Hot Bench

Hot Bench

  • 2014
  • 13 Seasons
  • 667 Episodes
  •  4.6  (7)
  •   Returning Series

A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.

Hot Bench
Seasons
Keyed Off
34. Keyed Off
October 29, 2026
A former tenant says there was a promise of a year-long living arrangement, then she was abruptly kicked out; the homeowner argues that she was only ever a temporary guest, who couldn't follow the rules.
Wig Out
33. Wig Out
October 28, 2026
A customer says a wig didn't fit and wasn't what she wanted; the shop owner says the purchase was approved and non-refundable.
Title Waves
32. Title Waves
October 27, 2026
A woman says she returned an SUV after discovering problems and never got her refund; her ex argues that she still owes money and says she still has the vehicle.
First Birthday, Last Straw!
31. First Birthday, Last Straw!
October 26, 2026
A milestone birthday ends with disappointment and demands for a refund: a mother says the decorations and party favors failed to meet expectations, while the decorator argues that she went above and beyond despite difficult circumstances.
Three-Wheel Overdrive
30. Three-Wheel Overdrive
October 23, 2026
A bargain truck buyer says the vehicle was falling apart; the man he calls the seller argues that he merely brokered the deal and isn't responsible.
Mister Big Bucks
29. Mister Big Bucks
October 22, 2026
A man says he repeatedly helped a friend with car expenses and was never repaid; the ex-friend argues that repayment was never part of the deal.
Bed and Wreck-fest
28. Bed and Wreck-fest
October 21, 2026
A short-term rental's landlord says his tenant allowed unauthorized guests, who left the property in disarray; the tenant says the guests took over the arrangement, and the landlord knew about it.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
27. Barking Up the Wrong Tree
October 20, 2026
One neighbor says his dog was seriously injured in an off-leash encounter, and he was stuck with thousands of dollars in veterinary bills; the other says it was simply a brief scuffle.
The Last Supper
26. The Last Supper
October 19, 2026
A couple say their former church friend crashed their truck and refuses to pay for the damage; she argues that a faulty tire is responsible for the accident.
Artificial Internship
22. Artificial Internship
October 13, 2026
Battering Scam
20. Battering Scam
October 09, 2026
A man says he was sold a used vehicle in poor condition; the seller argues that he is being blamed for someone else's scam.
Car Ex-Change
19. Car Ex-Change
October 08, 2026
A woman says her ex promised to make payments and maintain a car, while he argues that she never followed through on transferring ownership.
You Better Call Tyrone
18. You Better Call Tyrone
October 07, 2026
A casino-themed birthday bash leaves a man feeling like he lost a bet: he says he deserves his deposit back after canceling early; the planner argues that the money was already committed to vendors.
Case of the Petty Ex
17. Case of the Petty Ex
October 06, 2026
A woman says she covered a car repair bill for her ex and got stuck with the payments; he argues that she offered to help before abruptly ending the relationship.
The Feline Is Mine
16. The Feline Is Mine
October 05, 2026
One side of a family says a teenager left his treasured pet with Grandma during a vacation; Grandma says she's grown attached and doesn't want to give it back!
Machine Misdeal
15. Machine Misdeal
October 02, 2026
A man says he's still owed money for a "skidsteer," while his former friend argues that he got stuck with a machine that belongs in the scrapyard.
Unpaid Work, Unfinished Business
14. Unpaid Work, Unfinished Business
October 01, 2026
A contractor says a home restoration job was done, and additional work was declined, while the homeowner says the house was torn apart and left unfinished.
Are You Fur Real?
13. Are You Fur Real?
September 30, 2026
One woman says she was promised two puppies from a planned breeding arrangement, while the other says she ended the deal when they ended their friendship.
Who's That Kicking Down My Door?
12. Who's That Kicking Down My Door?
September 29, 2026
A landlord says his tenant left behind unpaid rent and havoc, while the tenant says the roommates made his life miserable.
Maul-ti-poo Mayhem
11. Maul-ti-poo Mayhem
September 28, 2026
A woman says her maltipoo suffered devastating injuries, while her neighbor says his pit bull is not aggressive -- and she escalated the situation.
Triple No!
10. Triple No!
September 25, 2026
A driver says a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues that she caused her own troubles.
Gas Me Up
9. Gas Me Up
September 24, 2026
A woman says her roommate always found excuses not to pay utilities, while he says he always drove her around and paid for other expenses.
Bite Night
8. Bite Night
September 23, 2026
A man says a dog attack left his pet injured, while his neighbor argues that the veterinary bills don't pass the sniff test.
Cruise Control
7. Cruise Control
September 22, 2026
An aunt says her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues that extra charges sank their agreement.
Teacup Trouble
6. Teacup Trouble
September 21, 2026
The new owner says her puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus within 24 hours, while the pet shop owners argue that the dog was healthy and the diagnosis was wrong.
The Vanishing Vehicle
5. The Vanishing Vehicle
September 18, 2026
A woman says she bought a broken SUV that disappeared; her former friend argues that he can't be expected to refund a vehicle that drove right out of the dispute.
Little Sister, Big Problem
4. Little Sister, Big Problem
September 17, 2026
A man says his sister broke her promise to repay him; she says he's forgotten all she's done for him.
Love Loans
2. Love Loans
September 15, 2026
A woman says she financed her boyfriend through hard times and was repaid with betrayal; he argues that he never cheated and owes her nothing.
A Hare-y Situation
1. A Hare-y Situation
September 14, 2026
A woman says her beloved rabbit suffered a fatal injury while in a man's care; he denies responsibility and argues that she's really after his money.
Description
A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
  • Premiere Date
    September 15, 2014
  • Rating
    4.6  (7)