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Hot Bench is one of daytime television’s most popular court shows, offering a unique twist on the genre. Unlike traditional court programs, Hot Bench features a panel of three judges who hear cases together, deliberate, and deliver a verdict as a team. This dynamic setup creates lively debates and a deeper look at how justice is served. This page provides the latest weekly episode schedule so viewers always know what’s airing.
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Hot Bench Today February 18 2026 & Latest Episode
| Date | Episode Summary | New / Repeat |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | A man and his son say they bought a car through a payment app, found it in awful condition and got stiffed on the refund; the seller insists he was upfront and says the payment app is the real problem; when an online deal sparks real-world drama, the judges must take the wheel. | New |
Hot Bench Upcoming Episodes
| Date | Episode Summary | New / Repeat |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | A man and his son say they bought a car through a payment app, found it in awful condition and got stiffed on the refund; the seller insists he was upfront and says the payment app is the real problem; when an online deal sparks real-world drama, the judges must take the wheel. | New |
| Thursday, 19 February 2026 | She insists she was a tenant; he says she was a freeloader who moved herself in; an apartment fire pushes their feud to the breaking point, leaving them both homeless; now it's up to the judges to resolve this scorched dispute. | New |
| Friday, 20 February 2026 | A contractor says his subcontractor took the money, stalled on the job and tried to "mow down" the debt with a stolen lawn-mower; the subcontractor blames bad weather for the delays, says the mower settled the score and insists he didn't know it was stolen; watch as the judges decide who's building the truth and who's just paving over problems. | New |
Hot Bench Yesterday & Previous Episodes
| Date | Episode Summary | New / Repeat |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | A tenant blames late rent on job loss and accuses his landlady of theft, lies and making a bogus police call; meanwhile, the landlady says the tenant trashed her home and threatened her with a knife; watch as the judges cut through the accusations and find justice. | New |
| Monday, 16 February 2026 | A homeowner says her neighbor's pit bulls damaged her fruit trees and cost her income; the neighbor fires back, saying her dogs were always leashed and never even stepped foot on the property; when tree damage meets territorial tension, it's up to the judges to sniff out the truth. | New |
| Friday, 13 February 2026 | A buyer says he was left dead in the water after purchasing a boat engine that wouldn't fire up; the seller argues that the sale was "as-is" and says the buyer sank any refund hopes by dismantling the motor; it's left to the judges to decide who's charting the truth and who's drifting off course. | New |
| Thursday, 12 February 2026 | A student says his scuba instructor vanished before completing his certification training; the instructor says he paused for mental health reasons, has a "no refund" policy and offered options to finish the training until the student became hostile; watch the judges plunge into who really caused this to go off the deep end. | New |
| Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | An ex-couple battle because a father says he entrusted his child's mother with holding money, but she spent it; she says the money was given for their child, and he only wants it back because she's seeing someone new: Is this a case of financial trust or romantic fallout? | New |
| Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | A woman says she was duped into paying for a timeshare trip and then denied a refund; her sister fires back that it was a non-refundable group trip and the rules were clear; now the judges must determine who booked the real story and who's rewriting it. | New |
| Monday, 9 February 2026 | A homeowner says a discounted Christmas decorating job left her stucco full of holes and her home value sinking; the installers admit their glue may have caused the damage but say they offered to make repairs; when trust collapses, a cheerful Christmas job becomes a not-so-merry mess. | New |
| Friday, 6 February 2026 | A birthday getaway turns costly when an aunt says she covered the trip for her niece and even bailed her out after arrest; she says her niece promised repayment but never followed through, while the niece says her aunt was already paid back! Who is bluffing in this high-stakes family showdown? | New |
| Thursday, 5 February 2026 | A tenant says her year in an apartment was filled with arguments, broken appliances and a damaged security camera; the landlord says she was the problem tenant who left damage behind; now, the judges must separate housing havoc from heated exaggeration. | New |
| Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | A woman says her ex cheated, proposed a throuple, and failed to repay a loan she gave him to move; he fires back that he was loyal, covered vacation costs, and believes the lawsuit is revenge; now the judges weigh whether this was heartache, hustle or high stakes he-said-she-said! | New |
| Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | A designer says a showroom owner refuses to return her fashion equipment -- even when she showed up with police; the owner says there was never any pickup arranged, and the items were abandoned long ago; now the judges must stitch together who kept what, and why. | New |
| Monday, 2 February 2026 | A pet owner blames her dog-sitter for neglect that she says led to her puppy's death; the sitter insists the dog had sudden, underlying health issues; with emotions high and stories clashing, the judges work to uncover what really happened during the pet-sitting stay. | New |
| Friday, 30 January 2026 | A man says his half-sister left their late father's car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she says he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. | Repeat of Nov 18 2025 |
| Thursday, 29 January 2026 | A basement makeover stalled when, the homeowner says, her contractor disappeared after taking the deposit; she insists they set a start date, while he says she delayed payment, never confirmed the schedule and asked for a non-refundable deposit back. Accusations collide as this basement battle turns into an all-out credibility war! | New |
| Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | A routine car purchase turns messy when a buyer says the title she got was invalid; she says she paid in full, while he says she paid only a deposit and gave him the title back! What starts as a simple sale quickly shifts into a high-stakes fight over who really owns the car. | New |
| Tuesday, 27 January 2026 | A man says a former acquaintance sold him a bad auto insurance policy and hit him with fees to which he never agreed; the seller argues that the fees are related to the buyer's requested add-ons that he's refusing to pay! Extra charges and confusing add-ons send a feud off the road and into the weeds. | New |
| Monday, 26 January 2026 | A woman says her neighbor's off-leash pit bull mauled her Chihuahua, leading to costly emergency vet bills; the neighbor insists he never saw the attack and doubts his dog's guilt! With accusations of dishonesty and evasion on both sides, it's up to the judges to determine the truth. | New |
| Friday, 23 January 2026 | A 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. | Repeat of Sep 11 2025 |
| Thursday, 22 January 2026 | An SUV rental hits a pot hole when the owner claims unpaid fees, poor upkeep and a bumpy return; the renter says he had only one flat tire, and he paid in full. | New |
| Wednesday, 21 January 2026 | A handyman sues for unpaid labor after wiring work sparks a payment fight; he thought the job was solid while she claims faulty wiring, holes in walls and hostile texts! | New |
| Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | A driver sues after being rear-ended, saying the other motorist had no insurance and refused to pay; the defendant blames his blinding LED lights and calls his repair estimate outrageous! | New |
| Monday, 19 January 2026 | A former employee sues her ex-boss over unpaid wages after a blurred mix of business and personal ties -- she says he ghosted her after a partial payment, while he says she was unreliable and cashed her check early. | New |
| Friday, 16 January 2026 | A 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 dislikes his fiancée. | Repeat of Sep 17 2025 |
| Thursday, 15 January 2026 | A woman says her sister's girlfriend racked up charges on her business card and threatened her when she asked for repayment; the accused says she agreed to cover only her own fuel and blames unclear statements for the dispute; when loyalty runs on empty, sparks fly in this high-octane dispute. | New |
| Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | A homeowner says her contractor vanished after taking advance payment for custom doors; the contractor blames backorders, hospital stays and her constant design changes for the delays; when flaky fixes and flimsy fibs jam the frame, the judges pry open the truth. | New |
| Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | A woman says she lent money for a car and bought cruise tickets for her "fam," but they refuse to pay her back; they insist the loan was forgiven and the cruise was a gift from "Auntie"; when generosity sets sail for trouble, it's up to the judges to anchor the truth! | New |
| Monday, 12 January 2026 | A car buyer says a dealer sold her two faulty cars and switched financing without consent; the dealer blames her bad credit and says he gave free loaners and found an affordable option; when broken cars and broken trust collide, the judges sort it out! | New |
| Friday, 9 January 2026 | A truck sale drives two former friends into a legal ditch; one claims payments stopped, but the buyer claims the truck broke down and he's done paying. | New |
| Thursday, 8 January 2026 | Two brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title. | New |
| Wednesday, 7 January 2026 | A ripped pool liner sparks a splashy dispute; the homeowner claims she paid in full and had to hire another company, while the contractor claims partial payment and no chance to repair. | New |
| Tuesday, 6 January 2026 | A fiery truck disaster ignites a courtroom clash; the owner blames a botched stereo job, while the shop owner claims he gave freebies and faced harassment. | New |
| Monday, 5 January 2026 | A fiery truck disaster ignites a courtroom clash; the owner blames a botched stereo job, while the shop owner claims he gave freebies and faced harassment. | New |
| Friday, 2 January 2026 | A man says his mother was just being supportive by paying his legal fees, but she wants her money back. | Repeat of Oct 3 2025 |
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | When 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. | Repeat of Sep 19 2025 |
| Wednesday, 31 December 2025 | Pre-empted | Pre-empted |
| Tuesday, 30 December 2025 | A grieving pet owner sues a taxidermist for her money back after her beloved dog is buried without her consent; the taxidermist argues that the owner abandoned her animal's remains for years and never paid the balance owed. | Repeat of Sep 8 2025 |
| Monday, 29 December 2025 | A 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. | Repeat of Sep 29 2025 |
| Friday, 26 December 2025 | 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. | Repeat of Oct 1 2025 |
| Thursday, 25 December 2025 | A 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. | Repeat of Sep 24 2025 |
| Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | A 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. | Repeat of Sep 22 2025 |
| Tuesday, 23 December 2025 | An 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. | Repeat of Sep 18 2025 |
| Monday, 22 December 2025 | An 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. | Repeat of Sep 8 2025 |
| Friday, 19 December 2025 | Love, loans and legal trouble collide: a woman says she bailed out her ex with cash, backed by a promissory note; he says lavish gifts and truck repairs cancel the debt; now the judges must decide if this breakup comes with a big price tag! | New |
| Thursday, 18 December 2025 | A documentary deal fades to black: a man says he paid for a polished film but got only a one-minute teaser and excuses; the filmmaker says he delivered the goods, but the client missed the download window! | New |
| Wednesday, 17 December 2025 | A move turns into mutual mayhem: A potential renter says she paid to secure an apartment, but the tenant stayed put and kept the cash; the tenant fires back that the deal was never complete. | New |
| Tuesday, 16 December 2025 | A man says false statements forced him out, and now he wants his belongings and loans repaid; his ex-girlfriend says he moved in while married and left behind nothing but junk. | New |
| Monday, 15 December 2025 | A magical mermaid meets courtroom chaos: a friend says he paid for a Disney doll but got strung along with phantom meetups; the other says he was simply waiting for payment! | New |
| Friday, 12 December 2025 | A tenant takes his landlord to court over a chilly dispute; he says the room had no heat and wants his rent refunded, while the landlord argues that the health deportment okayed the space; watch as the judges bring some warmth to this frosty feud! | New |
| Thursday, 11 December 2025 | A marriage on the rocks turns into a money mystery; he says he handed over two envelopes of cash only to find hundreds missing when he returned; she says he simply miscounted, and she just wants a divorce. | New |
| Wednesday, 10 December 2025 | A sisterly squabble spirals into court over braids and a barking bill; one says her sibling jacked up the price of a puppy and stiffed her on hair services, while the other says the discount was fair and the deposit non-refundable. | New |
| Tuesday, 9 December 2025 | A 40-year friendship and a four-month marriage hit a speed bump over a car; he says it's his after years of payments, but she says she fulfilled her agreement and owes nothing; after love stalls, the road to justice gets a little bumpy! | New |
| Monday, 8 December 2025 | A kitten custody clash claws its way into court; one former friend says he paid every expense and just wants his pet back, while the other says he owns the cat; when trust turns toxic and tails are on the line, any feud can become fur-ocious! | New |
| Friday, 5 December 2025 | A filmmaker says his videographer botched the shoot and bailed on editing, leaving him with unusable footage and an empty wallet; the videographer says he filmed every scene and uploaded the goods. | New |
| Thursday, 4 December 2025 | 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 says it was a favor for her. | New |
| Wednesday, 3 December 2025 | A woman says a loan for a family attorney turned into a financial nightmare when her son stopped paying and interest piled up; he insists the money was a gift. | New |
| Tuesday, 2 December 2025 | A woman says her jailed ex-friends abandoned their pet, but they say she stole it twice and owes them for retraining. | New |
| Monday, 1 December 2025 | A man says his younger ex-boyfriend accepted a car loan but refuses to repay him; the younger man denies that they were "dating" and says he eventually had to Google "how to get rid of a sugar daddy." Who was manipulating whom in this case? | Repeat of Feb 20 2025 |
| Friday, 28 November 2025 | Pre-empted | Pre-empted |
| Thursday, 27 November 2025 | A church gala turns courtroom drama when a caterer says 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. | Repeat of Sep 9 2025 |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | A separated couple battle 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 says she's using the fight to cash in. | New |
| Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | A landlord and tenant face off over unpaid rent and broken trust; he says he bent over backward to help; she says the home was unsafe. | New |
| Monday, 24 November 2025 | A private investigator sues his former friend for unpaid fees after an unsuccessful search for sentimental belongings; the friend says he abandoned the job. | New |
| Friday, 21 November 2025 | Twin sisters battle over a car loan after the vehicle is stolen and an insurance company payout disappears; one says she financed the car and was left paying debt, while the other says past loans cancel out what's owed. | New |
| Thursday, 20 November 2025 | A parking lot spat turns into a demolition derby: one driver says she got slammed twice and slurred at, while the other driver says fists flew and the feud went viral. | New |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | A landlady says her former tenant flooded the kitchen, skipped rent and left with unpaid debts; the tenant argues that the real problem was the landlady's dog, who was aggressive and made the home unsafe. | New |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | A man says his half-sister left their late father's car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she says he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. | New |
| Monday, 17 November 2025 | A woman says she bailed out her boyfriend and got cheated on, instead of thanked; he says she's obsessed and generous. | New |
| Friday, 14 November 2025 | A boiler breakdown sparks a brawl outside an apartment building; the superintendent says he was blindsided and lost his job, while the tenant says he fought back against years of disrespect. | New |
| Thursday, 13 November 2025 | After a man dies in a crash, his mother says her former friend still owed him for a job he did; the defendant says there was no contract and that she already paid what was fair. | New |
| Wednesday, 12 November 2025 | Love, loss and a bulldog spark a bitter courtroom battle; a woman says her ex-partner left her alone and stiffed her on veterinary bills; he says the dog was theirs and loans went unpaid. | New |
| Tuesday, 11 November 2025 | When neighbors clash, a rental turns into a soap opera, complete with late-night drama and eviction rumors; the tenant cries foul over chaos and damaged security cameras, while the landlord says he's just stirring the pot with other tenants. | New |
| Monday, 10 November 2025 | After a dog kills a cat, a promise to pay turns into a war of words; the cat's owner seeks veterinary costs, while the dog's owner makes accusations of negligence and mounting fines. | New |
| Friday, 7 November 2025 | Teens 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. | New |
| Thursday, 6 November 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 5 November 2025 | 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 4 November 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Monday, 3 November 2025 | A 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 who kept calling for help. | New |
| Friday, 31 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Thursday, 30 October 2025 | An 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 29 October 2025 | One former bestie says a soured friendship turned into a fight and a jewelry heist; the other cries harassment and self-defense. | New |
| Tuesday, 28 October 2025 | A landlord says his tenants were always late on rent; they blame mice and mess for the mayhem. | New |
| Monday, 27 October 2025 | A woman says her ex-friend stole her dog, Pebbles, while she was in the hospital, and now she wants her dog back. | New |
| Friday, 24 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Thursday, 23 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 21 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Monday, 20 October 2025 | A widow says she bought a tiny house, but now she's accused of trespassing and making unauthorized upgrades to a shed. | New |
| Friday, 17 October 2025 | A woman claims her carpet installer swapped her chosen sample for a cheaper version; he blames her contractor for skipping the walk-through. | New |
| Thursday, 16 October 2025 | A 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 and the car a guy gifted her. | New |
| Wednesday, 15 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 14 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Monday, 13 October 2025 | Two sisters battle over a family home. | New |
| Friday, 10 October 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Thursday, 9 October 2025 | A 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 up for a repo rampage. | New |
| Wednesday, 8 October 2025 | Sisters 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 7 October 2025 | A woman says she's been raising her siblings while her mother stole from her and broke promises of repayment; the mother denies the theft. | New |
| Monday, 6 October 2025 | A mom hires a designer to make the perfect prom dress -- but the dress becomes a no-show. | New |
| Friday, 3 October 2025 | A man says his mother was just being supportive by paying his legal fees, but she wants her money back. | New |
| Thursday, 2 October 2025 | She 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 1 October 2025 | 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 30 September 2025 | An 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. | New |
| Monday, 29 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Friday, 26 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Thursday, 25 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 23 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Monday, 22 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Friday, 19 September 2025 | When 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. | New |
| Thursday, 18 September 2025 | An 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 17 September 2025 | A 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 dislikes his fiancée. | New |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2025 | A 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 the tires first. | New |
| Monday, 15 September 2025 | A renter says his quiet escape became a rock'n'roll nightmare when the landlord's latenight jam sessions hit a sour note. | New |
| Friday, 12 September 2025 | 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. | New |
| Thursday, 11 September 2025 | A 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. | New |
| Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | An 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. | New |
| Tuesday, 9 September 2025 | A church gala turns courtroom drama when a caterer says 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. | New |
| Monday, 8 September 2025 | A grieving pet owner sues a taxidermist for her money back after her beloved dog is buried without her consent; the taxidermist argues that the owner abandoned her animal's remains for years and never paid the balance owed. | New |
About Hot Bench
Created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, Hot Bench premiered in 2014 and quickly became a standout in syndicated court programming. The show’s rotating panel of judges hears small claims disputes ranging from personal conflicts to business disagreements.
What sets the show apart is the judges’ deliberation process, where they openly discuss the evidence and argue their perspectives before reaching a decision. This behind-the-scenes look at judicial reasoning gives the show its unique appeal.
Weekly Episode Schedule
Hot Bench airs weekdays in syndication, with new cases featured in each episode. Episodes typically run 30 minutes and present two different cases per broadcast.
The weekly schedule provides an overview of upcoming episodes so fans can follow along with the latest disputes and verdicts. For those who miss the live broadcast, episodes are often available later through syndication partners and on-demand platforms.
Why Follow the Weekly Schedule?
Each episode of Hot Bench introduces fresh disputes and dynamic exchanges between the judges. Because no two cases are the same, following the weekly schedule ensures you don’t miss particularly dramatic or entertaining disputes.
For fans of courtroom television, the show offers both the drama of real-life cases and the added intrigue of three judges debating justice from different perspectives.
Conclusion
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