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25 seasons of 'Judge Judy': Show renewed through 2021

Judge Judy has found a familiar home. CBS TV Distribution announced Tuesday that it’s acquired the Judy library from creator and star Judith Sheindlin. The pricey pact gives CBS the rights to over 5,200 hours of current and library programs, as well as future episodes of the top-rated daytime franchise. Additionally, CBS got Sheindlin, who makes a cool $47 million a year, to agree to churn out another season of the series, taking it through the 2020-21 season.
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"Judge Judy" the television show will be on for 25 seasons assuming nothing happens prior to the show's contract end date in 2021.

The show featuring Judy Sheindlin presiding over court is owned by CBS Television Distribution, which recently renewed its contract. If Sheindlin is still appearing on the show at the end of the current renewal, she'll be 79 years old, according to Broadcasting & Cable.

Sheindlin sold the "Judge Judy" show rights to CTD, which now includes more than 5,200 hours of current and library episodes, and the deal has no expiration date.

It is not known how much Sheindlin made in the deal, but she is paid $47 million annually to appear on "Judge Judy." Some believe it was sold for anywhere between $80 million to $125 million, B&C reports.

In 2012, Sheindlin was named highest-paid television personality.