20 Best Moments On The Jerry Springer Show

The Jerry Springer Show was on the air for nearly 30 years, from 1991 until 2018, giving viewers some of the most iconic moments in daytime TV history. The late Jerry Springer, who was originally a political reporter in Ohio, hosted the series throughout its run, and became well-known for dealing with the most crude, crass, and violent of guests. He definitely had a compassionate touch. Though Jerry's show was never meant to be the three-ring circus it became, it always seemed like he was good at dealing with his guests. He understood that even though their problems often seemed absurd, they should still be treated with respect.

Some of the most iconic moments in the history of The Jerry Springer Show have been shown time and time again, during series retrospectives. However, the scenes are still riveting. While hosting, Jerry asked questions, and did his best to navigate conversations between people who were usually more interested in fighting. Things sometimes went smoothly, and when they didn't, there were security guards at the ready to break things up. Throughout its nearly 5,000-episode run, Jerry dealt with every problem imaginable, but some of the most memorable drama may be surprising.

20 The Jerry Springer Show - A Marriage Mix-Up Of Epic Proportions

Ashlee came to The Jerry Springer show (is the action staged or real?) to reveal to her husband Joe that she slept with a friend's husband while they were separated. She thought they wouldn't get back together, but got a lot more than she bargained for. After revealing her indiscretion to her husband, the wife of the man she cheated with, Cheyenne, walked onstage and called out Ashlee. Finally, Paul came out, and all four got into a fight. He professed his love for Ashlee, leaving her speechless.

19 The Jerry Springer Show - Instead Of A Wedding, It's An All-Out Brawl

Todd feels trapped in his relationship with Amber, with whom he shares a young son. He considers Amber negative, but she wants to get married. Todd explains that although he's broken things off with Amber and gone back to her before, it'd be different this time. That's because he's been hooking up with her best friend, Bobbie Sue. Sadly, Todd deceived Amber to get her on the show, as he made her believe that they'd tie the knot. Instead, he revealed to her that he's leaving her, and cheated on her. When Bobbie Sue emerges, things heat up. Instead of a wedding, there's a physical fight.

18 The Jerry Springer Show - Her Boyfriend Won't Admit to Cheating

Toni was having an issue with her boyfriend, Kevin, so she brought him to The Jerry Springer Show to confront him about it. While Kevin claimed he came home with hickeys on his neck from his friends playing pranks on him, Toni was suspicious. She believed he was cheating on her. Things went haywire when Chloe, another woman involved, came out onstage. She admitted to giving Kevin the hickeys, and Toni couldn't handle the truth.

17 The Jerry Springer Show - A Man Gets Catfished (& That's Only Half The Story)

Brandon went on The Jerry Springer Show to tell his girlfriend that he'd cheated on her when she was eight months pregnant with their first child. Unfortunately for Brandon, he was catfished by his online love, who had lied about her looks. When his girlfriend Danae found out, things got physical. Then, his online love Brooke was brought onstage. Things got messy when she took Brandon to task about him abandoning her when she came to meet him in person.

16 The Jerry Springer Show - His GF Turned Off His Video Games (He Took Drastic Measures)

Sean is a gamer who plays at least 8 hours of video games per day, and had an issue with his girlfriend Samantha, who turned his game console off without asking him. Sean got annoyed by her actions, and decided to get back at her by sleeping with her friend, Ashtan. When the truth came out, Sam wasn't exactly thrilled. Things really took a turn when Ashtan's ex-boyfriend Drew came onstage. He was there to try and win her back.

15 The Jerry Springer Show - Kahlil Can't Deal With Mya's Secret Identity

Khalil was brought onto The Jerry Springer Show so his new hookup Mya could tell him a secret. After the two hit it off, the pair seemed like they were going to start a lasting relationship. However, Mya had to tell Khalil about her true biological identity before they could move forward. When all was revealed to Khalil, he couldn't handle the truth, and the two fought through their pain.

14 The Jerry Springer Show - A One-Night Stand That Can't Stay Away

Duke came on The Jerry Springer Show to confront his one-night stand, Malaysia, a woman that's refusing to leave him alone after their hookup. When Malaysia comes out onstage, she has a bombshell of her own to drop on Duke. He's soon baffled by the news that the woman he slept with is actually biologically a man. The pair fight, but Duke still seems very confused by the news. He doesn't appear to actually understand what else is going on.

13 The Jerry Springer Show - Rosa Drops A Bombshell (& Gets Surprised)

Rosa hooked up with her best friend Deja's boyfriend, and she's hoping to share the news on The Jerry Springer Show. Unfortunately for Rosa, Deja has a bulletin of her own to share once she gets onstage. Malcolm, Deja's boyfriend, doesn't have much to say when he's called to the stage, while the women are fighting it out.

12 The Jerry Springer Show - A Birthday Surprise That Doesn't Go Over Well

Nick brought his wife Kalyn to The Jerry Springer Show to surprise her for her birthday, but the surprise isn't something that she wants. In order to soften the blow of delivering the news that he slept with her best friend Jade, Nick brought Kalyn onto the show. When Kalyn doesn't take the news well, Jade and Nick aren't sure what to do.

Alex, who has been dating his girlfriend Ariana for some time, is a balloon twister, and enjoys showing off his talents. He's been hooking up with Mariana, and wants to take things to the next level on the show. However, first, he has to share the fact that he has a girlfriend he's yet to break up with. When Ariana is brought onstage, things take a turn, and Alex's balloons are popped, literally and figuratively.

Daniel and his best friend Jade have known each other for years, and Jade hopes to share her true feelings for Daniel on The Jerry Springer Show, especially after the two shared a kiss. Unfortunately, Daniel is already dating his childhood sweetheart, Tirzah, and doesn't reciprocate Jade's deeper feelings. When Tirzah takes the stage, she stuns Daniel (and the audience) by breaking up with him. She tells him that he should sleep with Jade because she doesn't think anyone else will.

9 The Jerry Springer Show - Cheating Boyfriend Hides Backstage Instead Of Owning Up

Marie slept with her best friend Kelsey's boyfriend, and brought her on The Jerry Springer Show to tell her about it. Though Kelsey is astounded at the news. and angry with Marie, she's even angrier with her boyfriend, Anthony. Naturally, Anthony decides to hide out backstage, refusing to go out and stand up for himself. Kelsey takes things into her own hands when she storms backstage, confronting Anthony about his indiscretion.

8 The Jerry Springer Show - An Older Man Shows He's Way Out Of Touch

CW's an older man who explains that he enjoys younger women like Mary Jane, whom he wants to live with. Mary Jane, on the other hand, already has a boyfriend named Bobby Joe, and another guy on the side, Charlie. When all three men come to blows over Mary Jane, The Jerry Springer Show set turns into a boxing match. Each man is shirtless, in his own corner.

7 The Jerry Springer Show - Dre's Mother Shares Some Bad News With His Girlfriend

Dre, a rapper who's been dating his girlfriend Brook for three years, got torn down by his mother on The Jerry Springer Show. After Dre's mother caught him sleeping with another woman, he went and told his girlfriend Brook, who kicked him out of their home. After being confronted by Brook and the woman he cheated with, Dre is called out by his mother, who has a few choice words for her son.

Aliva and her best friend Eric have known each other since the sixth grade. However, she'd recently found out that he'd blocked her on all social media, and blames his girlfriend, Bree. When she confronts Bree about being blocked, Bree admits to it, and calls Eric onto the stage, asking him to pick between the two of them. When Eric refuses, it becomes an explosive brawl between the two women.

5 The Jerry Springer Show - Austin Chooses A New Girl Over His Girlfriend

Austin, a 19-year-old, met a young dancer named Mia online, and the two hit it off quickly. When Austin decided that he'd rather be with Mia than his long-term girlfriend, the two came to The Jerry Springer Show to meet in person for the first time. They wanted to see if they could make it work. Unfortunately, Austin had hidden his girlfriend Roxana from Mia, and when the two meet, it isn't all that pretty.

4 The Jerry Springer Show - Woman Confronts Her BF & Co-Worker About Their Fling

Serinah is certain that her boyfriend Adrian is hooking up with her co-worker, Dee Dee, so she brought them both on The Jerry Springer Show to confront them about their behavior. After finding out for sure that the two hooked up, Serinah isn't happy to hear from either party. However, she does confront them. When Adrian tries to defend himself, Dee Dee goes off the deep end, and the women get into a physical fight.

3 The Jerry Springer Show - Nick's Put Off By His Online Love

Nick came onto The Jerry Springer Show to meet his online love, Dollie, for the first time, after months of talking online. Unfortunately for Nick, Dollie was using fake photos, and looks nothing like Nick expected her to. Things get even worse for Nick when Jerry calls out his girlfriend, Trina, who has been watching from backstage. She now knows all about his infidelity.

2 The Jerry Springer Show - Women Takes Her Revenge A Bit Too Far

Jessica has been with her boyfriend for years, but doesn't trust her friend Hanna around him, as she slipped up once years ago, by sleeping with Hanna's boyfriend. Though Hanna's said she was over Jessica's mistake, she comes clean on The Jerry Springer Show. She shared that not only did she sleep with Jessica's boyfriend, but she encouraged her sister to get intimate with him as well. Things come to blows for the women, and Jessica turns on her boyfriend in the end.

1 The Jerry Springer Show - Jerry Gets Sentimental During His 25th Anniversary

In one of future The Masked Singer star Jerry's famous "Final Thoughts" segments, he shares some sentimental memories with his audience. Though The Jerry Springer Show is typically about drama and controversial reveals, Jerry speaks openly about how much he enjoys working with some of the smartest people he knows. He shares that, "deep down, we are all the same." He hopes this show proves to people that they should follow the Golden Rule i.e treat others how they want to be treated.