Benson

Season 7

Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.

Where to Watch Season 7

22 Episodes

Benson the Hero
E1
Benson the HeroWhile Governor Gatling is away, Benson and Clayton are depended upon to spend an 8 million dollar budget surplus before the next fiscal year, which is only a matter of several hours away. When the surplus was found out by someone, The Governor and Clayton go through political embarassment.
Love and Politics
E2
Love and PoliticsWhen Benson revisits a relationship with Senator Hartford, the Senator changes her position on Clayton's commercial-development-of-state-parks bill. When Benson calls her on it, she flip-flops again and ultimately abstains.
Uncle Jack
E3
Uncle JackBenson tries to bring the Governor and his brother Jack together after 25 years of not seeing each other.
The Stranger
E4
The StrangerA mysterious stranger lurks around the Governor's mansion on Haloween night.
We Spy
E5
We SpyWhile Benson and Kraus go to East Germany on official business, the two are accused of being spies and get arrested.
$1,000,000 an Hour
E6
$1,000,000 an HourSynopsis currently unknown
Flight of the Dodo (1)
E7
Flight of the Dodo (1)Despite warnings, on their way to fly a helicopter to play golf, Benson, the Governor, and Clayton run into disasterous problems with Clayton as their pilot.
Flight of the Dodo (2)
E8
Flight of the Dodo (2)After crash landing the helicopter in the desert, Benson, the Governor, and Clayton all struggle to survive on account of them being stranded.
Two Boys and Their Dog
E9
Two Boys and Their DogBenson becomes involved in one of Clayton's wacky investment schemes. This one is investing in a weiner-dog to breed for puppies, but Benson grows too attached to the dog, as does also Clayton.
Last Man on Earth
E10
Last Man on EarthAfter talk about Halley's comet, Karus dreams that she and Benson are the only ones left on earth.
Secret Love
E11
Secret LoveClayton's nomination of the Governor's budget director has a problem after it is found out that Clayton lives with a Soviet defector.
Summer of Discontent
E12
Summer of DiscontentBenson and the Governor seek advice from a conservationist in helping them pass some environmental legislation.
Parade Rest
E13
Parade RestA veteran is hired to retile the bathroom, but happens to disappear. Benson now has to investigate what happened and where his wherabouts are.
Reel Murder (1)
E14
Reel Murder (1)Actor George Kennedy's plan to film a movie in the Goveror's mansion runs into deadly problems, and turns into a lethal murder mystery.
Reel Murder (2)
E15
Reel Murder (2)With everyone's lives in danger and not much time left, they try to crack the case and survive.
The Hat and the Ring
E16
The Hat and the RingBenson, convinced that the question Senator Hartford has for him is ""the"" question, runs quickly to initiate a proposal.
The Bucks Stop Here
E17
The Bucks Stop HereClayton has his sights on running the family fortune, until he meets his father's new, young, and pretty fiancee. Then he realizes that inheriting the fortune will be pretty challenging.
Pardon Me
E18
Pardon MeBenson persuades to pardon a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years.
Hi, Society
E19
Hi, SocietyA conservation expert may help Benson and the Governor pass an inportant bill, but when Kraus hears of the strategy, she leaks it out to a friend who turs out to be a columnist and a major gossip to people who can owe her a favor for information.
Three on a Mismatch
E20
Three on a MismatchThe Governor answers an ad from a personal's column from a magazine.
Friends and Enemies
E21
Friends and EnemiesWith Governor Gatling's term about to close and Benson up to run for Governor, the Governor learns that he can run for yet one more term and decides to grab it. This leads to a final competition, hurt, and quarrels between the Governor and Benson. (Part 1 of 2)
And the Winner is . . .
E22
And the Winner is . . .With the votes cast, Benson and Governor Gatling await the results of the gubernatorial election.