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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.
S10, EP33 "Door Jam"
The judges debate the issue of who is more at fault after a woman cleaning her car left her doors open into the street, and a man driving by hit one.
S12, EP62 "Tow-tally Messy Dispute"
A teacher says buying a car from her former student turned into trouble when the tow truck delivery left it damaged; she blames the student for hiring the tow company, but he says it was a favor for her.
S11, EP169 "Son Damage"
Neighborhood tensions rise when a woman says a neighbor's 6-year-old damaged her SUV; the mother refuses to pay, arguing that the babysitter who was watching her child should owe!
S12, EP55 "Deja Vroom!"
Twin sisters battle over a car loan after the vehicle is stolen and an insurance company payout disappears; one says she financed the car and was left paying debt, while the other says past loans cancel out what's owed.
S12, EP78 "One Man's Treasure Is Another Man's... Lemon!"
A truck sale drives two former friends into a legal ditch; one claims payments stopped, but the buyer claims the truck broke down, and he's done paying.
S12, EP70 "Love and Lawsuits!"
A man says false statements forced him out, and now he wants his belongings and loans repaid; his ex-girlfriend says he moved in while married and left behind nothing but junk.
S12, EP66 "Yorkie Wars: Sister Showdown"
A sisterly squabble spirals into court over braids and a barking bill; one says her sibling jacked up the price of a puppy and stiffed her on hair services, while the other says the discount was fair and the deposit non-refundable.