A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
Where to Watch Hot Bench • Season 12
45 Episodes
The Stuff of Love
E1
The Stuff of LoveThree judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Holy Ghosted
E2
Holy GhostedThree judges argue the merits of a case among themselves and render a verdict.
Hole-in-Loyalty
E3
Hole-in-LoyaltyAn ex-couple face off in court after a shattered relationship leads to shattered property; the defendant admits to using the plaintiff's golf club to destroy his property but claims to have paid him back.
Get the Ex Out
E4
Get the Ex OutA marriage ends, but the drama lives on under one roof; the plaintiff says her ex refuses to move out and owes mortgage payments; he says she's just jealous of his new relationship.
Cosigned and Conned!
E5
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.
Silence of the Band
E6
Silence of the BandA renter says his quiet escape became a rock'n'roll nightmare when the landlord's latenight jam sessions hit a sour note.
When Life Gives You Lemons
E7
When Life Gives You LemonsA buyer says her SUV deal hit a dead end when the car flunked inspection and the seller kept switching gears and names; he denies he did anything wrong, insists the car was bought "as-is," and says it's her fault for not kicking...
Bank of Grandpa Is Closed
E8
Bank of Grandpa Is ClosedA grandfather sues his adult grandson over unpaid loans, saying he was constantly asked for financial help but never repaid; the grandson insists the money was a gift and accuses his grandfather of retaliating because he ...
Money Games
E9
Money GamesAn ex-couple trade prison stories and parenting receipts in a courtroom showdown; he says she scammed him out of child support, but she denies scamming him and says he's just angry that he had to play dad during the short time she was in jail....
We're Not A-Loan
E10
We're Not A-LoanWhen co-workers mix friendship with finances, things get messy -- especially when one says she was conned into paying the other's rent; she says it was a loan with a deadline, but the other says it was a gift with no strings.
Framed by Blood
E11
Framed by BloodA woman says her framed prints came back with blood stains; the framer says it's just ink -- and the calendar made from them isn't worth much anyway.
Family Truckus
E12
Family TruckusA truck sale between stepsisters stalls over unpaid cash, impound drama and secondhand smoke; one wants her money back, while the other wants her family back -- but neither is getting the truck back.
Gym Bros in Legal Woes
E13
Gym Bros in Legal WoesA 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.
Stickers for Sticklers
E14
Stickers for SticklersA used car buyer says he got a clunker with fake stickers and a failed smog test; the seller swears the ride was auction-approved and road-ready.
Washer Woes and Tire Blows
E15
Washer Woes and Tire BlowsA man says his ex-wife's nephew slashed his tires, costing him a day of work, but the nephew says the plaintiff made up the story to avoid paying for a washer and dryer.
Doggy Dilemma
E16
Doggy DilemmaA grieving dog owner demands justice after her puppy was fatally attacked by her neighbor's dog at a local park; the neighbor wasn't there but insists his dog must have been protecting his daughter.
Family Doesn't Mean Free
E17
Family Doesn't Mean FreeAn aunt says she lent her niece money for a car -- but the niece says it was a free ride from some generous seniors; now they're stuck in a legal traffic jam over who gets the vehicle.
Holy Words, Unholy Acts!
E18
Holy Words, Unholy Acts!After nearly a year living with his mother's best friend, a man says he was suddenly locked out and left without his belongings; she argues that he disrupted her household and owes her for clothing and support.
Rough Patch
E19
Rough PatchShe wanted a lush lawn, he said "no problem" -- despite not being in landscaping anymore; dead grass, broken promises and a sprinkler blame game turn a backyard makeover into a courtroom turf war.
Money Is Thicker Than Blood
E20
Money Is Thicker Than BloodA man says his mother was just being supportive by paying his legal fees, but she wants her money back.
Prom Dress Stress
E21
Prom Dress StressA mom hires a designer to make the perfect prom dress -- but the dress becomes a no-show.
Raised Me, Robbed M
E22
Raised Me, Robbed MA woman says she's been raising her siblings while her mother stole from her and broke promises of repayment; the mother denies the theft.
Deflated Sisterhood
E23
Deflated SisterhoodSisters clash over a car loan gone wrong: one says she made every payment and was unfairly cut off from her own vehicle, while the other says she was the true owner.
Loan and Order
E24
Loan and OrderA woman says she got a signed contract and a car as collateral for an RV loan, but now her former friend won't hand over the keys; her ex-friend blames illness and says the woman went from lending a hand to revving...
The Golden Years Grudge
E25
The Golden Years GrudgeA man hands over a $500 deposit for his sister's minivan, but when it comes time to seal the deal, she slams it in park.
Unsettled Sisters
E26
Unsettled SistersTwo sisters battle over a family home.
Braid and Switch
E27
Braid and SwitchA salon owner claims her landlord offered to install a sink in exchange for braiding his daughter's hair - but instead of a sink, she got an eviction.
Mail Order Lied
E28
Mail Order LiedA father claims his ex ruined a family trip by making him miss his flight with their daughters; she argues he overreacted and was more interested in meeting a future bride than making memories.
Friendship Fiasco
E29
Friendship FiascoA woman claims she loaned her late mother's car to her best friend - who hit a deer, claimed the car was stolen, and then flaunted a new ride; the friend says her ex-"sister-friend" is jealous of her online hustle.
Carpet Diem
E30
Carpet DiemA woman claims her carpet installer swapped her chosen sample for a cheaper version; he blames her contractor for skipping the walk-through.
Off With Her Shed
E31
Off With Her ShedA widow says she bought a tiny house, but now she's accused of trespassing and making unauthorized upgrades to a shed.
Cruise Ship Thunder
E32
Cruise Ship ThunderA litigant says she was scammed by a so-called videographer, who delivered some photos but no footage; the videographer insists she was hired to promote a cruise, not film it.
Cake Cake Cake
E33
Cake Cake CakeA party planner says she was hired to organize an anniversary bash and bake the cake, but her friends stiffed her on half the bill; the couple insist she showed up late and dropped the cake, ruining their special day.
50 Shades of Green
E34
50 Shades of GreenA woman says she lent her ex money and a phone to help him pay her back, but he cheated and smashed the phone; he says she was just using it to spy on him, not support him.
No Mofongo, No Money
E35
No Mofongo, No MoneyA chef says he was hired to cook but got a postdated check with a side of empty promises; the business owner says the chef exaggerated his skills and was paid in full.
The Dog Is Mine
E36
The Dog Is MineA woman says her ex-friend stole her dog, Pebbles, while she was in the hospital, and now she wants her dog back.
Of Mice and Rent
E37
Of Mice and RentA landlord says his tenants were always late on rent; they blame mice and mess for the mayhem.
The Jewelry Joust!
E38
The Jewelry Joust!One former bestie says a soured friendship turned into a fight and a jewelry heist; the other cries harassment and self-defense.
Estate Bail
E39
Estate BailAn estate cleaner says a moldy mess turned into a money fight after his client refused to pay up; she says he dragged out the job, swiped valuables and trashed her reputation.
Driveway Robbery
E40
Driveway RobberyA woman says her car repair turned into a tug-of-war after a mechanic handed it off to someone else, and now it's stuck in limbo.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
E41
Hair Today, Gone TomorrowA hairstylist says her client refused to pay after demanding unrealistic results and resisting professional advice; the client says she only wanted twists but was pressured into damaging treatments by a stylist...
Red Light, Green Light, Crash
E42
Red Light, Green Light, CrashA driver says a company's SUV rear-ended her in traffic and the owner promised to pay -- until he ghosted her over the repair quote; the business owner says the damage was minor and refused her mechanic's help.
Row A, Seat Petty!
E43
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.
Beyond a Reasonable Snout
E44
Beyond a Reasonable SnoutA pig goes rogue, a lawn gets wrecked and neighborly vibes go sour: a couple say repairs were promised, but their neighbor says he agreed only to be nice.
Juvenile Joy Ride
E45
Juvenile Joy RideTeens take the wheel and crash a car; one side says the vehicle was taken without permission during a sleepover, while the other says bad supervision steered the night off course.
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