Hot Bench

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

What a Cat-astrophe New

Season 12 • Episode 64

A man says he paid every expense and just wants his cat back, while his ex-friend says he owns it.

Monday, December 8

A Ruff Attack

Season 11 • Episode 26

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

Tuesday, December 9

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

Tuesday, December 9

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

Tuesday, December 9

Undercover Plumber?!

Season 7 • Episode 162

A woman accuses her condo association VP of covert plumbing work after he sues her for water damage.

Tuesday, December 9

Fighting Wives Scare Away Tenant?!; All About That Bass!

Season 7 • Episode 167

A homeless woman says she found a place to live only to move out due to fighting.

Tuesday, December 9

Escrow I Scream!

Season 8 • Episode 90

A deal on a mobile home purchase turns sour.

Tuesday, December 9

Dogs Will Be Dogs!

Season 8 • Episode 91

A pit bull attacks a border-collie mix.

Tuesday, December 9

Purple of Confusion

Season 8 • Episode 92

A girlfriend, some cats and a bunch of international musicians were not on a tenant's lease.

Tuesday, December 9

Clean Up Your Lawn Act

Season 8 • Episode 93

A landscaper is hired to rip out a lawn and put in drought-resistant plants.

Tuesday, December 9

Ex-Change of Title New

Season 12 • Episode 65

A 40-year friendship and a four-month marriage hit a speed bump over a car.

Tuesday, December 9

The Auntie-Hero

Season 11 • Episode 52

When a man's son runs away to his great-aunt's house, he stops paying for his son's phone.

Wednesday, December 10

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

Wednesday, December 10

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

Wednesday, December 10

Illegal Pool Repair?!

Season 7 • Episode 163

A pool owner neglects to research his handyman until after reportedly shoddy work has occurred.

Wednesday, December 10

Signature Collection Fraud?!

Season 7 • Episode 168

The owner of a political consulting firm is accused of committing fraud.

Wednesday, December 10

Rental Damage Debacle

Season 8 • Episode 94

A Utah woman says she's never encountered such horrible people in her 20 years of being a landlady.

Wednesday, December 10

CARate Shop

Season 8 • Episode 95

A man has been waiting two years for his truck to be painted.

Wednesday, December 10

Wrestle-Name-ia

Season 8 • Episode 96

Parties fight over the trademarked name of a wrestling promotion.

Wednesday, December 10

Where's My Tiny House?

Season 8 • Episode 97

A man's dream to build a tiny house in Arizona is squashed by bureaucracy.

Wednesday, December 10

Yorkie Wars: Sister Showdown New

Season 12 • Episode 66

A woman says her sister jacked up the price of a puppy and stiffed her on hair services.

Wednesday, December 10

No Horsing Around

Season 11 • Episode 25

A woman loans money to a fellow horse lover whose previous mare had passed away.

Thursday, December 11

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

Thursday, December 11

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

Thursday, December 11

Car Tampering and Fraud?!

Season 7 • Episode 164

A car buyer says the seller tampered with the engine and ghosted her five minutes after the sale.

Thursday, December 11

Worst Writer Loses!; Show Me Your License!

Season 7 • Episode 169

A landlord's lease grossly contradicts itself; the tenant sues for damages.

Thursday, December 11

Oh Plummer! My Plumber

Season 8 • Episode 98

A dog breeder says her plumber overcharged her; the plumber says the woman is confused.

Thursday, December 11

T-Bone Ache

Season 8 • Episode 99

A woman says a reckless driver hit her car as she was backing up out of an alleyway.

Thursday, December 11

Tangled Title

Season 8 • Episode 100

A mother of three buys a used car only to have it repossessed due to an undisclosed lien.

Thursday, December 11

Juggling Apartments

Season 8 • Episode 101

A landlord and his realtor are in court over a rent reduction they offered their tenant.

Thursday, December 11

Suspicious Sweethearts New

Season 12 • Episode 67

A man says he handed envelopes of cash to his wife, only to find hundreds missing when he returned.

Thursday, December 11

Evicted by a Snake

Season 11 • Episode 50

A dog hotel owner sues his employee/tenant for lost rental income and damage to his residence.

Friday, December 12

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

Friday, December 12

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

Friday, December 12

Broken Back After Car Roll!; The Worst Kind of Driver!

Season 7 • Episode 165

A motorist suffers serious injury after being pushed off the freeway by another car.

Friday, December 12

The Ransom Bumper!

Season 7 • Episode 170

A woman accuses her niece's auto-mechanic boyfriend of cheating her.

Friday, December 12

Stench in the Clowns

Season 8 • Episode 102

A struggling teacher tries to recover his security deposit from a persnickety landlord.

Friday, December 12

Accidental Rental

Season 8 • Episode 103

A mysterious hunk of metal on the highway causes damage to a man's car.

Friday, December 12

Strumming My Pain

Season 8 • Episode 104

A man sues the person who sold him a vintage Gibson guitar.

Friday, December 12

CON-struction Man

Season 8 • Episode 105

A homeowner says he paid a contractor to build a studio apartment but all he got was a drawing.

Friday, December 12

Frozen and Forgotten New

Season 12 • Episode 68

A tenant takes his landlord to court over lack of heat; the judges bring warmth to this frosty feud!

Friday, December 12

The Nipsey Hussle

Season 11 • Episode 48

One sister accuses another of stealing their favorite rapper's memorial programs to sell.

Saturday, December 13

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

Saturday, December 13

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

Monday, December 15

Take a Dance on Me

Season 8 • Episode 1

COVID cancels a quinceañera, and a "non-refundable" vendor deposit hangs in the balance.

Monday, December 15

Ex Ed

Season 8 • Episode 3

A woman tries to get back her money for the car she bought for a boyfriend.

Monday, December 15

Mechanic Mishap

Season 8 • Episode 106

A man says his mechanic got his truck impounded; the mechanic says he's never seen the truck.

Monday, December 15

Loaning My Heart

Season 8 • Episode 107

A woman who loaned money to a man she met online says she never got paid back.

Monday, December 15

Eyes Wide Shut

Season 8 • Episode 108

A man survives a high speed car wreck; the other motorist admits to falling asleep behind the wheel.

Monday, December 15

Fool Me Twice, Shame on Me

Season 8 • Episode 109

A landlord and tenant argue over damages from a water leak.

Monday, December 15 New

Season 12 • Episode 69

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

Monday, December 15

Vanity UnFair

Season 11 • Episode 27

A woman claims the house painter she hired ruined her vanity with paint splatter.

Tuesday, December 16

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

Tuesday, December 16

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

Tuesday, December 16

Bail Me Out

Season 8 • Episode 2

A man wants an apology from the disabled veteran who bailed him out of jail.

Tuesday, December 16

Charge It to the Game

Season 8 • Episode 8

A landlady wants her rowdy cruise-line bartender ex-friend to pay the $5,000 he owes her in rent.

Tuesday, December 16

Took the Money and Ran

Season 8 • Episode 110

An on-again, off-again couple argue over a car loan.

Tuesday, December 16

Topsy Turvey

Season 8 • Episode 111

The plaintiff's truck goes up on a lift for repairs and comes crashing down, needing more repairs.

Tuesday, December 16

Rent-Up Anger

Season 8 • Episode 112

A landlord hears a rumor that his tenant wasn't laid off -- she quit her job to go on vacation.

Tuesday, December 16

Drowning in Debt

Season 8 • Episode 113

Something goes wrong between a woman and the contractor she hired to restore her pool.

Tuesday, December 16 New

Season 12 • Episode 70

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

Tuesday, December 16

That's What Friends Were For; Roomie Resentment

Season 11 • Episode 65

Longtime friends have a falling-out over unpaid loans; ex-roommates' record-keeping is spotty.

Wednesday, December 17

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

Wednesday, December 17

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

Wednesday, December 17

Poultry in Motion

Season 8 • Episode 6

A grieving family seeks retribution after their neighbor clubs their dog to death.

Wednesday, December 17

Poultry in Motion

Season 8 • Episode 7

The plaintiff was hospitalized by vicious bees, his dog beaten to death with an ax handle.

Wednesday, December 17

U Can't Clutch This

Season 8 • Episode 114

A man hires three mechanics to work on his truck, then a wheel falls off while he is driving.

Wednesday, December 17

The Paper Caper

Season 8 • Episode 115

A customer offers to file court papers for a post-office worker, then walks out on the deal.

Wednesday, December 17

God Bite

Season 8 • Episode 116

Two dogs scrap through a fence, but no one is around to see it.

Wednesday, December 17

Hit & Run & Hide

Season 8 • Episode 117

A woman claims a driver fled the scene after sideswiping her car.

Wednesday, December 17 New

Season 12 • Episode 71

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

Wednesday, December 17

NOLA Moolah

Season 11 • Episode 28

A man says he helped his stranded friend and paid for a hotel room; now he's suing for repayment.

Thursday, December 18

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

Thursday, December 18

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

Thursday, December 18

'Til Death Do Us Part

Season 8 • Episode 4

A divorced couple's tax-filing dispute.

Thursday, December 18

OK, Beamer

Season 8 • Episode 9

A woman says the used BMW she purchased is a "lemon."

Thursday, December 18

Get Out

Season 8 • Episode 118

A man sues his roommate for what he calls wild, unacceptable behavior.

Thursday, December 18

Un-Ensured; Wreck and Robbers

Season 8 • Episode 119

Brothers sue over a rear-end collision; a young man and his pregnant girlfriend are robbed.

Thursday, December 18

One Promise Two Late

Season 8 • Episode 120

A man's friend guarantees him a return on his real estate investment - until the asset manager dies.

Thursday, December 18

Taking a Heavy Toll

Season 8 • Episode 121

A woman says her ex-boyfriend racked up thousands of dollars' worth of toll tickets with her car.

Thursday, December 18 New

Season 12 • Episode 72

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

Thursday, December 18

Real Housewives of the Trailer Park; Sisterly Loan for a Home

Season 11 • Episode 37

A tree trimmer next door accidentally lets a branch fall on a woman's carport awning.

Friday, December 19

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

Friday, December 19

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

Friday, December 19

Hell's Kitchen

Season 8 • Episode 5

A realtor and a contractor strike a deal on a remodeling job; a "friends discount" comes into play.

Friday, December 19

Trucker's Blues

Season 8 • Episode 10

Veteran big-rig drivers duel it out in the courtroom over the fairness of wages.

Friday, December 19

Loaned the Wrong Friend; You're on Thin Ice!

Season 8 • Episode 122

A man borrows money from his employer for a medical procedure; woman sues appliance repair company.

Friday, December 19

Ticket, Ticket... Boom!

Season 8 • Episode 123

A woman is sued for not repaying money she borrowed to purchase tickets to a wrestling event.

Friday, December 19

Writings on the Shower Wall

Season 8 • Episode 124

A contractor is accused of not finishing a job.

Friday, December 19

Tenant Mess

Season 8 • Episode 125

A landlord sues her family friend for broken furniture and mold under the sink.

Friday, December 19 New

Season 12 • Episode 73

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

Friday, December 19

Plea for the Car Key

Season 11 • Episode 36

A young woman loses her car key and expects the person who sold her the car to get her a new key.

Saturday, December 20

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

Saturday, December 20

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

Monday, December 22

Bond Ambition

Season 8 • Episode 11

A financial adviser with a drug problem is incarcerated for stealing a trailer.

Monday, December 22

The Car-Nash-ians

Season 8 • Episode 16

A woman buys faulty parts online and sues her mechanic when her car starts making nasty noises.

Monday, December 22

Faux Paw

Season 8 • Episode 126

An out-of-work EMT admits she lied about her spleen exploding after falling behind on payments.

Monday, December 22

No Room, No More; Down Payment Downer

Season 8 • Episode 127

A social media influencer says scammers posted a false ad to rent out her room.

Monday, December 22

Pain in My Grass

Season 8 • Episode 128

When a California lawn turns brown, a landscaper finds himself defending his sprinkler installation.

Monday, December 22

Shun-in-Law

Season 8 • Episode 129

A woman wants the homeless father of her grandchild to repay her for an apartment deposit.

Monday, December 22

Hole-in-Loyalty

Season 12 • Episode 3

An ex-couple face off in court after a shattered relationship leads to shattered property.

Monday, December 22

Walkin' the Dog

Season 11 • Episode 16

A pit bull mix is accused of escaping an apartment and violently shaking a little dog.

Tuesday, December 23

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

Tuesday, December 23

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

Tuesday, December 23

Flipping Car Accident; Sublet Mess

Season 8 • Episode 12

A pot-smoking landlord charges his pot-smoking tenant with getting the smell out of his carpet.

Tuesday, December 23

Rent-Up Anger

Season 8 • Episode 17

Falling stucco mangles a tenant's hand, causing him to lose work and fall behind on rent.

Tuesday, December 23

Race Boat Rip Off?

Season 8 • Episode 130

A recreational boat racer says his engine builder placed the wrong gears in his boat.

Tuesday, December 23

The Dogfather

Season 8 • Episode 131

A pit bull's bite ends a woman's dreams of joining the police academy.

Tuesday, December 23

Keeper of the Property

Season 8 • Episode 132

After a man passes away, his girlfriend and his daughter feud over his possessions.

Tuesday, December 23

Ghosted Writer

Season 8 • Episode 133

After a writer accuses a memoir's subject of racism, compensation ceases.

Tuesday, December 23

Money Games

Season 12 • Episode 9

An ex-couple trade prison stories and parenting receipts in a courtroom showdown.

Tuesday, December 23

Rent Rift; Well, I'll Be Damages

Season 11 • Episode 18

An apartment complex owner says her tenant never caught up on rent before moving out.

Wednesday, December 24

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

Wednesday, December 24

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

Wednesday, December 24

Promise Me Not

Season 8 • Episode 13

A man owes his mother's best friend $2,000 for a loan to keep his truck.

Wednesday, December 24

Con Keys-to-Door

Season 8 • Episode 18

A veteran takes in his homeless best friend, who injures him and damages his property.

Wednesday, December 24

All That Glitters

Season 8 • Episode 134

A woman pays her 13-year-old grandnephew $200 for a $17 fake gold chain.

Wednesday, December 24

Between Rock and a Hard Place

Season 8 • Episode 135

Accusations of making racist remarks get a man fired from his job.

Wednesday, December 24

Momma Drama

Season 8 • Episode 136

A 25-year-old sues her mother for the return of a drill and a pillow.

Wednesday, December 24

Dash Delivery Dog Attack

Season 8 • Episode 137

A guard dog lunges out and bites a dog food delivery driver.

Wednesday, December 24

Framed by Blood

Season 12 • Episode 11

A woman says her framed prints came back with blood stains; the framer says it's just ink.

Wednesday, December 24

BBs, RVs & Caddys

Season 11 • Episode 11

A vehicle window shatters mysteriously; the owner accuses his neighbor of sniping it with a BB gun.