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Hot BenchMany popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.S10, EP133 "A Dog Walks Into a Bar"A great dane and a cocker spaniel get into a fight at a dog-friendly bar.
S1, EP184 "Motorcycle Trip Turns Nasty!; Paint Sprayer Bamboozle?"Former friends fight over a microwave, a trip to a motorcycle rally, and accusations of assault; a sneaky friend sues for repayment of a loan.
S1, EP185 "Cheaters and Wife Beaters?!; 8-Year-Old's Confession!"A man sues his married girlfriend because he came to her aid when he thought she was being abused and getting a divorce; a boy changes his story when Judge Acker questions him.
S10, EP31 "In Despair With In Vitro Fertilization"After losing her unborn child, a distraught woman wants the man who began the IVF journey with her to pay his half of the medical bills.
S10, EP71 "You Win Some, You Cruise Some"A woman is sued for failing to repay a loan for a cruise.
S9, EP45 "Hairbnb"A hairstylist agreed to store a customer's hair extensions, but after two years with no contact, she deemed them unusable and threw them away.
S10, EP134 "Knock Knock Zoom"A couple sues after their front door is kicked in; they claim three boys were playing a rough game of ding-dong-ditch.
S1, EP186 "Scamming the Government?; Grandma Gripes and Wipes!"A woman says her grandchild's father tried to claim him as a dependent, even though he provides no support to the boy; a woman demands that her daughter pay her for baby-sitting, diapers and baby food.
S1, EP187 "Destination Wedding Disaster!; Take the Money and Run, Son!"A bridesmaid is hours late to a dress shop, misses the ring ceremony and sues the bride for a trip refund; a son uses his hospitalized mother's money for food instead of the furniture bill she told him to pay.
S10, EP32 "All Bite No Bark"A man's midnight jog on the beach with his Chihuahua turns scary when a 110-pound Akita attacks; the Akita's owner refuses to pay the veterinary bill.
S10, EP72 "Rental Case"Ex-tenants say their landlady demanded they vacate the premises, but then disparaged them to a series of other prospective landlords.
S9, EP100 "Crypto Electro"After a man started mining crypto currency in his rental unit, the power bill shot up hundreds of dollars, but he doesn't believe the increase was entirely his fault, so he tries to get some money back from his landlord.
S10, EP135 "No-Tell Motel"Evidence indicates the plaintiff was both a resident and an employee at a motel, but the owners deny it, claiming her W-2 is fake; they say they have a right to the plaintiff's COVID rent relief check.
S1, EP188 "Bully Beats Up Labrador; Gas Leak Scare!"The owner of an American bulldog blames its mauling victim; a condemned gas line, an emotional truck-driver and space heaters come into play in a feud between a landlord and a tenant.
S1, EP189 "Counterfeit Sneaker Scam!; Friends or Lovers?"A woman questions the authenticity of her new basketball shoes; a nurse pays off her boyfriend's parking tickets and he refuses to pay her back.
S10, EP14 "Copped at the Beauty Shop"A woman thinks the stylists at a salon stole her purse; a series of mishaps ruined her anniversary celebration, and on top of everything, she hated her hairstyle.
S10, EP68 "A Doggone Accident"When a man accidentally steps on his puppy, his friend pays to fix the dog's broken leg, but his failure to pay off the debt results in massive interest, and their friendship is on the line.
S9, EP40 "Wish Upon a Car"A used car's engine starts smoking 15 minutes after a family buys it; the seller says they must have caused the massive coolant leak in that short time.
S10, EP136 "Loan-ly Neighbor"After accepting a loan from her neighbor, a woman claims he harassed her so incessantly that she had to move; now he's suing for his money back.
S1, EP190 "Parrot Autopsy Results Revealed!; The 50 Missing Items List"A veterinarian provides the results of a controversial autopsy; a woman accuses her son's ex-girlfriend of damaging her home and stealing property.
S1, EP191 "Love, Sex and Cancer; Great Friend ... Awful Roommate?"A man with throat cancer fights with his ex over rent; a mom says her former roommate smoked pot, ate all of the food and had a dog who ruined furniture.
S10, EP13 "Sin City Shakedown"When a woman found out her subletter wasn't paying rent because of a government subsidy, she decided it was unfair for herself to have to pay; she says the subletter is an "evil genius" who also owes her $5 for fast food.
S10, EP64 "A Whole Latte Drama"The CEO of a coffee company had a networking event planned at a trendy Los Angeles club, but the club canceled at the last minute due to a failed health inspection, so he's suing for his travel costs.
S9, EP46 "It's Mice House"A tenant is appalled at her landlord's accusation that she invited vermin with her mess.
S10, EP137 "Revenge of the Nerds"A fantasy card-game player says he loaned his friend a rare deck for a tournament in Las Vegas; the friend claims the cards were given to him as payment for his mentorship in the game.
S1, EP192 "Police Lord of the Rings!; Rental Betrayal"A disgruntled, retired police officer sues for the value of a retirement ring and plaque; a landlord says a former tenant damaged and stole property, but she says he evicted her so he could move into the home she was renting.
S1, EP193 "Violence and Vehicle Voodoo?!"A mechanic is accused of threatening a woman with a wrench and denies taking advantage of women customers.
S10, EP15 "Don't Vent, Just Pay Your Rent!"After a nine-year tenancy, a man says his landlords became condescending and retaliatory when he was hospitalized and fell behind on rent.
S10, EP65 "No, You Can't Pick My Part"After a car crash, an event producer agrees to leave insurance out of it; the other driver wants to select after-market parts to save money, but the plaintiff wants original parts and is suing for repairs and lost wages.
S9, EP54 "The Friendship Union"A film worker's late employer's wife lent him money to join a union and wants him to pay her back.
"Hot Bench"Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
S1, EP194 "Sickle Cell Assault!; Haunted Debt?"A man says an assault by his roommate led to a hospital visit; a woman denies owing her late mother's caregiver for services and accuses her of negligence.
S1, EP195 "Criminal Stinkin' Vandalism?!"Tenants deny placing raw shrimp in air vents and turning up the heat to get back at the landlord for evicting them.
S2, EP3 "Beauty and the Creepy Beast?!"A man accused of lewd behavior denies breaking into a woman's bedroom while she was asleep and asking her to commit a crime.
S2, EP4 "Strippers, Oil Spills and the Deadbeat Boyfriend!"A settlement leads to free rent for a new boyfriend, who is accused of stealing thousands of dollars to spend on strippers.
S2, EP6 "The Girl With the Eyelid Tattoo!"A woman accuses a tattoo artist of failing to complete pre-paid services and is herself accused of stalking and harassment.
S2, EP5 "Felonies, Child Support and Alleged Abuse"A felon with five children and $16,500 owing in child support blames his estranged wife for trashed property.
S2, EP7 "Karaoke Affair Gone Haywire!; Water-Tortured Girlfriend?"Former singing buddies fight over a move to a violence-free home; a woman says her attempts to rescue a friend from an abusive relationship landed her in court.
S2, EP8 "Pit Bull Breaks Yorkie's Back?!; Don't Lien on Me!"After a pit bull attacks a small dog, their owners dispute vet bills, bullying and drug abuse; a woman says her neighbor swindled her when she bought a vehicle from him.
S10, EP132 "This Is Bull Shih Tzu"A dog's owner had its hair dyed purple, and an allergic reaction led to severe chemical burns, resulting in the loss of its ears; the groomer says she advised against the coloring, but the owner was insistent.
S10, EP131 "Moving Without a Hitch"A man allows a friend to crash in his mobile home, then she crashes the mobile home by hitching it to her SUV and trying to use it as a moving truck.
S10, EP130 "Motherboard Blues"A cell phone repairman admits to breaking a customer's phone accidentally and says he offered $300 worth of replacement parts to make it right, but the plaintiff then tried to fix it himself, further damaging the phone and absolving him of liability.
S10, EP129 "Anatomy of a Motorcycle Crash"A driver says he saw the plaintiff approaching on her motorcycle and had plenty of time to make his left turn -- then she was flying across his hood and sliding across the asphalt.
S10, EP70 "Mind Your Loan Business; Handi-Snapped"After a loan is made between two residents of a senior living center, nagging ensues; a man whose car was damaged in a parking lot refuses a check for the exact amount he says he's owed and, instead, brings the property manager to court.
S10, EP69 "Car and Driver Missing Wire"A teen's dad accuses a used car's seller of stealing parts while it was in his possession for repairs.
S10, EP33 "Door Jam"The judges debate the issue of who is more at fault after a woman cleaning her car left her doors open into the street, and a man driving by hit one.
S10, EP30 "Counter Intelligence"A homeowner accuses a handyman of stealing her deposit and being involved in a check washing scheme against her.
S10, EP29 "Don't Play-Date Me"A playdate organized by two young moms turns ugly fast: their anger escalates into a confrontation involving pepper spray and a candy bar jammed into a gas tank; the defendant says the vandal must have been another of the plaintiff's many "enemies."
S10, EP12 "I'm Not a Money Machine"An ex-football player is sued by an old girlfriend who helped him out of a spot by paying money to get him back from Mexico and now wants repayment for a laundry list of small loans.
S10, EP10 "The Gig Is Up"A drummer planned to sell his Cadillac to a fellow musician, but the car was totaled during the friend's trial period with it, and he refuses to take responsibility.
S10, EP9 "Scoot Scootin' Boogie"The DMV won't let a woman register a used scooter because of discrepancies on the title, and the seller refuses to help her resolve the matter; she accuses him of a felony.
S9, EP103 "Ruff Rough Refund"A woman's new puppy dies, and an at-home test says it was parvo; she contends that the seller hadn't vaccinated the litter, but she never saw a licensed veterinarian either.
S9, EP101 "The Ties That Bind"A woman sues her former live-in boyfriend for her therapy bills; he countersues for storage fees on the items she left behind.
S9, EP92 "Whoopsie Daisy"A woman describes a harrowing incident in which several intimidating dogs attacked her Chihuahua-mix on a walk; their owner says they were provoked.
S9, EP87 "Dude Hit My Car"A reportedly distracted driver rear-ends a couple at high speed; the car holds sentimental value to them, so they ask for more money than it's worth.
S1, EP183 "Insane Intersection Incident!; Drug Danger for Disabled Child?"An unlicensed driver denies running a red light and striking another car; a disabled child's mother backs out of a rental agreement when she learns that people who live there use illegal drugs.
S1, EP182 "Lazy Drama Queen!; Bumper Feud!"A woman repeats the slurs she says her boss hurled at her; using photos, the judges must figure out which woman damaged a car's bumper.
S1, EP181 "Embezzler or Philanthropist?; BFF Cellphone Wars!"An ex-lover sues a convicted felon for repayment of a loan; former friends fight over a phone, accusations of stalking, and a good deed gone bad.
S1, EP180 "Woman Falls From Ledge!"A woman is severely injured at her friend's house; he says she was drunk and negligent.
S1, EP179 "Voicemail From Hell"A teen denies stealing cash from her intoxicated friend after he passes out.
S1, EP178 "Toxic Lesbian Love"Ex-lovers fight over a dog, a car crash, assault and accusations of cheating.
S1, EP177 "Judge's Voice Slays Defendant; Cousins Call It Quits!"A man denies losing his roommate's dog, whom he claims he saved after she was left for dead; a monetary loan and a refusal to live up to a bargain divide cousins.
S1, EP176 "Father of Twins No More!; Stop Talking Over Me!"A man admits to destroying property in a fit of rage because newborn twins did not look like him; a rude defendant denies breaching his apartment contract.
Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
Original Air Date: Sep 15, 2014
Genres: RealityTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
3 seasons available on demand (24 episodes)
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