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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, EP4 "Get the Ex Out"
A marriage ends, but the drama lives on under one roof; the plaintiff says her ex refuses to move out and owes mortgage payments; he says she's just jealous of his new relationship.
S11, EP108 "Nanny McPay Me"
Two plaintiffs were hired separately to care for the defendant's daughter but never got paid; the mother says the sitters are inflating the amount owed and accuses one of them of hitting her daughter.
S12, EP102 "Battle in the Basement"
A tenant blames late rent on job loss and accuses his landlady of theft, lies and making a bogus police call; meanwhile, the landlady says the tenant trashed her home and threatened her with a knife; watch as the judges cut through the accusations and find justice.
S11, EP41 "Sold Short"
A web developer says she learned that a marketing program was a scam, but the defendant's policy says she must finish the program to qualify for a refund -- but at the same time, utilizing their materials disqualifies her.
S12, EP51 "Oh, Bail No"
A woman says she bailed out her boyfriend and got cheated on, instead of thanked; he says she's obsessed and generous.
S12, EP49 "Not-So-Happy Camper"
After a man dies in a crash, his mother says her former friend still owed him for a job he did; the defendant says there was no contract and that she already paid what was fair.
S12, EP41 "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow"
A hairstylist says her client refused to pay after demanding unrealistic results and resisting professional advice; the client says she only wanted twists but was pressured into damaging treatments by a stylist who kept calling for help.
