On The Air: Judge Mathis (1999)

 While Judge Judy retired from syndicated television after last season (Judy Justice is an online series), Judge Mathis, in its 23rd season, remains fresh & relevant, with healthy doses of humor.

Greg Mathis is a former judge in real-life, the culmination of a redemption story. As a youth, Mathis had his issues with the law himself. On the show, he gives his litigants equal time to present their cases. 

Early on, Mathis was popular enough to merit a crossover with Steve Harvey's WB sitcom. A few years later, Mathis appeared on Harvey's self-titled talk show. We wouldn't be surprised if the next step, if not already taken, is doing Celebrity Family Feud.

So you can pretty much guess where Mathis gets his inspiration in this clip, in which an unrepentant, bigoted plaintiff gets pwned not only by the judge, but the defendant as well!

Unfortunately, the verdict was edited off. The show airs while I work, so I don't get to watch too often. Hence, no rating.