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Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
S12, EP9 "Money Games"
An ex-couple trade prison stories and parenting receipts in a courtroom showdown; he says she scammed him out of child support, but she denies scamming him and says he's just angry that he had to play dad during the short time she was in jail.
S11, EP110 "Leaky Promises"
A homeowner says a friend approved roof repairs and promised that the HOA would cover the costs, so the plaintiff paid the contractor; the defendant denies promising the HOA's reimbursement and says the plaintiff just wanted a new roof.
S12, EP46 "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
After a dog kills a cat, a promise to pay turns into a war of words; the cat's owner seeks veterinary costs, while the dog's owner makes accusations of negligence and mounting fines.
S11, EP56 "Trust Me"
A man says his sister is denying their mother's last wishes by withholding rent she collected on the house they inherited; the sister says she incurred costs for 20 months while a squatter paid no rent, and the brother signed a quit claim deed.
S12, EP53 "In the Doghouse"
A landlady says her former tenant flooded the kitchen, skipped rent and left with unpaid debts; the tenant argues that the real problem was the landlady's dog, who was aggressive and made the home unsafe.
S12, EP43 "Row A, Seat Petty!"
A concert-loving friendship hits a sour note over ticket money and toxic vibes: one says she paid but got ditched; the other says she sold the tickets like she was told and deserves a refund for the stress.
S12, EP13 "Gym Bros in Legal Woes"
A 20-year gym friendship hits the mat when a Bitcoin investment turns sour: the plaintiff says he lent his buddy thousands of dollars, but the defendant insists it was a gift.
