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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S12 · E3169
August 12 · 17 min
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 whose story holds water.
S12 · E3181
August 11 · 18 min
Lug Nuts & Let Downs
A woman claims a repair shop fixed her SUV only long enough to get off the lot and refused to give her a refund! The mechanic insists she cherry-picked repairs and still owes for additional work! Watch as the judges take this breakdown battle for a spin.
S12 · E3177
August 10 · 18 min
Moved To The Curb
A former tenant claims an illegal eviction left his belongings on the curb and gone for good. The landlord argues he walked out without proper notice and took everything with him! Now it’s up to the judges to unpack this move-out mess.
May 20 · 18 min
Gone With The Rent
A rental arrangement goes from smooth sailing to soaked ceilings. The landlords claim rent stopped and water damage followed, but the tenant argues consistent plumbing issues destroyed his property. This case leaves everyone drowning in blame.
May 19 · 18 min
Braid Expectations
A braided hairstyle comes undone in more ways than one. The customer claims promised longevity didn’t last, while the stylist argues short hair and shifting demands caused the fallout. This beauty deal leaves everyone tied up in knots.
S12 · E3305
May 18 · 18 min
Nutri-Bully
A quick kitchen gadget sale spins out of control! He claims he got the wrong size blender and a refund runaround; she claims it was an “as-is” sale, he inspected the item, and now he’s harassing her! This online deal proves small appliances can spark big accusations.
May 15 · 18 min
Lights, Bills, Action
Living together leads to an expensive break up. A woman claims she funded the household and got no repayment back, while her ex alleges, she only helped with one bill each month and he let her live there rent free! This is a case that proves sometimes love is free, but living isn’t.
May 14 · 18 min
Sugar Momma Drama
A casual relationship turns costly over damaged furniture. She claims her stored furniture was damaged before she could sell it. He alleges she removed everything after an argument. Watch as the judges determine if this case is about broken items, or broken boundaries.
May 13 · 18 min
Leasebreaker
What started as a lease ends in total release. The landlord claims the ex-tenant left damage and a walkout without notice. While the ex-tenant alleges the landlord was a nightmare who harassed and priced her out. This rental war leaves both parties fighting over who crossed the line.
May 12 · 18 min
Sugar Sugar, Oh Money Money
What one man calls a loan, one woman calls a lifestyle. He claims he financed her car with the promises of repayment. However, she alleges he gifted it all and demanded payback when she moved on. When relationships end, repayment begins.
May 12 · 18 min
TBD
A friendship with romantic roots breaks down over money and motors. She claims she loaned him money and expected repayment. He argues letting her cruise around in a Porsche covered it. This dispute puts luxury cars and long memories on trial!
May 8 · 18 min
Hold Not Sold
A neighborly favor turns into a storage scandal. She claims after helping her move, a neighbor sold her belongings and owes reimbursement! He argues she abandoned a single dryer and never paid moving fees. Sometimes helpful hands turn into hardened opponents.
May 7 · 18 min
Cross My Dead Heart
A friendly loan turns into radio silence and rage. A woman claims she was ghosted after lending her former friend cash, but the borrower fires back alleging harassment and threats! This is a deal that proves short loans can have long memories.
May 6 · 18 min
Ring the Alarm
An engagement collapses amid claims of violence and betrayal. He claims he was attacked by his ex-fiancé, and she never returned the ring. She argues he ditched the ring, and he was the one who allegedly attacked her! When love turns toxic, the fallout is fierce.
May 5 · 18 min
Common Fence
A fence goes up, and so do tempers. One man claims repeated boundary violations, while a neighbor claims he didn’t know the property was owned and he moved the fence upon finding out! This dispute proves good fences don’t always make good neighbors.
May 4 · 18 min
Beach Please!
What was meant to be a getaway becomes a full-blown fallout. One former friend claims violence and vandalism, while the other argues she was provoked, pushed and shut out. This vacation fallout shows some trips end with baggage no one packed.
S12 · E3313
May 4 · 18 min
Beach Please!
What was meant to be a getaway becomes a full-blown fallout. One former friend claims violence and vandalism, while the other argues she was provoked, pushed and shut out. This vacation fallout shows some trips end with baggage no one packed.
April 30 · 18 min
Little Engine That Couldn't
A refurbished engine promises a smooth ride but only delivers drama. One man claims he paid and was ghosted. While the mechanic argues an engine arrived incomplete and vanished after return. With money gone and stories that don't pass inspection, this deal leaves trust in the junkyard.
April 29 · 18 min
Can't Cheat the Heat
A heating job leaves everyone steamed! The homeowners claim shoddy HVAC work, while the helper insists, they wanted bargain fixes on an antique unit. This feud proves cutting corners can leave relationships, and houses, cold.

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