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Overview

Court TV has a rating of 1.83 stars from 74 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Court TV most frequently mention commercial breaks problems. Court TV ranks 354th among TV Shows sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 8.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Ted Rowlands”

Karen F.
3/2/24

I enjoy Court TV tremendously and appreciate the anchors and their ability to help the viewers understand the legal processes. The only anchor that I avoid listening to is Ted Rowlands. I understand that his background is full of crime documentaries, and fact-finding. Nonetheless To me, he comes across as a bit scatter-brained. When he Is anchoring, I find him over-confident about his knowledge of the legal process in the courtroom. For some reason I find him annoying... his vocal tones seem artificial, his comments not thought through.

Top Critical Review

“Way too many repeat commercials and way to often.”

Kathleen I.
2/14/24

I love Court TV's content but the have way too many commercials and repeat the same ones over and over again. The commercial times seem way longer than the regular programming. Very, very irritating. I would give them 5 stars if it weren't for the commercial breaks.

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Thumbnail of user scotth2789
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 20th, 2024

Pathetic! How they stay on the air is beyond comprehension. Constant breaks, oh by the way they are NOT live. The guests are a complete waste of time, opionate hosts adding their thoughts are not welcome. Law and Crime is much better and, yes, they are live.

Thumbnail of user aaronr591
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 2nd, 2023

This poor guy lost his family and tou guys are badgering him enough with your thoughts everyone needs to shut up and get a grip of yourselves everyone here needs to leave it alone and stop messing with him. I feel really syphathy for the man.this I'd what's wrong with this country were real quick to accuse people on our own instincts other than minding our own bussiness. I hope he gets let go and sues all you fuks

Thumbnail of user marshally12
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 21st, 2024

Vinnie sucks. He asks guest attorney's to comment, thenen he interupts them and argues with them. Rude. I refuse to watch him...

I watch court tv during the day.NEVER VINNIE. And he is a lead. GET SOMEONE ELSE.
Sorry vinnie, you suck.

Thumbnail of user andyb679
1 review
23 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2023

Years ago, you could watch trials with few interruptions. Now, I've worn out the "mute" button on my remote. Not only are there commercials every 10 to 15 minutes, but they are the same commercials repeated over an over sometimes up to 6 times. Then, when the program finally comes back on, there is a lengthy "recap" by the tv host. They also say that they pause the proceedings so you won`t miss a thing. Seems they pick up somewhere in the proceedings after the "host" gets through the redundant details and or discussions with guest attorneys,

Thumbnail of user beverlye384
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 22nd, 2024

When is court tv going to change there ad for past cases? I'm sick of seeing the same old cases. Please please change the add!

Thumbnail of user lalove2222
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 13th, 2024

Watching a show and shuts your show down and goes to whatever the live one is. Also constant commercials. The original live court TV was great. This one is too frustrating to watch. Never again!

Thumbnail of user karenf2585
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 2nd, 2024

I enjoy Court TV tremendously and appreciate the anchors and their ability to help the viewers understand the legal processes. The only anchor that I avoid listening to is Ted Rowlands. I understand that his background is full of crime documentaries, and fact-finding. Nonetheless
To me, he comes across as a bit scatter-brained. When he Is anchoring, I find him over-confident about his knowledge of the legal process in the courtroom. For some reason I find him annoying... his vocal tones seem artificial, his comments not thought through.

Thumbnail of user scottm1903
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 24th, 2021

Today's Court TV is outstanding in their presentation, directing, and producing. All on camera reporters are excellent! Vinny is a natural leader. Please don't change a thing. In early 2019 there were a few difficult reporters to watch, but they realized this and made corrective changes. Please consider one addition to broadcasting these cases. Please add to the written script at the bottom of the screen who is doing the questioning ie prosecution or defense. Not their names but who's speaking to the person on the stand, and leave it there until there's a change. Thank you.

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Thumbnail of user joeb3184
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 10th, 2024

Are you kidding me?
Court tv cameras are out of focus and out dated!...
PLEASE FIX YOUR CAMERAS!

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Thumbnail of user jbgreenehvaccontractor
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 9th, 2023

There's a total of maybe 2-3 good reporters out of everyone on this show, Julie grant needs to go her attacks on maya was disgusting. Not just that most reporters are bias and it's funny with their opinions being wrong 99.9 percent of the time and them being wrong on what the outcome will be Julie grant is a gossip mean girl

Thumbnail of user keithseebeck77
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 20th, 2023

I just had the FL v Quiles trial on but all I see is a judge just sitting there looking around, no one thought to pan the fxxxxj camera? Typical quality of good ole greed nowadays. Dr's, lawyers, and judges run this country. What a $#*!ing shame, as I smoke my Strudel in state sanctioned peace. Thanks Colorado for saying "$#*! You Hoover".

Thumbnail of user gregh33
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
November 15th, 2023

It's an unfortunate aspect of our modern time that a show like Court TV (owned by Scripts Co.), decides to take one of the most important parts of American life, our judiciary system, and turn it into a reality show.

To be allowed into a courtroom to report on the proceedings should be treated as a privilege. Instead, Court TV is being allowed to turn those proceedings into a drama fest by having the hosts use incendiary language that evokes; anger, outrage, lack of empathy, etc. towards defendants.

We shouldn't allow ourselves to be hoodwinked by the 'scripted' reality-show-nature of Court TV and its hosts. While many of their 'experts' do seem to have a substantial level of expertise, Court TV producers are well aware of how each one of the hosts will comment and illicit more drama from their viewers. This is how reality shows are produced!

Sadly, reading comments on Court TV's social media pages, proves that Court TV producers are getting the exact response they intend to, a Jerry Springer-esque circus of people who are probably shouting at their screen, "Burn her, burn her." And like a terrible accident on the side of the road, few will turn away. It's up to us as citizens to decide where we will put our time, energy and money.

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Thumbnail of user jenniferl2591
2 reviews
37 helpful votes
May 4th, 2022

I am watching the Depp- V Heard trial and I understand the producers need to show ads but do they have to show 5 ads of the exact same thing in a row? I'm not exaggerating, I've watched the same ad over and over and over and over again.

Whomever programs their commercial breaks needs to be fired. Seriously it's cruel and unusual punishment and makes me leave to literally any one else's coverage because NO ONE has ads on repeat like that.

Thumbnail of user ebs9
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 29th, 2024

Commentators very opinionated as if theyre being "bought";-ignoring FACTS ie current N.M. Gutierez case/railroad job=BIG MONEY PAYOFFS!

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Thumbnail of user ellei4
1 review
9 helpful votes
May 1st, 2023

I occasionally watch the court cases on court TV but because of one anchor Ted Rowlands I no longer watch. I don't like his voice, he comes off as arrogant one-sided, rude and very unprofessional. He always manages to throw a dig at someone and take sides when he supposed to be unbiased.You are not on the jury! I don't like him at all. I don't like his mannerisms or anything about him so I don't watch anymore if he's going to be on

Thumbnail of user kathleeni520
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
February 14th, 2024

I love Court TV's content but the have way too many commercials and repeat the same ones over and over again. The commercial times seem way longer than the regular programming. Very, very irritating. I would give them 5 stars if it weren't for the commercial breaks.

Thumbnail of user jojoc16
1 review
14 helpful votes
July 1st, 2022

Court TV's excessive commercial breaks and biased reporting is the whole reason why LawTube/live trials being covered on YouTube channels (e.g., Law&Crime, Rekeita Law) have so many viewers! I used to watch Court TV but something changed with them. They have become just like the deceitful and biased MSM. I now watch every trial on YouTube. The channels are hosted by lawyers, so their commentary is engaging and intelligent.

Thumbnail of user kend418
1 review
21 helpful votes
May 17th, 2022

Court TV has become absolutely unwatchable due to so many long, boring Medi-Care coverage commercials. I've been trying to watch the Depp v. Heard trial but finally gave up. It's been 5 min. Of "live" courtroom coverage followed by 5 min. Of commercials. This pattern continues all day long. I sat through every minute of the O. J. murder trial, but never would have stuck with it given the current programming format.

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Thumbnail of user kerenu1
1 review
3 helpful votes
August 11th, 2023

Court tv has zero respect for or understanding of veterans. It's not a true show it's a showcase if unprofessional high-schoolers with small minds catering to hype, opinion, drama and high school play.

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Thumbnail of user marybetht27
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2024

I usually watch Court TV everyday. This week there has been a male guest lawyer. His grammar has been so poor that I had to turn it off.

Thumbnail of user joef1357
1 review
2 helpful votes
November 16th, 2023

Form 1:30 to 7:00pm. Drawn out for the judges ruling to fill air time. How many commercials can one stand? Ridiculous. I'll record shows from now on to blow through the bla bla and commercials. Geeze.

Thumbnail of user kaseym61
1 review
29 helpful votes
February 1st, 2022

Used to be the best trial coverage with very little interruption of testimony. Now there's a 5 minute commercial after every 10 minutes. Sometimes they don't even hit pause to take you back to where they left off, chopping up the entire flow of the trial. Very disappointing

Thumbnail of user kathym1535
1 review
34 helpful votes
January 25th, 2022

I understand the shift changes but outside of that I feel like there are way to many breaks, commercials, updates etc during a trial: (

Thumbnail of user joei396
2 reviews
33 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2022

The substance of Court TV is good. I like the cases and their format. What disgusts me is ALL THOSE COMMERCIALS." Just when I'm getting involved in the procedings, here comes a commercial. When that happens, I change the channel and sometimes I forget to come back, because I get involved in something else. I realize commercials are vital but Court tv has gone way overboard.

Thumbnail of user barbt62
1 review
25 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2022

Every 15 mins commercials. Break into commercials during the most important parts of a trial.
Watch a trial for days or weeks. Then they stop showing it and go to another case.

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