Hot Bench is an American reality talk crime television series that premiered on Syndication on September 15, 2014. It was created by Judith Sheindlin. It stars Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango, Larry Bakman and Michael Corriero.
A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
Premise
A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
Small-claim court cases are heard by 3 judges who must then work together to determine the verdict. In the series opener, a custody dispute is settled between the owner of a grief therapy dog and a couple who bonded with it during its time of service.
September 15, 2014
2
Turn Lane Collision!; Tiny Toilet Turmoil
A motorist claims to be in the middle of renewing their insurance when they were involved in an accident. Also: a dispute over a home renovation.
September 15, 2014
3
Beauty School Hazing?
A dispute between a teacher and a student of a beauty school is settled.
September 16, 2014
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1
Drunk Teacher or Honest Preacher
September 14, 2015
2
Pool Party Splash and Crash!; Ex-Convict Makeover?
September 14, 2015
3
Beauty and the Creepy Beast?!
September 15, 2015
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1
Judge Jumps the Shark?!
September 12, 2016
2
Dementia, Divorce and Money; Life Savings Down the Drain!
September 12, 2016
3
Dying Wish Denied?!; Biggest Grin Award
September 13, 2016
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1
Man Killed, Pit Bull Shot, Goats Mauled?!; How Much Is a Stay-at-Home Mom Worth?
September 11, 2017
2
Coachella Festival Fail!; Reputation Damage Control
A woman's music festival dreams are dashed when the landlord's mother-in-law crashes her party weekend to check up on tenants; a disgruntled roommate being sued for unpaid rent gets reprimanded for making personal attacks.
September 11, 2017
3
Judge Acker Shares the Name of Her Wig!; Lemon Deal of the Century?!
A woman accuses a hairdresser of ruining a birthday "curl and style" of her wig, Sasha; a man and his son purchase a smoking, mufflerless 24-year-old car that they insist came with a 30-day warranty.
September 12, 2017
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1
Doberman and Boxer BFFs!; Competitive BBQ Fail!
September 10, 2018
2
Teen Roller Rink Worker Slam!; Evidence That Makes the Judges Laugh!
September 10, 2018
3
Dueling Catfight Videos!
September 11, 2018
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1
Toddler Touched Inappropriately?!
September 9, 2019
2
Did You Run Over Yourself?!; Scammer Alert!
September 9, 2019
3
Dog Escapes Euthanasia!; $32,000 BBQ Food Truck Fail!
September 10, 2019
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1
Unwed Mother's Need for Weed?!; Jacked-Up Jacuzzi!
A mother's dying wish was that her beloved dog Peanut be looked after. When Peanut was attacked at a dog park, her daughter was devastated.
September 15, 2021
Season 9 preview182 episodes total
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Episode 1
September 12, 2022
2
Episode 2
September 13, 2022
3
Episode 3
September 14, 2022
Season 10 preview23 episodes total
Season 10 episode preview
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Title
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1
I Declare a Door War
A man is sitting in a parked car with his door wide open into traffic when a teen driver rams into him and crushes his leg.
September 11, 2023
2
Forging Ahead
When a businessman had to go away, he gave power of attorney to a friend who cashed a check in his name and kept the money.
September 12, 2023
3
Load of Raging Bull
A woman says that the owner of her boxing gym slandered her when he spread rumors about her relationship with her trainer; he countersues for lost clients