Hot Bench

15 Sept 2014 30m

Small-claim court cases are heard by 3 judges who must then work together to determine the verdict. In the series opener, a custody dispute is settled between the owner of a grief therapy dog and a couple who bonded with it during its time of service.

15 Sept 2014 30m

A motorist claims to be in the middle of renewing their insurance when they were involved in an accident. Also: a dispute over a home renovation.

16 Sept 2014 30m

A dispute between a teacher and a student of a beauty school is settled.

16 Sept 2014 30m

A woman is questioned over her decision to pay for the upkeep of a mansion. Later, ex-lovers argue over the repayment of a loan.

17 Sept 2014 30m

A father claims emotional distress after an entertainer doesn't show up at his daughter's party. Also: A dog owner defends their pit bull after an alleged attack on a Chihuahua.

17 Sept 2014 30m

Allegations of child abuse and kidnap are discussed in court between a divorced couple. Later, a botched custom bike design is disputed.

18 Sept 2014 30m

A teen is accused of using illegal drugs during a test drive. Also, a woman is accused of vandalizing her lover's car.

18 Sept 2014 30m

A man seeks reparations after his property is damaged by a boarder. Also: A missing skateboard causes contention between friends.

19 Sept 2014 30m

Disputes are raised over a trip to Africa. Later, a woman accuses her roommate of a bedbug infestation.

19 Sept 2014 30m

An incident a loaded BB gun leads to a paternity test. Also: a dispute over a traffic collision is discussed.

22 Sept 2014 30m

A man is accused of resorting to racial slurs and threats in an attempt to get his ex-business partner to pay his share of an $8000 investment in a Cadillac Escalade. Later, a homeless widow takes a man to court for wrecking her car, but he insists that the crash was her fault.

22 Sept 2014 30m

A woman who overcame health issues to pursue her dream of becoming a pro boxer takes her ex-trainer to court for loss of income and accuses him of breaking fight contracts.

23 Sept 2014 30m

A widow who became a victims' advocate accuses her own son of assaulting her during a fight over their family home.

23 Sept 2014 30m

A landlord who became an alleged murder suspect vs. a tenant who started renting apartments in his absence. Also: A man accuses an uninsured motorist of completely destroying his fence, but she claims she didn't cause that much damage.

24 Sept 2014 30m

Photo evidence of skid marks seems to contradict a woman's version of an accident involving her unregistered, uninsured scooter and a Ford Mustang. Also: A groomer is accused of dislocating a dog's hip during a haircut.

24 Sept 2014 30m

Former lovers who started dating at work find themselves in court, fighting over alleged cheating and money. Later, a couple whose relationship came to a bitter end argue over an Xbox.

25 Sept 2014 30m

A woman claims to have been loaned money from a man she met on the Internet. Later, a woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of running up charges on her credit card.

25 Sept 2014 30m

A woman sues the father of her grandson for after her home is raided by police. Later, ex-lovers fight over money and marijuana paraphernalia.

26 Sept 2014 30m

Illegal gang activity causes a lease dispute between a renter and her landlord.

26 Sept 2014 30m

A child is accused of throwing a rock at a rental car. Later, a dispute is caused over a high-interest loan.

29 Sept 2014 30m

A call to the police is the cause for a dispute between a couple.

29 Sept 2014 30m

A woman attempts to find the party responsible for a savage attack on her dog which, she claims, traumatized her children; a couple quarrel over a vehicle loan.

30 Sept 2014 30m

A car repossession is disputed between ex-lovers; A renter brings a lizard and an roommate into his place against the wishes of his landlord.

30 Sept 2014 30m

An online discount causes discord between a woman and a hair salon; ex-lovers contend with one another over salon supplies.

1 Oct 2014 30m

A man claims to have been paid to inform on the whereabouts of a woman's ex-lover; a man is being sued after returning a car damaged to its owner.

1 Oct 2014 30m

A mechanic is sued after a car blows up on the highway; a dispute arises over screen printer services for an anti-bullying organization.

2 Oct 2014 30m

Neighbors contend over vet bills after a beagle is injured; ex-friends dispute a cellphone bill and the ownership of a flat screen t.v.

2 Oct 2014 30m

A woman claims her sheep were attacked by her neighbors dogs.

3 Oct 2014 30m

A woman sues a private investigator after her son is sent to prison.

3 Oct 2014 30m

A music manager and film director sue one another over the production quality of a music video; a woman accuses her ex of stealing her computer.

6 Oct 2014 30m

A woman is accused of forging checks and pawning her ex-boyfriend's chainsaw; A landlord and tenant disagree over an email.

6 Oct 2014 30m

A dog eats chocolate filled with marijuana and the owner sues her roommates for vet expenses; A woman claims the cupcakes she ordered for her child's birthday were late and refuses the baker payment.

7 Oct 2014 30m

A woman sues for payment after having to clean up her tenant's dirty apartment; A woman claims to be assaulted by her neighbor after tornado leaves debris on her sidewalk.

7 Oct 2014 30m

A woman is accused of stealing water from her landlord; A couple argue over the ownership of an Xbox.

8 Oct 2014 30m

A fallout between friends leads to odd text messages and police involvement.

8 Oct 2014 30m

A dispute over a custom built hovercraft; A couple argue over the ownership of exercise equipment.

9 Oct 2014 30m

A dispute over rent between a landlord and ex-tenants.

9 Oct 2014 30m

A mechanic is sued by a couple after fixing their car; A lease agreement between college roommates is disputed.

10 Oct 2014 30m

A man sues an ammo manufacturer after he claims a defective bullet exploded in his gun causing injury to him.

10 Oct 2014 30m

A woman sues a couple for payment of services rendered after being let go of her position as a nanny; A couple sue their landlord for their security deposit after claiming the place is full of mold.

13 Oct 2014 30m

A mother and son argue over the re-payment of a credit card bill; An allegation of stolen property comes between roommates.

13 Oct 2014 30m

A woman sues her landlord after finding mold in her apartment; A transaction involving a muscle car comes between friends.

14 Oct 2014 30m

An accident involving an uninsured motorist is discussed; A woman sues her son for unpaid bills.

14 Oct 2014 30m

A woman sues for damages after her in-laws and neighbor allegedly broke in to her home; A co-workers is accused of property damage and creating emotional distress.

15 Oct 2014 30m

A tenant accuses her landlord of sneaking in to her apartment; Ex-lovers disputer over money matters.

15 Oct 2014 30m

A handyman is sued after not completing a cabinet project he was paid for; Neighbors dispute over an accident involving a parked car.

16 Oct 2014 30m

A dispute over property damage is discussed.

16 Oct 2014 30m

Ex-lovers argue over money matters; A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for loans and unpaid bills.

17 Oct 2014 30m

A tenant and landlord argue over property damaged caused by flooding; An incident at the dog park causes a dispute between the owners of the animals involved.

17 Oct 2014 30m

A man sues his friend over a scooter and a dog attack; A case involving accusations of theft of property between a landlord and tenant is discussed.

20 Oct 2014 30m

An automobile accident occurs while a woman is changing her clothes; Roommates disagree over a pet cat and a rent check payment.

21 Oct 2014 30m

A man sues his landlord over claims of lead paint and health hazards in the home; Ex-lovers dispute over money and an alleged affair.

22 Oct 2014 30m

A man sues the friend of his deceased son for repayment of loans; A woman claims her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and dumped a beer in her lap.

23 Oct 2014 30m

A man sues his ex-girlfriend after claiming she left drug paraphernalia in his car; An online auction for a model airplane is disputed.

24 Oct 2014 30m

A woman claims a truck she bought was stolen by her co-worker; A teenager is sued for damages after crashing a motorcycle during a test drive.

27 Oct 2014 30m

A loan for a wedding ring is the cause for a dispute; a man claims he was injured on purpose while racing a 7-year-old child.

28 Oct 2014 30m

A woman claims blames mechanical issues caused the motor vehicle accident she was in; a money loan and restraining order are disputed between co-workers.

29 Oct 2014 30m

A woman accuses her landlord of going through her personal belongings; A family dispute is brought to court.

30 Oct 2014 30m

Ex-roommates argue over rental agreement; a motor vehicle accident including a wild night out and a collision with a rock is discussed.

30 Oct 2014 30m

A man claims he's being taken advantage of by a younger woman; An insurance agent claims a client harassed her over a payment that didn't work out as he had planned.