Hot Bench
Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Hot Bench Season 13 originally premiered on local stations on September 14, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
Hot Bench Season 13 originally premiered on local stations on September 14, 2026. Current US availability is unconfirmed.
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- 13Season 13Original premiere · local stations
- 12Season 12Original premiere · local stations
- 11Season 11Original premiere · local stations · 180 episodes
- 10Season 10Original premiere · local stations
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- 9Season 9Original premiere · local stations · 170 episodes
- 8Season 8Original premiere · local stations
- 7Season 7Original premiere · local stations
- 6Season 6Original premiere · local stations
- 5Season 5Original premiere · local stations
- 4Season 4Original premiere · local stations
- 3Season 3Original premiere · local stations · 220 episodes
- 2Season 2Original premiere · local stations
- 1Season 1Original premiere · local stations
Episode guide
Season 13 episodes
- 1
A Hare-y Situation source at TVmaze
A woman says her beloved rabbit suffered a fatal injury while in a man's care; he denies responsibility and argues that she's really after his money.
- 2
Love Loans source at TVmaze
A woman says she financed her boyfriend through hard times and was repaid with betrayal; he argues that he never cheated and owes her nothing.
- 3
The Weakest Link source at TVmaze
A buyer says he paid for a gold chain and got a fake; the seller denies knowing the chain was fake, and argues that it was thoroughly checked and sold "as-is."
- 4
Little Sister, Big Problem source at TVmaze
A man says his sister broke her promise to repay him; she says he's forgotten all she's done for him.
- 5
The Vanishing Vehicle source at TVmaze
A woman says she bought a broken SUV that disappeared; her former friend argues that he can't be expected to refund a vehicle that drove right out of the dispute.
- 6
Teacup Trouble source at TVmaze
The new owner says her puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus within 24 hours, while the pet shop owners argue that the dog was healthy and the diagnosis was wrong.
- 7
Cruise Control source at TVmaze
An aunt says her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues that extra charges sank their agreement.
- 8
Bite Night source at TVmaze
A man says a dog attack left his pet injured, while his neighbor argues that the veterinary bills don't pass the sniff test.
- 9
Gas Me Up source at TVmaze
A woman says her roommate always found excuses not to pay utilities, while he says he always drove her around and paid for other expenses.
- 10
Triple No! source at TVmaze
A driver says a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues that she caused her own troubles.
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