Is this TV show real or is it made up, like wrestling?
Generally, it’s real. They take people who have cases pending in small claims court and have them agree to settle their dispute on the show. Both parties are paid for their appearance.
While I’m certain that production values are taken into account, the general procedure is real. I’ve seen postings from people from unrelated cases who have been on the show and they confirm that the cases and outcomes are real.
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