Hot Bench

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Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.

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S13 · E3330
October 2 · 18 min
Machine Misdeal
Two former friends dig themselves into a dispute over a deal gone wrong! One claims he’s still owed money for a “skid steer,” while the other argues he got stuck with a machine that belongs in the scrapyard. Watch as the judges see if the truth can gain some traction.
S13 · E3334
October 1 · 18 min
Unpaid Work, Unfinished Business
A home restoration project springs a major leak in trust! The contractor says the job was done and additional work was declined, while the homeowner claims the house was torn apart and left unfinished. This is a job that came with more problems than permits!
S13 · E3333
September 30 · 18 min
Are You Fur Real?
A puppy partnership turns into a doggone disaster! One woman claims she was promised two puppies from a planned breeding arrangement, while the other says she ended the deal when they ended their friendship. Emotions run high in this tail wagging tug of war.
S13 · E3332
September 29 · 18 min
Who's That Kicking Down My Door?
The lease may have expired, by the drama is still month-to-month! The landlord claims his tenant left behind unpaid rent and havoc, while the tenant claims the roommates made his life miserable. Watch as the judges tackle a living situation that clearly failed inspection.
S13 · E3331
September 28 · 17 min
Maul-ti-poo Mayhem
A neighborhood dog dispute has both sides barking mad! She claims her Maltipoo suffered devastating injuries, while he claims his Pit Bull is not aggressive and she escalated the situation! When accusations fly, the truth is anything but easy to leash.
S13 · E3335
September 25 · 18 min
Triple No!
What started as a repair job turns into a bumper-to-bumper blame game! One driver claims a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues she caused her own troubles. This is one dispute running on more excuses than gasoline!
S13 · E3329
September 24 · 18 min
Gas Me Up
A gas bill turns two former friends into sworn enemies! One claims her roommate always found excuses to not pay utilities, while the other claims he always drove her around and paid for other expenses! Talk about a utility bill with lasting power!
S13 · E3328
September 23 · 18 min
Bite Night
A walk around the block leads straight into court! One neighbor claims a dog attack left his pet injured, while the other neighbor argues the vet bills don’t pass the sniff test. Watch as the judges determine who’s responsible for this neighborhood dogfight.
S13 · E3327
September 22 · 18 min
Cruise Control
What was supposed to be a family vacation turns into a debt frustration! An aunt claims her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues extra charges sank their agreement. Watch as the cruise dispute makes some serious waves!
S13 · E3326
September 21 · 18 min
Teacup Trouble
A new puppy brings home a big problem! The buyer claims her puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus within 24hrs, while the pet shop owners argue the dog was healthy and the diagnosis was wrong. It’s up to the judges to dig to the bottom of this canine controversy.
S13 · E3325
September 18 · 18 min
The Vanishing Vehicle
A 25-year-old friendship hits a dead end over a broken SUV. She claims she bought a lemon that disappeared. He argues, he can’t be expected to refund a vehicle that drove right out of the dispute! Sounds like this deal came with too much mileage and not enough trust.
S13 · E3323
September 17 · 18 min
Little Sister, Big Problem
Family stepped in during a time of crisis, but gratitude has given way to resentment. He claims she broke her promise to repay him, but she claims he’s forgotten all she’s done for him. Now it’s time to tally favors vs finances.
S13 · E3322
September 16 · 18 min
The Weakest Link
A deal over a chain goes from golden opportunity to gold-plated headache! The buyer claims he paid for a gold chain and got a fake. The seller denies knowing the chain was fake and argues it was thoroughly checked and sold “as-is.” Listen as this dispute has everyone searching for the missing link in the truth!
S13 · E3324
September 15 · 18 min
Love Loans
Cash, contracts and accusations collide in this breakup battle! She claims she financed her boyfriend through hard times and was repaid with betrayal. He argues he never cheated and owes her nothing! Listen as the judges sift through receipts and resentment.
S13 · E3321
September 14 · 18 min
A Hare-y Situation
A whirlwind romance hops straight into court! She claims her beloved rabbit suffered a fatal injury while in his care, while he denies responsibility and argues she’s really after his money. Now it’s up to the judges to separate hare-say from hard facts.
S12 · E3198
September 9 · 18 min
Flings And Finances
A friendship ends, but the bill remains. She claims repeated loans were never repaid despite a signed promissory note. He argues the money came with the relationship, not a repayment schedule. It’s up to the judges to separate financial facts from personal fiction.
S12 · E3297
September 8 · 18 min
Bite From The Past
A neighborhood dog dispute has both sides barking mad! One owner says their dog Coco needed three surgeries after an attack, while the other argues it was just a nip that was two years ago! Only the judges can keep this case from going off the leash.
S12 · E3302
September 3 · 18 min
A Sticky Move
A moving day mishap turns into a heavyweight courtroom battle. A customer claims movers left a trail of damage and missing possessions, but the company owner insists the claims are loaded with exaggeration. It’s up to the judges to sort through this truck load of accusations
S12 · E3316
September 1 · 18 min
Bad Ex-Perience
A relationship that ran out of gas long before the money did! He claims he’s owed for car repairs while she argues he’s hounding her over a gift. Watch the judges navigate the wreckage of this romantic road hazard
S12 · E3235
August 27 · 18 min
Paint & Gain & Graceful Customs
What was supposed to be a dream truck becomes a nightmare ride! The owner claims a restoration expert missed deadlines and damaged the vehicle, while the mechanic argues the customer kept moving the goalposts. This classic car clash is running on fumes and fueled by finger-pointing!

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