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 · E3323
Yesterday · 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
Wednesday · 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
Tuesday · 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
Monday · 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!
S12 · E3304
August 25 · 18 min
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 bags may be unpacked, but this dispute still has miles to go!
August 21 · 18 min
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 and dueling stories, this rental ruckus is about to get swept into court.
S12 · E3248
August 20 · 18 min
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 the judges must shed some light on the truth!
August 19 · 18 min
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! Watch the judges untangle this fur-midable feud filled with stuffed promises and buried regret.
S12 · E3224
August 18 · 18 min
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 brakes on the blame game!
August 17 · 18 min
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 suspicion collide in this heartbreaking courtroom battle.
S12 · E3184
August 14 · 18 min
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 automotive showdown for a spin!
S12 · E3183
August 13 · 18 min
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 leaves the judges shoveling through accusations in search of the truth.
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.

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