Perhaps Steve will pull from the numerous self-help books he has published when deciding what to do with the cases brought before him. In 2014, he told Parade that a huge life motivator for him was the fact that he'd flunked out of Kent State during his third year. That followed him for the rest of his life, which is what led him to partner with Strayer University as a paid ambassador. Steve deeply believes in education, but not graduating from college didn't stop him from achieving his goals.

Not having a degree means Steve can't be a judge, but he does have a lifetime of experience, which lends itself to helping others. Steve has worked on a Ford assembly line cleaning carpets, selling insurance, and of course, doing comedy. It was radio where Steve really found himself, which brought him to Family Feud as its host. One could argue that court is almost like a family feud?

All jokes aside, Judge Steve Harvey has a real opportunity to help people. Sure, he hides behind laughter and comedy, but that's the best medicine, after all. Steve also told Parade that he was never meant to be one of those people who retires to a yacht. "My calling is to help people, to teach people, to share with people until I die," he said. "I can never stop doing that. I can’t and I don’t want to." It sounds like he's answering that call now!

The new season of Judge Steve Harvey premiered May 9, 2023, and you can watch it every Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. Be sure to tune in and see what Steve gets up to in the courtroom.