Benched

Season 1

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After losing her boyfriend and her high-powered job as an attorney all on one day, Nina finds that the only job available to her is at the Public Defender's office. She quickly realizes that the system is more screwed up than her own crazy personal life.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotCorporate lawyer Nina Whitley has given up a lot in her climb to the top. However, when she's passed over for a promotion and her former fiance gets engaged to another woman, Nina has an epic meltdown.
Downsizing
E2
DownsizingNina attends a gala honoring public defenders; however, her former colleagues are unimpressed.
Hooked & Booked
E3
Hooked & BookedPhil tricks Nina into believing that all of the public defenders voluntarily go to jail to better understand their clients. She learns what lengths she'll go to be a part of the gang.
Sell It
E4
Sell ItNina discovers that she needs a refresher on influencing jurors and winning friends. Phil and Trent have to deal with a curmudgeonly judge.
Shark, Actually
E5
Shark, ActuallyNina is concerned that she is being played by a private defense lawyer assigned to help her. Phil attempts to impress a pretty stenographer.
Rights and Wrongs
E6
Rights and WrongsNina must accept that losing cases to Trent is a fact of life. Carlos gives up smoking, which worries the rest of the gang.
Curry Favor
E7
Curry FavorNina makes friends with a spunky forensics analyst who takes the concept of loyalty a bit too seriously. Carlos gets worrisome glimpse into Phil's life.
Diamond Is a Girl's Worst Friend
E8
Diamond Is a Girl's Worst FriendNina is assigned one of Phil's former defendants and lands herself in a bet with Phil. Meanwhile, Phil and Carlos decide to teach Micah a lesson.
A New Development
E9
A New DevelopmentNina discovers the D.A.'s plans to arrest the city's homeless and faces a crisis of conscience.
Solitary Refinement
E10
Solitary RefinementAn old friend asks Nina to set her up with Phil, a female judge takes a liking to Carlos, and Nina goes on an ill-fated date of her own.
Campaign Contributions
E11
Campaign ContributionsPhil is on the shortlist for Public Defender of the Year; Trent brings a young boy to court.
Brief Encounters
E12
Brief EncountersNina faces a difficult choice after reuniting with Trent; Phil examines his own relationships.