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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, EP179 "Roaches, Cats & Rats, Oh My!"
A tenant accuses her former landlord of failing to exterminate pests, sending only his brother with a few sticky traps; furthermore, she says he kept her deposit in bad faith; he says his brother is a licensed exterminator, and he owes her nothing.
S12, EP53 "In the Doghouse"
A landlady says her former tenant flooded the kitchen, skipped rent and left with unpaid debts; the tenant argues that the real problem was the landlady's dog, who was aggressive and made the home unsafe.
S11, EP95 "Lights! Camera! No Action"
A videographer says he was hired to highlight a store's grand opening with a short social media reel, then the business owner started demanding all five hours of his footage.
S12, EP13 "Gym Bros in Legal Woes"
A 20-year gym friendship hits the mat when a Bitcoin investment turns sour: the plaintiff says he lent his buddy thousands of dollars, but the defendant insists it was a gift.
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.
S12, EP43 "Row A, Seat Petty!"
A concert-loving friendship hits a sour note over ticket money and toxic vibes: one says she paid but got ditched; the other says she sold the tickets like she was told and deserves a refund for the stress.
