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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.
S11, EP7 "Godmother May I"
A mother spends thousands of dollars on a spa-themed birthday party for her 6-year-old, but the party planner backs out suddenly, saying the godmother hijacked the event from her.
S10, EP106 "Storage Wars"
A mother had power of attorney when her son went to jail but says the property manager of his apartment refused to let her collect his belongings; the manager moved everything to the shared garage, and items subsequently went missing.
S12, EP71 "Shady Sublease"
A move turns into mutual mayhem: A potential renter says she paid to secure an apartment, but the tenant stayed put and kept the cash; the tenant fires back that the deal was never complete.
S11, EP140 "Love TKO"
The plaintiff says she lent the defendant, her ex-boyfriend, money for a car down payment; he says she was generous with her money because she wanted a relationship, and she is asking for repayment only because they broke up.
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, EP77 "Brother Breakdown"
Two brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title.
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.
