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Hot Bench
CBS Media Ventures
220 episodes
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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The Reality TV Renaissance | Straight Up: After Hours with Vlad & Kelly
Dancing With the Stars is breaking voting records even after 35 seasons, cringe Love Is Blind clips are breaking the internet, and Love Island is still breaking hearts week after week... It seems we are having a…
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Raggedy Van
A minivan purchase goes from family vehicle to financial headache! The buyer claims she was sold a van with a dying transmission, while the seller argues it ran fine and that’s the risk of buying used! Tune in as trust…
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Keyed Off
A spare room is at the center of a housing headache! She claims there was a promise of a year-long living arrangement and abruptly kicked out, while he argues she was only ever a temporary guest who couldn’t follow the…
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Wig Out
A wig purchase leaves one customer pulling her hair out! The customer claims the wig didn’t fit and wasn’t what she wanted, while the shop owner claims the purchase was approved and non-refundable! This dispute is…
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Title Waves
An SUV sale between exes quickly runs off the road! A woman claims she returned the vehicle after discovering problems and never got her refund. Her ex argues she still owes money and claims she still has the SUV! This…
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First Birthday... Last Straw!
A milestone birthday ends with disappointment and demands for a refund. A mother claims the decorations and party favors failed to meet expectations, while the decorator argues she went above and beyond despite…
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Three-Wheel Overdrive
A bargain truck purchase turns into a roadside nightmare! A buyer claims the vehicle was falling apart, while the alleged seller argues he merely brokered the deal and isn’t responsible. One truck, two stories and no…
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Mister Big Bucks
A former family friendship breaks down over money and broken trust. One claims he repeatedly helped with car expenses and was never repaid, while the other argues repayment was never part of the deal. Now the judges…
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Bed and Wreck-fest
What started as a short-term rental turns into a long-term headache! The landlord claims his tenant allowed unauthorized guests who left the property in disarray, while the tenant claims the guests took over the…
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree
An off-leash encounter sends neighbors straight into court! One claims his dog was seriously injured, and he was stuck with thousands of vet bills. The other claims it was simply a brief scuffle. With disputes like…
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The Last Supper
A simple favor leads to a painful falling out. A couple claims their former church friend crashed their truck and won’t pay for the damage, while she argues a faulty tire is responsible for the accident. Watch as the…
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Nailed It Or Failed It?
A home repair turns into a bitter battle over workmanship and money. A contractor claims he’s still waiting to be paid, while the homeowner argues she’s still waiting for quality work! Watch as the judges determine…
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New Year, New Wreck
A trip through an intersection turns into a collision of accusations! One driver claims a truck ran a red light and left her with a damaged minivan, while the other alleges she drove straight through a red light and…
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No Family Discount
A bargain rental quickly becomes a costly disagreement! An aunt and uncle claim their niece and nephew left owing rent and cleanup costs, but they claim the house was a mess and wasn’t worth the rent increase. This…
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Artificial Internship
This AI project may have generated more drama than results! One woman claims she was hired and then reclassified as an unpaid intern, while the business owner argues a contract was never signed and she barely worked!…
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Defamation Dispute
A decades-old relationship is back with vengeance! He claims his childhood ex’s social media rant hurt his reputation, while she argues he’s been telling stories about her too! These two former sweethearts are anything…
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Battering Scam
This used-car deal may have stalled before it even started! The buyer claims he was sold a vehicle in poor condition, while the seller argues he is being blamed for someone else’s scam! Talk about a deal with no…
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Car Ex-Change
A failed relationship drives a bitter dispute over a car. She claims he promised to make payments and maintain the vehicle, while he argues she never followed through on transferring ownership. Looks like this…
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You Better Call Tyrone
A casino-themed birthday bash leaves one man feeling like he lost a bet! He claims he deserves his deposit back after canceling early, except the planner argues the money was already committed to vendors. It’s up to…
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Case Of The Petty Ex
A breakup leaves one ex seeing red... on her credit card statement! She claims she covered a car repair bill and got stuck with the payments, while he argues she offered to help before abruptly ending the relationship!…
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The Feline Is Mine
A family catfight turns into a purr-fect storm of drama! One side claims a teenager left his treasured pet with Grandma during a vacation, while Grandma claims she’s grown attached and doesn’t want to give it back!…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Retirement Ruse
A retirement getaway turns into a one-way trip to court! One former bestie claims her travel agent-friend botched the plans and kept the money, while the other argues the trip was cancelled and refunds were issued! The…
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Trash and Dash
A rental arrangement collapses after a sudden move-out leaves the property in rough shape. The landlord alleges he kept up repairs, while the tenant claims the place was never properly maintained! With dents, debris…
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Shockingly Bad Work
A faulty light fixture flips the switch on a heated dispute! The homeowner claims a handyman charged too much for shoddy, unfinished work, while the handyman argues he fixed the problem and got stiffed on payment. Now…
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The Stuff of Love
A grieving pet owner sues a taxidermist for her money back after her beloved dog is buried without her consent! The taxidermist argues the owner abandoned her animal’s remains for years and never paid the balance owed!…
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Car Jacked Up
A borrowed car, a mystery driver and a whole lot of finger-pointing! One friend claims his renter broke the rules and wrecked his ride; the other argues he had no idea someone took the keys. Now the judges must put the…
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Doggy Dilemma
A grieving dog owner demands justice after her puppy was fatally attacked by her neighbor’s dog at a local park. The neighbor wasn’t there but insists his dog must have been protecting his daughter. Grief, blame and…
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Transmission Impossible
A woman claims a repair shop turned her SUV into a long-term guest and never fully fixed it. However, the mechanic claims extensive testing was needed to diagnose the problem. Buckle up as the judges take this…
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There Will Be Mud
A pile of dirt turns neighborly relations into a muddy mess! One claims runoff damaged his property; the other argues the dirt was there all along and he improved the area, not damaged it. This dirt-filled disagreement…
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Left My Brother A-Loan
A business venture has two brothers at odds over a beverage trailer. One brother claims he loaned money to purchase the beverage trailer, while the other argues it was always an investment. Now the judges must decide…
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