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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, EP129 "Anatomy of a Motorcycle Crash"
A driver says he saw the plaintiff approaching on her motorcycle and had plenty of time to make his left turn -- then she was flying across his hood and sliding across the asphalt.
S12, EP77 "Brother Breakdown"
Two brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title.
S11, EP14 "I'll Be Your Shelter"
A woman expects some help with the rent after she helps her friend out of a pinch by letting her stay in her one-bedroom apartment; the friend says they made no such arrangement and accuses her of forging her signature on a handwritten agreement.
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.
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, 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.
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.
