Benson
TVG
Sitcom
A sharp-witted butler becomes the head of household affairs for a widowed state governor, often solving the mansion’s dilemmas and advising on political matters.
Cast & Crew
Robert Guillaume Benson DuBois
James Noble Governor James Gatling
Inga Swenson Gretchen Kraus
Missy Gold Katie Gatling
Caroline McWilliams Marcy Hill
Rene Auberjonois Clayton Endicott III
Ethan Phillips Pete Downey
Jerry Seinfeld Frankie
Didi Conn Denise Stevens Downey
Billie Bird Mrs. Cassidy
Donna LaBrie Sen. Diane Hartford
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, January 21
First Lady
Season 2 • Episode 5
A reception for an important industrialist; Katie's jealous of her father's hostess.
Wednesday, January 21
Citizen Kraus
Season 2 • Episode 6
Benson seems to be the only one who can help his archrival, Kraus, gain her citizenship.
Thursday, January 22
Benson's Groupie
Season 2 • Episode 7
Benson's summer romance may disrupt a religious conference when the lady follows him home.
Thursday, January 22
In High Places
Season 2 • Episode 8
The hapless governor takes over the controls of a private jet when the pilot has a heart attack.
Friday, January 23
Old School Ties
Season 2 • Episode 9
The staff is heartbroken when the governor decides to send Katie away to a boarding school.
Friday, January 23
The Apartment
Season 2 • Episode 10
Benson rents an apartment so he can have some time alone, but everyone manages to find him.
Sunday, January 25
Don't Quote Me
Season 1 • Episode 9
When a news leak develops in the governor's household, Benson searches for the culprit.
Sunday, January 25
War Stories
Season 1 • Episode 10
Benson is delighted when Marcy falls for his old war buddy -- until he learns his friend's secret.
Sunday, January 25
Ghost Story
Season 1 • Episode 11
A series of strange incidents seem to be the work of the ghost of a murdered former governor.
Sunday, January 25
Taylor's Bid
Season 1 • Episode 12
After Taylor's disastrous attempt for political office, he blames Benson for his defeat.
Monday, January 26
Big Buddy
Season 2 • Episode 11
The press secretary's publicity scheme involves a reluctant Benson in a "Big Buddy" program.
Monday, January 26
The Fireside Chat
Season 2 • Episode 12
Benson intervenes when a lovers' spat threatens to disrupt the governor's live TV show.
Tuesday, January 27
Marcy's Wedding
Season 2 • Episode 13
Marcy's mother shows a talent for disrupting Benson's smoothly organized wedding plans.
Tuesday, January 27
Rivals
Season 2 • Episode 14
Kraus' childhood rival is visiting from Germany and expects to find Kraus married to the governor.
Wednesday, January 28
No Sad Songs
Season 2 • Episode 15
Benson learns the meaning of faith as a result of his mother's visit.
Wednesday, January 28
Clayton Go Home
Season 2 • Episode 16
Clayton moves into the mansion after receiving death threats for foiling a bribe attempt.
Thursday, January 29
Easy Kid Stuff
Season 2 • Episode 17
When Benson cares for his young friend Mike for a few days, the results are chaotic.
Thursday, January 29
Homework
Season 2 • Episode 18
Katie's essay about her family includes the entire mansion staff, seen in humorous flashbacks.
Friday, January 30
Handwriting on the Wall
Season 2 • Episode 19
An insider seems to be behind mysterious threats over a decision the governor makes.
Friday, January 30
The Governor's House Call
Season 2 • Episode 20
A practical joke lands the governor, Benson and Clayton inside a bordello.
Sunday, February 1
One Strike, You're Out
Season 1 • Episode 13
When Kraus leads a strike of mansion workers, Benson tries to do all their jobs.
Sunday, February 1
Just Friends
Season 1 • Episode 14
Benson meets an old flame, now married, and the results are nearly disastrous.
Sunday, February 1
Chain of Command
Season 1 • Episode 15
With the governor incapacitated, Benson works to outwit an unscrupulous lieutenant governor.
Sunday, February 1
Bugging the Governor
Season 1 • Episode 16
Benson concocts a wild scheme to trap the person who bugged the governor's mansion.
Monday, February 2
All Shook Up
Season 2 • Episode 21
An earthquake traps Benson and Clayton, and the governor runs the state from the kitchen.
Monday, February 2
Lifesaver
Season 2 • Episode 22
Benson saves Kraus' life when she chokes on a doughnut; Kraus drives him crazy with her gratitude.
Tuesday, February 3
Benson's Appointment
Season 3 • Episode 1
The governor wants Benson to be the state's new budget director.
Tuesday, February 3
The Grass Ain't Greener
Season 3 • Episode 2
Benson poses as a prisoner to investigate conditions at a state prison.
Wednesday, February 4
Sit-In
Season 3 • Episode 3
It's Marcy's last day, and a chamber music group stages a musical sit-in to protest budget cuts.
Wednesday, February 4
Double Exposure
Season 3 • Episode 4
Benson has a lot of explaining to do when he agrees to help the FBI stop a bribery scheme.
Thursday, February 5
The Lobbyist
Season 3 • Episode 5
Benson's innocent approval of his lobbyist-girlfriend's project brings corruption charges.
Thursday, February 5
Stress
Season 3 • Episode 6
Minor problems pile up to crisis proportions; The governor holds an encounter session.
Friday, February 6
Rainbow's End
Season 3 • Episode 7
Benson's encounter with an old flame and Clayton's birthday preparations create confusion.
Friday, February 6
Once in a Blue Moon
Season 3 • Episode 8
The enforcement of tight new regulations makes the staff feel restricted.
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