Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.
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Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.
Love, loans and legal trouble collide! She claims she bailed out her ex with cash, back by a promissory note. He claims lavish gifts and truck repairs cancel the debt. Now the judges decide if this breakup comes with a big price tag!
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A documentary deal fades to black! One man claims he paid for a polished film but only got a one-minute teaser and excuses. The filmmaker claims he delivered the goods, and the client missed the download window! Now the judges roll the credits on this creative clash!
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A move turns into mutual mayhem! A hopeful renter claims she paid to secure an apartment, but the tenant stayed put AND kept the cash! The tenant fires back claiming the deal was never complete. Can the judges unlock the truth behind this rental ruckus?
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Decades of love and drama unravel in court! He claims false statements forced him out, and now he wants his belongings and loans repaid. She claims he moved in while married and left behind nothing but junk. Will they be able to sort out this tangled historu or call it quits for good?
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A magical mermaid meets courtroom chaos! A friend claims he paid for a Disney doll but got strung along with phantom meetups. The other claims he was simply waiting for payment! When the judges untangle this fairy-tale feud, will it be happily ever after?
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A tenant takes his landlord to court over a chilly dispute. He claims the room had no heat and wants his rent refunded, while the landlord argues the health department okayed the space! Watch as the judges bring some warmth to this frosty feud!
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A marriage on the rocks turns into a money mystery! He claims he handed over two envelopes of cash only to find hundreds missing when he returned. She claims he simply miscounted, and she just wants a divorce. When trust breaks and dollars disappear, it's up to the judges to solve this marital meltdown.
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A sisterly squabble spirals into court over braids and a barking bill! One claims her sibling jacked up the puppy price and stiffed her on hair services, while the other claims the discount was fair and the deposit non-refundable. When fur and families collide it creates a case that's anything but puppy love!
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A 40-year friendship and a four-month marriage hits a speed bump over a car! He claims the car is his after years of payments, but she claims she fulfilled her agreement and owes nothing. After love stalls and ownership takes a U-turn, the road to justice gets a little bumpy!
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A kitten custody clash claws its way into court! One former friend claims he paid every expense and just wants his pet back, while the other claims he owns the cat. When trust turns toxic and tails are on the line, any feud can become furocious!
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Lights, Camera...Chaos! A filmmaker claims his videographer botched the shoot and bailed on editing, leaving him with unusable footage and an empty wallet. The videographer fires back claiming he filmed every scene and uploaded the goods! Now the judges must decide if this was a cinematic scam or a director's disaster.
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A teacher says buying a car from her former student turned into trouble when the tow truck delivery left it damaged. She blames the student for hiring the tow company, but he claims it was a favor for her! Watch the judges sort out this favor turned fiasco!
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A mother claims a loan for a family attorney turned into a financial nightmare when her son stopped paying and interest piled up. She claims his wife derailed the deal, while he insists the money was a gift. Is there room for reconciliation, or will resentment rule the day?
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A dog-sitting favor spirals into a tug-of-war! A woman claims her jailed ex-friends abandoned their pet, but they claim she stole it twice and owes them for retraining! Who's the real owner and who's barking up the wrong tree?
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Thanksgiving turns tense when a sibling feud erupts into a drunken brawl! One sister claims her brother's holiday meltdown shattered a stained-glass window, but he claims multiple guests were to blame! As pies, pride and punches collide, the judges plow through the holiday pandemonium!
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A bumpy ride between former friends hits the courtroom when a woman claims she cosigned a car loan, but her pal wrecked the wheels and ghosted the payments. He argues she towed his trust, and the car, so he’s not paying a dime! Will the judges pump the brakes on blame or steer towards accountability?
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A church gala turns courtroom drama when a caterer claims he was stiffed after cooking solo for a pastor’s big event. The pastor preaches a different story, saying the chef was unprepared, the food was subpar and the police had to intervene! Divine order is tested as both sides seek justice at the bench.
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A separated couple battles over a costly cosmetic crisis! She says a heated argument left her with a ruptured implant and a contract for him to pay half the repair bill. He insists it was an accident and claims she's using the fight to cash in. Will the judges see through the scars?
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A landlord and tenant face off over unpaid rent and broken trust! He says he bent over backward to help; she claims the home was unsafe. When accusations of harassment meet claims of generosity, the judges dig for the truth!
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A private investigator sues his former friend for unpaid fees after an unsuccessful search for sentimental belongings. The PI claims he did the work and sent demand letters for payment; the friend claims he abandoned the job. It's a showdown of trust, payment and pride!
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Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.
