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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, EP117 "Aide Me, Maybe"
A former patient care assistant says she moved in to help her old client, covered bills and then lost her job after a complaint; the former patient says she simply offered housing and the aide caused conflict; when caregiving and cohabitation collide, the judges sort out the blame.
S11, EP51 "Terrible Tenant Troubles"
An 11-year tenant is on the hook for unpaid rent, late fees, utilities and repairs; the landlord contacted her family about her debts.
S12, EP118 "Love Connection Collections"
A woman says she covered her former partner's debt and rent, only to be denied repayment after their breakup; the ex says the monies were all gifts and that harassment started once she moved on; who's really to blame when love ends and bills surface?
S11, EP158 "Altimea-geddon"
The plaintiff says they were left with nothing but a wrecked vehicle and broken promises; the defendant argues that the plaintiff's witness should foot the bill, because he made the deals for the car loan and the faulty car purchase.
S12, EP116 "The Cost of Comfort"
A woman says she paid her goddaughter's furniture bill only to get blocked after asking to be repaid; the goddaughter says repayment was never agreed upon and accuses her godmother of harassment and spreading vicious rumors; now it's up to the judges to decide if this was kindness or a costly misunderstanding.
