The story of a young Black woman who struggles with mental health issues, a ludicrous family, and a volatile love life, as she takes on her new role as a judge in a court full of outrageous characters both in front of and behind the bench.
EPISODE 1
Be Careful What You Wish For
Jay Johnson, a newly-elected judge, faces her fears and wrangles with her family and live-in lover before joining Glendale municipal court for the first time. There, she handles a stalker with unexpected results.
EPISODE 2
Someone's Gotta Go
A man abuses his wife; Jay and Daryl argue about their needs; Jay hears the abuse case and discovers the husband's secret; Judge Allen deals with his messy love life; Jay and Daryl get a call for Jay's family that puts Daryl in jeopardy.
EPISODE 3
Fire in the Hole
A young Alcor Stephens tries to get arrested while Jay does her best to make amends to Daryl for his earlier arrest. Meanwhile, an odd man keeps a terrible secret in his basement, and a late-night drink among judges has an unexpected end.
EPISODE 4
The Stupid Tax
Jay and Daryl fight over his fidelity, and Jay struggles after a first day mistake but finds her stride dealing with a contentious racial issue. Later, Daryl and Michael make a deal, and tragedy strikes after Jay delivers a speech.
EPISODE 5
Lights Out
A dispute over a light comes to a deadly end. Something unexpected shakes the entire courthouse, rattling Jay. Larry continues plotting his revenge as Judge Spangler shows her softer side. Jay finds herself in the crosshairs of a stalker.
EPISODE 6
Vodka and a Reason
Racial tensions flair outside a club; Daryl and Jay continue to wrangle with jealousy; Jay takes Lily Steele's small claims case, looking for more evidence on Larry; Jay fortifies her home from some vague, unknown threat.
Chyna Layne
Ajay Vishwanathan
Javon Terrell
Jonathan Chase
Bonita Brisker
Honesty Edwards
Brett Dismuke
Nikki Love
James Seppelfrick
Gieava Stinchcomb