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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, EP40 "Driveway Robbery"
A woman says her car repair turned into a tug-of-war after a mechanic handed it off to someone else, and now it's stuck in limbo.
S11, EP44 "Somebunny's in Trouble"
A family's pet rabbit was attacked in their back yard 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, EP91 "You Can't Buy Me, Love"
A man says his younger ex-boyfriend accepted a car loan but refuses to repay him; the younger man denies that they were "dating" and says he eventually had to Google "how to get rid of a sugar daddy." Who was manipulating whom in this case?
S11, EP155 "Wardrobe Warfare"
A man who lent his date his jacket wants it back; she says she tried, but after feeling disrespected, she blocked him -- leaving the jacket and him behind.
S12, EP162 "Gone With the Rent"
A rental arrangement goes from smooth sailing to soaked ceilings: The landlords say rent stopped, and water damage followed, but the tenant argues that consistent plumbing issues destroyed his property; this case leaves everyone drowning in blame.
S12, EP35 "No Mofongo, No Money"
A chef says he was hired to cook but got a postdated check with a side of empty promises; the business owner says the chef exaggerated his skills and was paid in full.
S12, EP28 "Mail Order Lied"
A father claims his ex ruined a family trip by making him miss his flight with their daughters; she argues he overreacted and was more interested in meeting a future bride than making memories.
