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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, EP76 "Pool of Surprises"
A ripped pool liner sparks a splashy dispute; the homeowner claims she paid in full and had to hire another company, while the contractor claims partial payment and no chance to repair.
S11, EP107 "Have a Mice Show"
A landlord says a tenant habitually paid rent late, eventually stopping altogether, leading to her eviction; the tenant argues that the landlord unfairly raised rent and utilities while neglecting to fix a mouse infestation and dangerous flooding.
S11, EP21 "Over the Hedge"
A man was cutting down hedges on property he says his family owns when a neighbor told him to stop: she says the hedges were on her property and blocked her view of his unsightly mess.
S10, EP89 "Dude, Where's My BMW?"
A used car salesman signed an agreement with his landlady to sell her an old BMW; the purchase price included the cost of repairs, which she paid, but now he says the repairs cost more than expected and refuses to give her the car.
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, EP74 "Stereo Inferno"
A fiery truck disaster ignites a courtroom clash; the owner blames a botched stereo job, while the shop owner claims he gave freebies and faced harassment.
