Hot Bench

Friday, November 21

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

Friday, November 21

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

Friday, November 21

Hardwood Life

Season 7 • Episode 128

A handyman admits he was not licensed but says the client was impossible to satisfy.

Friday, November 21

Revenge, Best Served Cold?

Season 7 • Episode 136

Accusations of workplace hostility, harassment and wrongful termination.

Friday, November 21

Student Drive-her

Season 8 • Episode 42

A driving instructor's employer fails to protect her from sexual harassment.

Friday, November 21

Brother Brawl

Season 8 • Episode 43

After six gin-and-tonics, a man decides that a "duel" is the best way to settle a lifelong feud.

Friday, November 21

The Harder the Fall (Out)

Season 8 • Episode 44

A man sues his ex over a broken window, but neither can remember the details of the incident.

Friday, November 21

Designated Dog Zone Attack

Season 8 • Episode 45

A pit bull attacks a little dog, whose owner wants to recover money for medical bills.

Friday, November 21

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.

Friday, November 21

Mud-Slinging Showdown!

Season 7 • Episode 106

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

Friday, November 21

Deja Vroom! New

Season 12 • Episode 55

Twins battle over a car loan after the vehicle is stolen and an insurance company payout disappears.

Friday, November 21

Over Charged

Season 11 • Episode 170

A man paid for an electric car battery that, despite repeated promises, never arrived.

Saturday, November 22

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

Saturday, November 22

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

Sunday, November 23

Yosemite Vacation Nightmare

Season 7 • Episode 138

A family getaway ends with a breakdown in a remote area; a mechanic must defend his work.

Sunday, November 23

Hair-Weaving Rivals?!

Season 7 • Episode 141

A man says a jealous roommate forced him to live in a homeless shelter.

Sunday, November 23

Witchcraft, Cults and OCD?!

Season 7 • Episode 143

A woman admits that she was in a cult but says her roommate got spooked for no reason.

Sunday, November 23

Smuggling Liquor Onto Super Bowl Cruise?

Season 7 • Episode 61

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

Monday, November 24

Run for Coverage!

Season 7 • Episode 137

A reckless, unlicensed driver is thrown out of court for disrespect after a high-speed collision.

Monday, November 24

Big Bear Motel Mishap

Season 7 • Episode 145

A California resort property owner accuses a teacher of outright fraud.

Monday, November 24

Roaches, Mice & Mites, Oh My!

Season 8 • Episode 46

A single mother of three tries to recover her security deposit, saying her son contracted mites.

Monday, November 24

Bad Car-ma Wash

Season 8 • Episode 47

The defendant and her mom come armed to the teeth with video evidence and sound logic.

Monday, November 24

Dog Gone

Season 8 • Episode 48

A man walking his puppy had no idea what tragedy lurked around the corner.

Monday, November 24

I Plant With You!

Season 8 • Episode 49

The woman upstairs is too loud, while the woman downstairs keeps unsightly, dead plants.

Monday, November 24

My PI Vinny New

Season 12 • Episode 56

A PI sues his former friend for unpaid fees after an unsuccessful search for sentimental belongings.

Monday, November 24

Mending Fences

Season 11 • Episode 172

The judges sort through conflicting stories, canine concerns and broken promises!

Tuesday, November 25

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

Tuesday, November 25

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

Tuesday, November 25

Don't Fence Me In!

Season 7 • Episode 139

Neighbor is accused of extortion and harassment when he repairs a shared fence and expects payback.

Tuesday, November 25

World's Worst Apology!

Season 7 • Episode 148

A father's attempt to make amends for vulgar texts to his ex-girlfriend fails miserably.

Tuesday, November 25

What Goes Impound

Season 8 • Episode 50

A woman says her granddaughter's mother borrowed her credit card and went on a spending spree.

Tuesday, November 25

A Sinking Ship; Infinity and Beyond

Season 8 • Episode 51

A plumber is hired to replace five toilets on a yacht, but nearly sinks it in the process.

Tuesday, November 25

Unbrotherly Loan Love

Season 8 • Episode 52

A man who helped his brother out of a serious bind now wants his money back.

Tuesday, November 25

Bumper Cars

Season 8 • Episode 53

An uninsured, unlicensed motorist gets angry after he rear-ends an Uber driver.

Tuesday, November 25

Baby Got Back Rent New

Season 12 • Episode 57

A landlord says he bent over backward to help; the tenant says the home was unsafe.

Tuesday, November 25

Beauty School Bummer

Season 11 • Episode 175

A friendship unravels in court over a sudden eviction, missing valuables and a towed car.

Wednesday, November 26

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

Wednesday, November 26

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

Wednesday, November 26

Battle of the Model Boat Racers

Season 7 • Episode 140

Hobbyists fight over thousands of dollars in equipment and accusations of fraud.

Wednesday, November 26

COVID Stress or Hostile Workplace?!

Season 7 • Episode 147

A server claims she was sexually harassed by customers and mocked by management.

Wednesday, November 26

A Wrinkle in Time; Deposit Due Deposit Don't

Season 8 • Episode 54

A couple is sued over a time share; a renter wants punitive damages from his landlord.

Wednesday, November 26

A-Salty Sister

Season 8 • Episode 55

An alcohol-fueled brawl between grandmothers, nieces, sisters and aunts.

Wednesday, November 26

The Lash Hurrah

Season 8 • Episode 56

An eyebrow and lash technician says she was overworked by a salon owner.

Wednesday, November 26

Un-Rest Room; Nine Dogs, a Baby and a Boyfriend

Season 8 • Episode 57

An unlicensed contractor defends his work, which he says he wasn't allowed to finish.

Wednesday, November 26

Breast Intentions New

Season 12 • Episode 58

A woman with a ruptured implant says she has a contract for her ex to pay half the repair bill.

Wednesday, November 26

Sold Short

Season 11 • Episode 41

A web developer says she found herself in a lose-lose scenario scam.

Thursday, November 27

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

Thursday, November 27

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

Thursday, November 27

Polyamorous Thieving Roommate?!

Season 7 • Episode 142

A woman refuses to return money given to her for safekeeping.

Thursday, November 27

I Want My Cat Back!

Season 7 • Episode 149

A man sues an animal activist who refuses to return his beloved pet.

Thursday, November 27

Roommate Rivals

Season 8 • Episode 58

A man who says he wanted to "help out" his cousin appears bent on incriminating him.

Thursday, November 27

Textual Her-assment

Season 8 • Episode 59

A married couple fight with their landlady over their security deposit and the dead lawn.

Thursday, November 27

Too Little Space for Two

Season 8 • Episode 60

A single mother who rented a room from a stranger seeks compensation for her eviction.

Thursday, November 27

Eyes on the Road

Season 8 • Episode 61

A 16-year-old who was in a traffic collision insists she's not at fault.

Thursday, November 27

Holy Ghosted

Season 12 • Episode 2

A caterer says he was stiffed after cooking solo for a pastor's big event.

Friday, November 28

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

Friday, November 28

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

Friday, November 28

Scenic View Taken by Force?!

Season 7 • Episode 144

A woman is accused of trimming a neighbor's privacy hedges in the dead of night.

Friday, November 28

Pit Bull to the Gut!

Season 7 • Episode 150

Pit bull owners accuse its victim of "faking it" until they see gruesome photos of his wounds.

Friday, November 28

Friendship or Deception?

Season 8 • Episode 62

Contractors' informal arrangement to help an elderly couple is muddy in the area of compensation.

Friday, November 28

I'm a Mechanic, Not a Magician

Season 8 • Episode 63

A mechanic who fixed a friend's truck on his day off gets sued for more than the truck is worth.

Friday, November 28

Hope Floats Not My Boat

Season 8 • Episode 64

A man tries to bow out of a deal to purchase two pleasure-boat engines.

Friday, November 28

A Little Give and Take

Season 8 • Episode 65

A man masquerades as another man's mother and is evasive about his dealings with a YouTube star.

Saturday, November 29

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

Saturday, November 29

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

Monday, December 1

Mother of 12 Regrets Handout!

Season 7 • Episode 151

A mom whose teen bought a lemon of a car is accused of threatening the seller.

Monday, December 1

Quick Cash Collision!; Ex-Wife's Soul-Cleansing Debt?!

Season 7 • Episode 156

A truck driver admits that a BMW was in her blind spot and offers $1,000 to the injured party.

Monday, December 1

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

Monday, December 1

Stimulus Response

Season 8 • Episode 67

A man denies stealing thousands of dollars from his ex and her kids by forging her name on a check.

Monday, December 1

Lease Breakers

Season 8 • Episode 68

Text-message evidence leaves the judges adding up more than rental property damages.

Monday, December 1

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

Monday, December 1 New

Season 12 • Episode 59

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

Monday, December 1

You Can't Buy Me, Love

Season 11 • Episode 91

A man says his younger ex-boyfriend accepted a car loan but refuses to repay him.

Tuesday, December 2

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

Tuesday, December 2

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

Tuesday, December 2

Racism, Drugs and Parties? ... Oh My!

Season 7 • Episode 152

A young man says his landlady attributed his financial success to illegal drug activity.

Tuesday, December 2

No Show? No Dough!

Season 7 • Episode 157

A landscaper says his client's attitude of entitlement destroyed their working relationship.

Tuesday, December 2

Leave Me A-Loan; No Trucking Around

Season 8 • Episode 70

A woman was shown a kindness after her release from jail but sees no reason why she should repay it.

Tuesday, December 2

Check Yourself

Season 8 • Episode 71

An auto broker lies to his customer and in court papers.

Tuesday, December 2

Winter Break From Hell

Season 8 • Episode 72

A mechanical engineering student in the U.S. on visa comes home to a trashed apartment.

Tuesday, December 2

Custom Extensions Cost

Season 8 • Episode 73

A helpful salon stylist says a client ghosted her, leaving her with 30 inches of dyed human hair.

Tuesday, December 2 New

Season 12 • Episode 60

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

Tuesday, December 2

Striking Out

Season 11 • Episode 39

A sports card collector declines a seller's offer to have his dream cards authenticated.

Wednesday, December 3

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

Wednesday, December 3

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

Wednesday, December 3

Dream Home Payback?!

Season 7 • Episode 153

Real-estate agent says he paid the remaining $5,000 needed to close the sale of a home for a friend.

Wednesday, December 3

License to Drill

Season 7 • Episode 158

Instead of renewing his license, a contractor works illegally.

Wednesday, December 3

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

Wednesday, December 3

Peanut Butter & Melee Sandwich

Season 8 • Episode 75

The plaintiff's late mother's beloved dog, Peanut, is attacked by an emotional-support Rottweiler.

Wednesday, December 3

House-tility

Season 8 • Episode 76

A couple who moved from a shelter into an apartment say the neighbors and landlord want them gone.

Wednesday, December 3

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

Wednesday, December 3 New

Season 12 • Episode 61

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

Wednesday, December 3

Pit Bullying

Season 11 • Episode 35

Plaintiffs let a loose pit bull into their house, and he attacks their little terrier mix.

Thursday, December 4

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

Thursday, December 4

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

Thursday, December 4

Huskies on the Prowl?!

Season 7 • Episode 154

A neighbor risks his life to stop three large dogs from attacking a small one.

Thursday, December 4

Accidental Swerving Disaster!; Friendly Neighborhood Loan Shark!

Season 7 • Episode 159

A man loses control of his vehicle and knocks a parked car across the street, shearing off a wheel.

Thursday, December 4

New Roommate Nightmare

Season 8 • Episode 78

Two young women with extreme anxiety live together for three months.

Thursday, December 4

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

Thursday, December 4

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

Thursday, December 4

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

Thursday, December 4 New

Season 12 • Episode 62

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

Thursday, December 4

Metal Mayhem

Season 11 • Episode 15

A mechanic takes more than a year to repair a truck, so the client wants all of his money back.

Friday, December 5

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

Friday, December 5

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

Friday, December 5

Loving Home or Puppy Mill?!

Season 7 • Episode 155

A breeder refuses to return a puppy to a woman who reportedly lacks maternal puppy instincts.

Friday, December 5

Police-Escort Tool Retrieval!

Season 7 • Episode 160

The threat of a lawsuit leads to a contractor's tools being held hostage.

Friday, December 5

Community Car

Season 8 • Episode 83

A car's buyer sends disparaging remarks about the seller's body.

Friday, December 5

Party Girls

Season 8 • Episode 82

A grocery store employee decides to give all of her and her roommate's rent money to her boyfriend.

Friday, December 5

Bathroom Blow-Up

Season 8 • Episode 84

A homeowner is adamant that his remodeling job was going over budget.

Friday, December 5

Valued Garage

Season 8 • Episode 85

A plumber who stores his tools in a rented garage says his access was blocked.

Friday, December 5 New

Season 12 • Episode 63

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

Friday, December 5

Best Friends For-Never

Season 11 • Episode 20

A man who moved in with his best friend from high school falls behind on rent.

Saturday, December 6

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

Saturday, December 6

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

Monday, December 8

Pergola Problems!

Season 7 • Episode 161

A contractor says he agreed to refund a dissatisfied client because he felt intimidated.

Monday, December 8

How to Make Your Painter Quit!

Season 7 • Episode 166

A painter walks off the job because his client asked for too many changes.

Monday, December 8

Too Short

Season 8 • Episode 86

A hairdresser's client wanted a trim, but the hair she'd spent years growing was gone in an instant.

Monday, December 8

Dog Sitting Disaster

Season 8 • Episode 87

A man sues his dog walker for letting his chocolate Lab contract an ear infection from ocean water.

Monday, December 8

Overpower of Attorney

Season 8 • Episode 88

A temporary power of attorney changes passwords and pays herself what she thinks she is owed.

Monday, December 8

Rear Ending

Season 8 • Episode 89

A barista says a minor fender-bender cost him thousands of dollars in chiropractor bills.

Monday, December 8 New

Season 12 • Episode 64

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

Monday, December 8

A Ruff Attack

Season 11 • Episode 26

Plaintiff says a neighbor's pit bull attacked her Jack Russell terrier.