List of Judge John Hodgman episodes (2015–present)

This is a list of Judge John Hodgman episodes produced and distributed since 2015 by Maximum Fun and hosted by humorist John Hodgman. Except where noted, every episode also features radio personality Jesse Thorn as co-host and "bailiff".

Since April 2012, titles of episodes are taken from suggestions posted on the show's official Facebook page by fans of the podcast.

Beginning in 2014, some episodes are dedicated to Hodgman and Thorn discussing and ruling on cases which were not selected for a full hearing. Each such episode in which they "clear the docket" is listed as a "docket episode" (in italics) in the episode description.

Overview

2015 No. Episode Title Guest Bailiff Dispute Release date 192 "Novus Annus, Novum Judicium" Docket episode January 7, 2015 193 "The Secret Room of Chambers" Docket episode January 14, 2015 194 "Do You Want to Hoard Some Snowglobes?" Jamie would like to dedicate a room in his house to his collection of Frozen merchandise, much to his husband's chagrin.

Expert witnesses Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez January 21, 2015 195 "The Grandfather Claws" Melanie believes her partner, Josh, coddles his aging cat too much. January 28, 2015 196 "Mi Casa Es Shoeless Casa" Is Sean going overboard in insisting that all guests remove their shoes while inside his home? February 4, 2015 197 "The Hodgman Dubbel" Docket episode February 11, 2015 198 "Spit Decision, Live from SF Sketchfest" Debb's habit of asking her friend Bridget for and then eating her pre-chewed gum is grossing out Bridget.

Episode recorded live at the Marines' Memorial Theatre in San Francisco as a part of SF Sketchfest and features performances by John Vanderslice and A-1 and expert witness Mary Roach. February 18, 2015 199 "Legalhosen" Monte Belmonte Lessa believes her husband's extensive sock collection has gotten out of hand. February 25, 2015 200 "Bigfoot II" Docket episode March 4, 2015 201 "Sweet Relish" Docket episode March 11, 2015 202 "Impersona Non Grata" May Brendan continue using his Hulk parody Twitter account which uses his friend Dana's real name, over Dana's objections?

Expert witness Jon Ronson. March 18, 2015 203 "Habeas Spiritus" Rachael strongly believes in psychic abilities while her boyfriend Anton is a complete skeptic. Must he go to a psychic with her at least once?

Expert witness Carrie Poppy. March 25, 2015 204 "The Puck Stops Here" Steve attempts to cajole his friend Scott into playing one more season of recreation league ice hockey. April 1, 2015 205 "Schnapp Judgment" Eric is annoyed by the snotty comments of his friend Jonas over their choices of preferred alcoholic beverages. April 9, 2015 206 "Moon and Stars" Docket episode April 15, 2015 207 "The Defense Rests" Jon doesn't approve of his roommate Anna's tendency to go to bed early when they host house parties together. April 22, 2015 208 "Sunrise Upset" Jean Grae Colin's desire to set his alarm clock to rise with the sun every morning is annoying his wife. April 29, 2015 209 "Kung Fu Fighting with Jean Grae" Jean Grae Docket episode May 6, 2015 210 "Judgin' Like It's 1992" Docket episode May 13, 2015 211 "The Downer Party" A wife who enjoys birthdays and her husband who does not cannot agree on how to celebrate their children's birthdays. May 20, 2015 212 "Reduce, Reuse, Accuse" Someone is repeatedly stealing Elliot and Rachel's recycling bins. How far should they go in their attempts to catch the culprit? May 27, 2015 213 "Just the Two of Us" Docket episode June 3, 2015 214 "The Santa Suit" A professional Santa Claus would like to portray the character all year long, over the objections of his wife. June 11, 2015 215 "Great Balls of Ire" Living next door to a public park, Aron and Molly often have balls thrown and kicked in their yard by playing children, and do not agree on how best to return them. June 17, 2015 216 "An Alchemic Clark Bar of Delight" Docket episode June 24, 2015 217 "Battle of the Podcast Stars" Docket episode July 1, 2015 218 "Troll-o Contendere" Monte Belmonte When a friend posts a controversial opinion on Facebook, is Brandon entitled to respond? July 15, 2015 219 "Axed and Answered" Monte Belmonte Would buying and displaying a decorative ax break Jen's rule against weapons in her home? July 22, 2015220"Good Time Summertime Docket Clearin'"Monte BelmonteDocket episodeJuly 30, 2015221"I Want My nth TV"Monte BelmonteCaroline wants to limit her household to one television only; her husband Steve would like a few more.August 5, 2015222"Eminent Toe-main"Does wearing a certain pair of shoes in one's yard constitute wearing them "in public"?August 12, 2015223"Waiting For the Drop"Docket episodeAugust 19, 2015224"Justice De-furred"Monte BelmonteSteve and Brenica disagree on how often their pet-soiled sheets should be washed.August 28, 2015225"Go Set a Tip Jar"Monte BelmonteThe organizers of a literary reading series debate whether they should ask for donations from their patrons.September 2, 2015226"A Nothingburger Sort of Thing to Do"Jean GraeDocket episodeSeptember 10, 2015227"No-show Contendre"Jean GraeWhen the time for Ted and Chris' plans comes, Chris will often become unreachable and not show up. Is Chris in the wrong?September 17, 2015228"Feliz Gravitas"Paul F. TompkinsHow should siblings Rolland and Nyssa go about restarting their family's Christmas traditions?September 23, 2015229"Rewind is a Sometimes Command"Paul F. TompkinsDocket episodeSeptember 30, 2015230"It May or May Not Take a Village"Theresa ThornA pair of new parents disagree on whether they should seek new friendships with other parents or focus on the childless friends they already have. Guest judge Biz Ellis of the One Bad Mother podcastOctober 7, 2015231"The Hard of Hearing"Must Reed's dad try a hearing aid?October 14, 2015232"Oh, Goodie"Docket episodeOctober 22, 2015233"The Slight Freaks"Elliott KalanDocket episodeOctober 29, 2015234"Shut Your Pious Hole"The wife of a Unitarian minister living in a conservative town believes they should be discreet in describing his occupation to strangers.November 6, 2015235"Grime and Punishment"David ReesShould Fran and Ben hire a housecleaner?November 11, 2015236"A Little Dockey"Docket episodeNovember 18, 2015237"Trial By Kombat"David ReesLaura refuses to play Mortal Kombat with Austin because she believes he has gotten too good at the game.November 25, 2015238"Pedantry of My Own"Docket episodeDecember 2, 2015239"Textual Harassment"Molly believes her friend Hector texts her too much.December 10, 2015240"Hockey Dockey Christmas"Docket episodeDecember 17, 2015241"Guilty as Charred"Should Simone and Julian make use of the built-in grill in their home, or buy a kettle grill?December 24, 2015242"The Long-Sleeved Arm of the Law"May Jon wear one of his tank tops in hot weather over the objections of his wife?December 30, 2015

2016 No. Episode Title Guest Bailiff(s) Dispute Release date243"The Nog Tank"Docket episodeJanuary 7, 2016244"Commedia della Morte"Joseph insists that his children hire a mime for his funeral.January 14, 2016245"Live at SF Sketchfest 2016""Beyond a Reasonable Drought": Patricia doesn't approve of her boyfriend's methods of collecting greywater. "A Portrait of the Artist as a Weird Dad": George would like his dad to cease leaving unusual photographs for him to find.

Episode recorded live at the Marines' Memorial Theatre in San Francisco as a part of SF Sketchfest and features a performance by Thao NguyenJanuary 21, 2016246"Miami Memories"Docket episodeJanuary 28, 2016247"Bros Before Globes"Noah accuses his friend Eric of traveling too much, at the expense of their friendship.February 3, 2016248"The Glass-Action Lawsuit"Claiming they are not attractive, Jessica refuses to wear her low-grade prescription glasses.February 10, 2016249"A Toast to Serra Angels"Docket episodeFebruary 17, 2016250"Phone of Contention"Kevin refuses to answer his cell phone or respond to messages in a timely matter, to the consternation of his wife.February 24, 2016251"Wrecks Libris"Monte BelmonteJeanna believes her husband Craig mistreats books by folding the corners of pages and using the books as doorstops.March 2, 2016252"The Cradle of Pizza Civilization"Docket episodeMarch 9, 2016253"Decease and Desist"Marc would like to honor his deceased dog by reconstructing and displaying its skeleton, much to the disapproval of his wife.

Expert witness Dr. Robert Hicks, director of the Mütter Museum.March 16, 2016254"Greasy Rider"A professional cook often leaves his grease- and food-stained aprons in his car, stinking it up. His girlfriend would like him to work harder to keep the car clean and odor-free.

Expert witness Alton Brown.March 23, 2016255"Anecdontal Evidence"Are stories about work valid exceptions to Bob and Alessandra's "no boring stories" policy?

Expert witness Teresa McElroy, of the Shmanners podcast.March 30, 2016256"Baggage Claims"Ty thinks her partner Zach is going overboard in his zest to earn and use frequent flier miles.April 6, 2016257"Jesse Finds a Crux"Docket episodeApril 13, 2016258"In Moto Parentis"Leigh doesn't believe her son Duncan is ready to use a motorcycle.April 20, 2016259"No Acquitting For Taste"Abtin and Kelsey disagree on which direction their home decor should go: "Classy" or "Quirky"?April 27, 2016260"All Laws Are Off"Docket episodeMay 4, 2016261"Grand Theft Risotto"Mike accuses his mother of passing off his wife's recipes as her own. Expert witness J. Kenji López-Alt, Managing Culinary Director of Serious Eats.May 11, 2016262"Capital T and That Rhymes With P and That Stands for Justice"Docket episodeMay 18, 2016263"In Combat Chambers"Docket episodeMay 25, 2016264"Paw and Order"Martha would like to nix her boyfriend Chase's plan to take their cats out for walks on leashes. Expert witness Monica Murphy, veterinarian and author.June 1, 2016265"Dad Nauseum"Kevin insists on telling the same suspect joke to any service worker he interacts with, to the embarrassment of his son, Daniel.June 8, 2016266"Exit Stage Fright"Tom encourages his friend Trinity to overcome her hesitation and audition for roles in community theater musicals.