



Hiking dads and baking delays
This week in Judge Bex's courtroom, two families face off over too much of a good thing! First up, Orla and Otty have had enough of their dad’s non-stop hiking sprees, especially when all they wanted for their Canadian birthday trip was swimming and sweets. Is dad working the family too hard, or i…

The Movie Night Showdown
Should a string of perfect spelling tests earn you the right to choose movie night? Alma thinks so but Mum has other plans, usually involving detective films and a dose of Jessica Fletcher... When your Friday night hangs in the balance, is “We Can Be Heroes” too much to ask? Judge Bex weighs spell…

Football vs. Golf and the Great Reading Showdown
Kyron says his dad promised to watch football every Saturday, but after just one game, Dad ditched the sidelines for the golf course! Is "practicing to be a great golf buddy" a good enough excuse? Will football reclaim its rightful Saturday slot – or is it game over for Dad's Saturday swings? Mea…

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Clara brings her mum to Judge Bex’s court, desperate to stop the barrage of embarrassing pet names like Sausage, especially at the school gates where everyone can hear. Mum argues pet names are a sign of love, but Clara wants simply to be called Clara! Judge Bex listens carefully, considers the ev…

Dogs and 4 o'clock wake-ups
Camilla desperately wants a new pet: a guinea pig, or better yet, a dog! Mum sets out her defence: dogs are a huge long-term commitment, cost a lot, and when Camilla goes to university, guess who'll be left scooping poop? (Hint: Not Camilla!) Meanwhile, sibling roommates Emily and William are at w…

Alarm troubles and pocket money wars
Charlotte says Dad's 6:20am wake-up calls are an offence against sleep – and that string of defeated alarm clocks can testify! Dad insists it’s the only way Charlotte will get up (eventually) and they need to get to school early since both parents are teachers there... Can a compromise be found or…

The Great Snack Smuggle and the Ketchup Conundrum
Today in the courtroom of Judge Bex, two tasty cases stand trial. First, Arabella takes her dad to court, accusing him of smuggling – and eating –her precious American snacks. Can Dad Chris wiggle out of the charge or will Judge Bex tax him harder than 1773? Then, it’s a battle of the sauces as A…

Mum blames the rat as Dad dishes out dinner drama
Ruby loves having friends over but something stinks in her bedroom and it’s not her five innocent pet rats! Whenever her BFF visits, mum "drops a gift" and tries to blame the fallout on Ruby’s furry companions... Can Ruby air her grievances and finally get a confession from Mum? Will the nose witn…

Late lights-out and family radio feuds
Sisters Sophia and Sienna make their case against Mum for an extra few precious minutes awake before lights-out. All their friends get to stay up later... Is it time for a bedtime extension? But Mum’s armed with a bulletproof routine and concerns about morning moodiness. Can they persuade Judge Be…

Chores, Cats, and Snoring Mums
Do Ethan and Marcus do too much around the house while mum and dad relax – or is there more to the story? From filling water bottles and feeding the cat, to tackling the most boring task of all (the dishwasher), the boys say the list never ends! Mum Claire and Dad Alex argue back, but Judge Bex has…