It is not the same as TV show display. The judge at a court does not speak hardly as on TV. The judge gives out his rule without explainning. Then, you life is on the judge's hand.
I went through it, and now I have a new look about the judge.
The best advice is: do not go to small claim court without consulting a best lawyer or willingness accept the deal. If you lost your case at the first time, do not expect the appeal will change the last verdict.
Best luck,