Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes) (S01E08)
S01E08
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the historic Scopes Monkey Trial, Judge Judy Sheindlin and her skilled legal team reenact this pivotal case. Back in 1925, John Scopes took a stand against a Tennessee law that banned the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution. This landmark trial examined the clash between science education and religious beliefs, ultimately exploring how far government should go in regulating what is taught in schools.
Show
Justice on Trial
Episode
S01E08
Air Date
Jul 21, 2025
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
What Happens in My House (The Matter of Terrence K.)
S01E01
Piranha
S01E02
Burying Rights (Ohio v. Dixon)
S01E02
Killer Catfish
S01E03
Alligator Gar
S01E03
Sixteen to Life (1) (People v. Deskovic)
S01E04
European Maneater
S01E04
Sixteen to Life (2) (Deskovic v. Putnam County)
S01E05
Amazon Assassins
S01E05
For the Defendant (Gideon v. Wainwright)
S01E06
Amazon Flesh Eaters
S01E06
Killer, but Not a Liar (People v. Turriago)
S01E07
Freshwater Shark
S01E07
Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)
S01E08
Scopes Monkey Trial (State of TN v. Scopes)