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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, EP5 "Cosigned and Conned!"
A woman says she cosigned a car loan for a friend, but he wrecked the wheels and ghosted the payments; he argues that she had the car towed, so he's not paying a dime.
S11, EP136 "Daddy Dearest"
The plaintiff lent money to his daughter and her husband but received only partial repayment before being blocked; they acknowledge the loan but say he harassed them and insist they owe nothing.
S11, EP65 "That's What Friends Were For; Roomie Resentment"
Longtime friends have a falling-out over a handful of unpaid loans; an ex-roommate admits he owes some rent money but says he did repairs that should offset the amount, though the record-keeping is spotty.
S10, EP175 "RV on the Run"
Two grandmothers dispute whether an RV was a gift, a sale or a rent-to-own, and what was to be done with the property inside.
S12, EP57 "Baby Got Back Rent"
A landlord and tenant face off over unpaid rent and broken trust; he says he bent over backward to help; she says the home was unsafe.
