Hot Bench

Sunday, October 5

COVID-19 Crushes Sweet-16 Party!

Season 7 • Episode 35

A choreographer refuses to return a deposit on a teen's pandemic-shuttered event.

Sunday, October 5

$20,000 Romantic Rebuff?!

Season 7 • Episode 40

A man who helped his ex-girlfriend keep her home wants to be repaid.

Sunday, October 5

$29,000 Estate Sale Swindle?!

Season 7 • Episode 42

A senior couple trust a woman to sell all their worldly possessions but say they never saw a dime.

Sunday, October 5

Love and Fitness Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 55

Ex-lovers fight over the remaining $5,000 left to pay off a $190,000 business loan.

Monday, October 6

Cigarette Parking Braaake!; Container Home Craze

Season 7 • Episode 49

A smoker's version of a parking-lot collision does not match up with pictures of vehicle damage.

Monday, October 6

Love and Fitness Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 55

Ex-lovers fight over the remaining $5,000 left to pay off a $190,000 business loan.

Monday, October 6

$12,000 Silk Rug Ruined?!

Season 7 • Episode 72

A dry cleaner sues a rug owner for damages after an alleged refusal to pay for his work.

Monday, October 6

Blackmailed, Roach-Infested Tenancy?!

Season 7 • Episode 75

A landlord says messy tenants threatened to move back in unless they were paid.

Monday, October 6

Case of the Disappearing Dream Car!

Season 7 • Episode 76

The classic car a woman "bought" goes on sale again for double the price.

Monday, October 6

Hot Pockets Deprivation and Divorce?!

Season 7 • Episode 77

Accusations of child neglect surface when divorcees fight over debt repayment.

Monday, October 6

Prom Dress Stress New

Season 12 • Episode 21

A mom hires a designer to make the perfect prom dress -- but the dress becomes a no-show.

Monday, October 6

Petty in Pink

Season 11 • Episode 68

A pink Tesla driver tries to recover her out-of-pocket repair costs after a woman scrapes her car.

Tuesday, October 7

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 7

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 7

Stolen Identity Devastation!

Season 7 • Episode 50

A juvenile offender reforms her adult life only to be denied work after her identity is stolen.

Tuesday, October 7

Senior Squelches on Party Pontoon?!

Season 7 • Episode 56

An elderly couple is accused of re-painting a $14,000 boat and sailing off without payment.

Tuesday, October 7

Seller Scam or Clueless Buyer?!; The Ever-Changing Fender-Bender Story!

Season 7 • Episode 78

A new homeowner says a serious plumbing problem was purposefully hidden.

Tuesday, October 7

Mother and Car Breakdown!

Season 7 • Episode 79

A mother-of-three accuses a car salesman of illegal smog activity.

Tuesday, October 7

Manhood Attacked Over Irish Vacation Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 80

A woman accuses a former friend of reneging on his promise to travel with her.

Tuesday, October 7

Dream Car Destroyed by Best Friend!

Season 7 • Episode 81

A young man demolishes his friend's prized RX-7 and neglects to tell her.

Tuesday, October 7

Raised Me, Robbed Me New

Season 12 • Episode 22

A woman says her mother stole from her and broke promises of repayment.

Tuesday, October 7

Tenant Tango

Season 11 • Episode 62

The owner of a nonprofit social services organization sues his subletter for nonpayment of rent.

Wednesday, October 8

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 8

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 8

DWI Four-Car Pile-Up!

Season 7 • Episode 51

An intoxicated driver closes her eyes, slams on the gas and crashes into parked cars and a pole.

Wednesday, October 8

Desperate Landlord Scams Disabled Tenant?!

Season 7 • Episode 57

An epileptic man says his landlord gave his room to another tenant and made him live in the garage.

Wednesday, October 8

Drastic COVID-Fighting Tactics!; Bad Driver Blames Police?!

Season 7 • Episode 82

A tenant's fear of contagion from his landlord leads to bolting himself inside.

Wednesday, October 8

Bridal Embarrassment!

Season 7 • Episode 83

A newlywed testifies to the danger and shame she faced on her big day.

Wednesday, October 8

Health-Care Pro Defamed by Actor?!

Season 7 • Episode 84

An actor accuses his health care aide of stealing money from his family.

Wednesday, October 8

Fast-and-Loose Fender Bender!

Season 7 • Episode 85

An investigation of accident photos reveals the truth behind a contentious wreck.

Wednesday, October 8

Deflated Sisterhood New

Season 12 • Episode 23

A woman says she made every car-loan payment and was unfairly cut off from her vehicle.

Wednesday, October 8

Dear Sis I Hit a Deer

Season 11 • Episode 19

A woman takes her sister's car late at night to buy beer and blames a deer for damaging the car.

Thursday, October 9

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Thursday, October 9

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Thursday, October 9

Young Co-Eds and the Peeping Tom!

Season 7 • Episode 53

Women say their landlord is negligent when it comes to their safety.

Thursday, October 9

Sugar Mama Gifts Dancer Cosmetic Surgery?!

Season 7 • Episode 58

Two women claim fraud as they argue about items including career-enhancing surgery.

Thursday, October 9

Con Man's Wild Ride to Switzerland?!

Season 7 • Episode 86

A fast-talking young man is accused of scamming his traveling partner out of $8,000.

Thursday, October 9

Estate Battle After Elder Abuse?!

Season 7 • Episode 87

A woman who plead guilty to elder abuse of a parent fights with her sister over their mom's estate.

Thursday, October 9

Ex-Lover's Path of Destruction?!

Season 7 • Episode 88

Noxious cigarette smoke, loud lovemaking, drugs and blood come into play.

Thursday, October 9

Low-Income Mom Meets COVID Stand-Off!

Season 7 • Episode 89

A woman is left holding a $2,500 cleaning bill due to her landlord's pandemic precautions.

Thursday, October 9

Loan and Order New

Season 12 • Episode 24

A woman says she got a signed contract and a car as collateral for an RV loan.

Thursday, October 9

Making Up a Cosmetic Excuse

Season 11 • Episode 64

How does a woman explain going on a trip to Hawaii instead of repaying a loan?

Friday, October 10

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Friday, October 10

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Friday, October 10

Diva Lounge Performer Sings Her Case!

Season 7 • Episode 54

A performer sues for wages after staging the first-ever "Diva's Delightful Disco & Karaoke-athon."

Friday, October 10

Grandmother Goes After Cheating Husband?!

Season 7 • Episode 59

A woman testifies online against her allegedly abusive ex, who's being sued by her grandmother.

Friday, October 10

Hard Times = Superglue Dentistry?!

Season 7 • Episode 90

A man uses glue to repair his teeth and his dog's after a collision with an unlicensed motorist.

Friday, October 10

Baby Endangered in Rolling Vehicle?!

Season 7 • Episode 91

When a mom forgets to put her car in park, it rolls forward and crashes with her baby still inside.

Friday, October 10

Indecent Proposal at the Casino?; Judge DiMango Feels Your Pain!

Season 7 • Episode 92

A man gives his date money, but she says it turned into a loan because she wouldn't sleep with him.

Friday, October 10

Liberian War Survivor or Creative Heartbreaker?!

Season 7 • Episode 93

A woman challenges an artist's citizenship after she lends him $6,000.

Friday, October 10

The Golden Years Grudge New

Season 12 • Episode 25

When family and finances combine, even a minivan can cause a meltdown.

Friday, October 10

Somebunny's in Trouble

Season 11 • Episode 44

A woman whose dogs were off leash refuses to accept responsibility for their victim's vet bills.

Saturday, October 11

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Saturday, October 11

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Sunday, October 12

Troubled Teen Punches Walls?!; Divorcee Road-Trip Collision!

Season 7 • Episode 34

An angry young man causes damage to his mother's apartment; she expects the return of her deposit.

Sunday, October 12

Daddy's Pregnant Girlfriend Shocker!

Season 7 • Episode 39

When a woman learns her baby daddy's girlfriend is pregnant, she slams into a car and picks a fight.

Sunday, October 12

My Engagement Was a Farce!

Season 7 • Episode 41

After an engagement to a man she knew for only two weeks, a woman demands payback for their rings.

Sunday, October 12

$108,000 BMW Debacle!

Season 7 • Episode 52

A 14-year-old BMW fails smog certification and is tagged with a $12,000 repair bill.

Monday, October 13

Blind Car Sale Ends in Surprise Repo!

Season 7 • Episode 60

A woman regrets her used-car purchase, only to report it stolen when it goes missing.

Monday, October 13

Pandemic Wipes Out New Business Venture!; Driver Defies the Laws of Science?!

Season 7 • Episode 65

A disabled retiree says she was left holding the bill when her old friend's business failed.

Monday, October 13

Mud-Slinging, Car-Keying Best Friend Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 94

Woman accuses her ex-friend of keying her car; defendant says plaintiff hid money from her husband.

Monday, October 13

Pandemic Destroys Couple's Big Plans!

Season 7 • Episode 95

A COVID shocker at a coffee shop, an emergency fundraiser and an "open" relationship dispute.

Monday, October 13

Mistaken Identity Violence!

Season 7 • Episode 96

A tragic set of coincidences leads to an innocent man being brutally beaten in a parking lot.

Monday, October 13

Online Dating Lessons 101

Season 7 • Episode 97

A broken-hearted woman faces the hard truth after lending money to a man she met online.

Monday, October 13 New

Season 12 • Episode 26

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Monday, October 13

Exes & Loans

Season 11 • Episode 43

A man says his girlfriend left him and then presented a bill for everything she bought him.

Tuesday, October 14

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 14

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 14

Smuggling Liquor Onto Super Bowl Cruise?

Season 7 • Episode 61

A reported lean-in for a kiss upsets the balance of co-workers' friendship.

Tuesday, October 14

53 Days Sober and Counting!

Season 7 • Episode 67

A recovering addict relapses and is accused of destroying property at a good Samaritan's home.

Tuesday, October 14

Pandemic Thwarts Addict's Recovery?

Season 7 • Episode 98

Recovering addict accuses sober-living facility owner of taking his money but providing no help.

Tuesday, October 14

Tragic Puppy Death Dispute

Season 7 • Episode 99

A woman says she was conned into buying a sick Maltipoo who died shortly after purchase.

Tuesday, October 14

Don't Treat Poor People With Disrespect!; Reckless Driver's Tall Tale?!

Season 7 • Episode 100

A landlord's management of a subsidized home leaves a family in rodent-infested living conditions.

Tuesday, October 14

AK-47 Traded for Corvette?!

Season 7 • Episode 102

Pair accused of damaging a motorcycle, undervaluing a gun and breaking into a truck.

Tuesday, October 14 New

Season 12 • Episode 27

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 14

Cabinet Chaos

Season 11 • Episode 70

A lawyer says the man he and his girlfriend hired to paint their kitchen cabinets botched the job.

Wednesday, October 15

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 15

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 15

Spa Upgrade Meets Shoddy Handyman?!; Craziest Car Story Ever Told!

Season 7 • Episode 62

A homeowner pays more than $6,000 for a renovation only to demand a full refund upon its completion.

Wednesday, October 15

Mother's Death-Defying Freeway Ride?!

Season 7 • Episode 68

A woman says she feared for her life after picking up her supposedly repaired car.

Wednesday, October 15

Sweet-16 Momento Lost Forever!

Season 7 • Episode 101

A father sues for pain and suffering after a photographer loses video footage.

Wednesday, October 15

Dueling Bully Videos!

Season 7 • Episode 103

Disgruntled tenants encourage strangers to vandalize their landlord's home.

Wednesday, October 15

Junkyard Dog Dives Into Woman's Car!

Season 7 • Episode 104

A man says he warned a customer just moments before his watchdog ripped her small dog from her arms.

Wednesday, October 15

Credible Tenants vs. Confused Landlord?!

Season 7 • Episode 105

A woman loses her job and her dog the same month a new property manager raises her rent.

Wednesday, October 15 New

Season 12 • Episode 28

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 15

Up in Vapes

Season 11 • Episode 72

A salesman reportedly promised his boss an investment return on his tobacco-free vape company.

Thursday, October 16

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Thursday, October 16

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Thursday, October 16

Houdini-Dog Guilty of Self-Defense?!

Season 7 • Episode 64

A German shepherd dog viciously attacks a neighbor's small Maltipoo.

Thursday, October 16

Sober House Rule-Breaker?!

Season 7 • Episode 69

A recovering alcoholic is evicted after only three days for allegedly intimidating her roommate.

Thursday, October 16

Mud-Slinging Showdown!

Season 7 • Episode 106

A litigant accuses his ex-friend of child neglect, alcohol abuse and bullying.

Thursday, October 16

Parenting During the Pandemic; Good Samaritan Electrician?

Season 7 • Episode 107

A young family suffer job loss, a toilet leaking into the nursery, and landlord litigation.

Thursday, October 16

Body Piercing and Tattoo Parlor Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 108

Tattoo enthusiasts are accused of owing former friends $16,000 in personal body art.

Thursday, October 16

Bullying and Defamation Caught on Tape?!

Season 7 • Episode 109

Roommates dispute drug abuse accusations, taunting and property damage.

Thursday, October 16 New

Season 12 • Episode 29

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Thursday, October 16

Move My Property, Don't Take It!

Season 11 • Episode 42

A woman accuses her niece of stealing her property instead of moving it into storage.

Friday, October 17

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Friday, October 17

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Friday, October 17

COVID Doesn't Mean a Free Ride!; I Want My Inheritance ... Now!

Season 7 • Episode 70

Landlords accuse a struggling tenant of using the pandemic to avoid rent payment.

Friday, October 17

Case of the Disappearing Dream Car!

Season 7 • Episode 76

The classic car a woman "bought" goes on sale again for double the price.

Friday, October 17

Reckless Child-Endangerment?!; Home Improvement Rip-Off?!

Season 7 • Episode 110

Unlicensed and uninsured, a distracted mother runs a red light and T-bones another motorist.

Friday, October 17

Legit Suffering or COVID Con Artist?!

Season 7 • Episode 111

A tenant who recovered more than $11,000 in unemployment fails to pay rent.

Friday, October 17

The Smell of Death?!

Season 7 • Episode 112

A landlord fears what he might find when the odor of a tenant's apartment garners complaints.

Friday, October 17

Vehicle Purchase Marred by Murder?!

Season 7 • Episode 113

A grieving mother sues over an ATV she bought for her son.

Friday, October 17 New

Season 12 • Episode 30

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Friday, October 17

High Voltage Hustle

Season 11 • Episode 82

A bike rider says a motorcycle repair shop owner botched a paint job and damaged his Harley.

Saturday, October 18

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Saturday, October 18

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Sunday, October 19

World-Renowned Comedian or Sloppy Drunk?!

Season 7 • Episode 66

A stand-up comic must defend his act after partygoers walk out.

Sunday, October 19

Drag Queen Fashion Police!

Season 7 • Episode 63

A pageant-winning drag queen takes issue with her designer when she can no longer fit into her gown.

Sunday, October 19

Kanye the Chihuahua and His Avenger!

Season 7 • Episode 11

A pet owner is accused of taking to the street to try to kill a neighbor's German shepherd dog.

Sunday, October 19

Pastor Breaks God's 11th Commandment?!

Season 7 • Episode 22

A widow accuses a pastor she has known for decades of taking $15,000 of her money to buy a truck.

Monday, October 20

Pediatric Cancer Survivor Owns Up to Negligence

Season 7 • Episode 71

A teen driver admits she rear-ended another vehicle on her way to the car wash.

Monday, October 20

Seller Scam or Clueless Buyer?!; The Ever-Changing Fender-Bender Story!

Season 7 • Episode 78

A new homeowner says a serious plumbing problem was purposefully hidden.

Monday, October 20

Burning Down the House!

Season 7 • Episode 114

Landlord and tenants fight over who is to blame for fire that caused over $50,000 in damages.

Monday, October 20

Can Men and Women Be Friends?!

Season 7 • Episode 115

A man questions his longtime friendship with a mother of five.

Monday, October 20

Use It or Lose It!

Season 7 • Episode 116

A woman sues her neighbor of 26 years for not pitching in for repairs to their shared property.

Monday, October 20

Pandemic Brings Out the Worst in People?!

Season 7 • Episode 117

Adults exchange nasty texts in a dispute over unlawful living arrangements and the fear of eviction.

Monday, October 20 New

Season 12 • Episode 31

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Monday, October 20

Lights! Camera! No Action

Season 11 • Episode 95

A videographer takes the stand to defend his right to his raw footage.

Tuesday, October 21

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 21

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 21

$12,000 Silk Rug Ruined?!

Season 7 • Episode 72

A dry cleaner sues a rug owner for damages after an alleged refusal to pay for his work.

Tuesday, October 21

Mother and Car Breakdown!

Season 7 • Episode 79

A mother-of-three accuses a car salesman of illegal smog activity.

Tuesday, October 21

Disabled and Defrauded?!

Season 7 • Episode 118

A woman with weakened legs sues a salesman for pain and suffering.

Tuesday, October 21

I'm No Lemon Seller!

Season 7 • Episode 119

A man is accused of selling a non-operable Saturn; he says he put $3,000 worth of repairs into it.

Tuesday, October 21

Personal Tragedy Meets the Law

Season 7 • Episode 121

A married couple dealing with cancer seek justice, saying they were swindled in a car deal.

Tuesday, October 21

Terrifying Chainsaw Accident!

Season 7 • Episode 122

An unemployed chef is maimed when he takes on work at his friend's tree-trimming business.

Tuesday, October 21 New

Season 12 • Episode 32

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Tuesday, October 21

Not Letting Subletting

Season 11 • Episode 90

A woman says she subleased an apartment, but when she moved in, the tenant was still living there.

Wednesday, October 22

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 22

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 22

Rottweiler Mauls Pizza Delivery Driver!

Season 7 • Episode 73

A woman is permanently disabled after being mauled by a Rottweiler while attempting a meal delivery.

Wednesday, October 22

Manhood Attacked Over Irish Vacation Fail!

Season 7 • Episode 80

A woman accuses a former friend of reneging on his promise to travel with her.

Wednesday, October 22

Gang Warfare or Car Buyer Drama?

Season 7 • Episode 123

A woman sues after buying a used car that won't start; the sellers accuse her boyfriend of menacing.

Wednesday, October 22

Court Fail Due to Traumatic Brain Injury!

Season 7 • Episode 124

A man misses his court date due to a head-on traffic accident.

Wednesday, October 22

Weed Is My Profession!; The Messiah Is Not Coming!

Season 7 • Episode 125

A marijuana dispensary tech jeopardizes her landlord's job with constant pot smoking.

Wednesday, October 22

Caregiving It Up!

Season 7 • Episode 126

A caregiver is fired for reportedly coming to work smelling of alcohol.

Wednesday, October 22 New

Season 12 • Episode 33

Three judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.

Wednesday, October 22

Nanny McPay Me

Season 11 • Episode 108

A mom says sitters are inflating the amount she owes them and accuses one of hitting her daughter.