she met online says she never got paid.
Tuesday, August 26
Season 11 • Episode 175
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Tuesday, August 26
Don't Have a Fit, Bud!
Season 11 • Episode 45
A woman who created an app for a fitness instructor she met online says she never got paid.
Tuesday, August 26
Family Friendly Vandalism?; Scam Victim or Check Fraud?
Season 1 • Episode 141
A man sues a friend and his teen wife for vandalism and an unpaid utility bill.
Tuesday, August 26
The Twirling Fiancee!
Season 1 • Episode 142
A birthday trip to Reno, Nev., ends in a fight over missing money, gambling and a lie.
Tuesday, August 26 New
Season 11 • Episode 176
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Tuesday, August 26
Paint My Ride
Season 11 • Episode 29
A man accuses a paint correction specialist of damaging the artwork on his 1932 Ford Roadster.
Wednesday, August 27
Season 11 • Episode 176
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Wednesday, August 27
Paint My Ride
Season 11 • Episode 29
A man accuses a paint correction specialist of damaging the artwork on his 1932 Ford Roadster.
Wednesday, August 27
Fight Over a Litter of Pretty Puggles!; Dog Death by Air Conditioner?
Season 1 • Episode 144
A dog-breeding contract is contested when the only pup left is one with a broken leg.
Wednesday, August 27
Sober Living With a Side of Pork Chops; CSI: Michigan!
Season 1 • Episode 143
A sober-house manager says his boss never paid him, and she countersues for distress.
Wednesday, August 27
Ruff Day
Season 11 • Episode 115
A woman says her dogsitters' pet attacked her dog and they wouldn't pay the vet bill.
Wednesday, August 27
No Re-Collection
Season 11 • Episode 80
A man says a woman from a dating site ghosted him after taking his investment in her technology IP.
Thursday, August 28
Ruff Day
Season 11 • Episode 115
A woman says her dogsitters' pet attacked her dog and they wouldn't pay the vet bill.
Thursday, August 28
No Re-Collection
Season 11 • Episode 80
A man says a woman from a dating site ghosted him after taking his investment in her technology IP.
Thursday, August 28
Professional Surfer ... Loan Shirker?!; Potbelly Pigsty Meets Messy Ferret!
Season 1 • Episode 146
A potbelly pig is blamed for messing up a rental unit, but the pig's owner blames a ferret.
Thursday, August 28
Lying for a Living?; Best Men at Their Worst!
Season 1 • Episode 145
A poker player, who says he wins $50,000 a year, denies hustling a single mother out of $6,000.
Thursday, August 28
Too Full of a House
Season 11 • Episode 116
A man says his ex-roommate's dog caused damage, and she moved out without paying rent or repairs.
Thursday, August 28
Love & Loans Lost
Season 11 • Episode 117
A woman says her ex and his mother owe her for various loans and expenses.
Friday, August 29
Too Full of a House
Season 11 • Episode 116
A man says his ex-roommate's dog caused damage, and she moved out without paying rent or repairs.
Friday, August 29
Love & Loans Lost
Season 11 • Episode 117
A woman says her ex and his mother owe her for various loans and expenses.
Friday, August 29
Correctional Officer Cries Abuse!; Pack Your Bags Fast, Roomie!
Season 1 • Episode 147
A fawning love letter contradicts a retired correctional officer's testimony.
Friday, August 29
100,000 Miles of Fraud?; Young Love Triangle
Season 1 • Episode 148
A woman is accused of slashing tires; a woman regrets lending her then-boyfriend $5,000.
Friday, August 29
Wrong-of-Way
Season 11 • Episode 118
The plaintiff says a broken traffic light caused the uninsured defendant to hit his truck.
Friday, August 29
Blind Sided
Season 11 • Episode 114
Tenant says apartment was in good condition when vacated; landlord says it was filthy and damaged.
Saturday, August 30
Wrong-of-Way
Season 11 • Episode 118
The plaintiff says a broken traffic light caused the uninsured defendant to hit his truck.
Saturday, August 30
Blind Sided
Season 11 • Episode 114
Tenant says apartment was in good condition when vacated; landlord says it was filthy and damaged.
Monday, September 1
Lover's Surprise Visit Disaster!
Season 1 • Episode 150
A man living with his baby-mama tries to hide his lover in the laundry room.
Monday, September 1
Caught Cheating ... Douse Ex With Bleach?
Season 1 • Episode 149
A woman says she confronted her cheating boyfriend, and he poured bleach on her and her property.
Monday, September 1
A Rocky Tour
Season 11 • Episode 79
A booking agent and a tour manager say their musical artists weren't paid in full.
Monday, September 1
In Need of Rental Recourse
Season 11 • Episode 121
Plaintiff accuses her ex-tenant of fabricating repair issues and dodging rent.
Tuesday, September 2
A Rocky Tour
Season 11 • Episode 79
A booking agent and a tour manager say their musical artists weren't paid in full.
Tuesday, September 2
In Need of Rental Recourse
Season 11 • Episode 121
Plaintiff accuses her ex-tenant of fabricating repair issues and dodging rent.
Tuesday, September 2
Gangsta Style Clean-Up?!; Puppy Love Gone Wrong
Season 1 • Episode 152
A man accuses his young roommate of bringing gang members into the home and destroying his property.
Tuesday, September 2
Fire Sale a Day After Funeral?; Laptop Love Bugs No More!
Season 1 • Episode 151
A woman says her drug-addicted mother stole and sold her property.
Tuesday, September 2 New
Season 11 • Episode 177
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Tuesday, September 2
Ale-ing for a Loan
Season 11 • Episode 112
A man says he lent his bar buddy $6,000, expecting repayment; the friend says the money was a gift.
Wednesday, September 3
Season 11 • Episode 177
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Wednesday, September 3
Ale-ing for a Loan
Season 11 • Episode 112
A man says he lent his bar buddy $6,000, expecting repayment; the friend says the money was a gift.
Wednesday, September 3
Disturbing Graffiti Vandalism
Season 1 • Episode 153
A teen's artwork, 2,000 pounds of trash in an apartment and a disabled child's testimony.
Wednesday, September 3
Tiger Mom Cheerleader Style!; Ex-Lover Pigsty Protest
Season 1 • Episode 154
A mother sues cheerleading coaches for her child's pain and suffering.
Wednesday, September 3 New
Season 11 • Episode 178
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Wednesday, September 3
Unspoken EX-pectations
Season 11 • Episode 111
The plaintiff says the defendant requested loans and to borrow a car, and had unpaid toll charges.
Thursday, September 4
Season 11 • Episode 178
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Thursday, September 4
Unspoken EX-pectations
Season 11 • Episode 111
The plaintiff says the defendant requested loans and to borrow a car, and had unpaid toll charges.
Thursday, September 4
Punch List Fail!; Gimme Cash! Not a Lifetime of Haircuts!
Season 1 • Episode 155
A young couple promise to give their relatives unlimited hair services in repayment for a loan.
Thursday, September 4
Fighting Instead of Grieving; Mom Coaches Children's Testimony?!
Season 1 • Episode 156
A mother's plan to use her children's testimony against her contractor backfires.
Thursday, September 4 New
Season 11 • Episode 179
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Thursday, September 4
Rental Breakdown
Season 11 • Episode 113
The defendant resists paying for a rental listing because no suitable tenant was found.
Friday, September 5
Season 11 • Episode 179
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Friday, September 5
Rental Breakdown
Season 11 • Episode 113
The defendant resists paying for a rental listing because no suitable tenant was found.
Friday, September 5
Caught in the Nude?!
Season 1 • Episode 157
A man accuses his landlord of harassment; his young daughter must leave the courtroom.
Friday, September 5
Church Friend Turned Manny Menace?; Best Friend Burnout!
Season 1 • Episode 158
A young man's babysitting stint ends when he crashes car; a woman shares incriminating evidence.
Friday, September 5 New
Season 11 • Episode 180
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Friday, September 5
Getting Kitty Wit It
Season 11 • Episode 46
A rapper paid a lump sum upfront for a record producer to produce five of her songs.
Saturday, September 6
Season 11 • Episode 180
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
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