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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.
S13, EP40 "The Impatient Driver"
A woman says an SUV swerved into her lane; the other driver argues that the woman was speeding and is exaggerating the damage.
S12, EP81 "Unhinged"
A homeowner says her contractor vanished after taking advance payment for custom doors; the contractor blames backorders, hospital stays and her constant design changes for the delays; when flaky fixes and flimsy fibs jam the frame, the judges pry open the truth.
S11, EP44 "Somebunny's in Trouble"
A family's pet rabbit was attacked in their backyard by two dogs whose owner says they should just buy a new rabbit instead of paying expensive vet bills; she admits her dogs were off leash but refuses to accept responsibility for the vet bills.
S11, EP124 "Sibling Bond"
The plaintiff claims she paid her half-sibling's bail and wasn't reimbursed; the defendant denies asking for bail money.
