Hot Bench

Hot Bench

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.

Episodes

September 23, 2026 18 mins

A walk around the block leads straight into court! One neighbor claims a dog attack left his pet injured, while the other neighbor argues the vet bills don’t pass the sniff test. Watch as the judges determine who’s responsible for this neighborhood dogfight.

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What was supposed to be a family vacation turns into a debt frustration! An aunt claims her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues extra charges sank their agreement. Watch as the cruise dispute makes some serious waves!

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September 21, 2026 18 mins

A new puppy brings home a big problem! The buyer claims her puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus within 24hrs, while the pet shop owners argue the dog was healthy and the diagnosis was wrong. It’s up to the judges to dig to the bottom of this canine controversy.

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September 18, 2026 18 mins

A 25-year-old friendship hits a dead end over a broken SUV. She claims she bought a lemon that disappeared. He argues, he can’t be expected to refund a vehicle that drove right out of the dispute! Sounds like this deal came with too much mileage and not enough trust.

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September 17, 2026 18 mins

Family stepped in during a time of crisis, but gratitude has given way to resentment. He claims she broke her promise to repay him, but she claims he’s forgotten all she’s done for him. Now it’s time to tally favors vs finances.

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September 16, 2026 18 mins

A deal over a chain goes from golden opportunity to gold-plated headache! The buyer claims he paid for a gold chain and got a fake. The seller denies knowing the chain was fake and argues it was thoroughly checked and sold “as-is.” Listen as this dispute has everyone searching for the missing link in the truth!

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September 15, 2026 18 mins

Cash, contracts and accusations collide in this breakup battle! She claims she financed her boyfriend through hard times and was repaid with betrayal. He argues he never cheated and owes her nothing! Listen as the judges sift through receipts and resentment.

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September 14, 2026 18 mins

A whirlwind romance hops straight into court! She claims her beloved rabbit suffered a fatal injury while in his care, while he denies responsibility and argues she’s really after his money. Now it’s up to the judges to separate hare-say from hard facts.

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September 9, 2026 18 mins

A friendship ends, but the bill remains. She claims repeated loans were never repaid despite a signed promissory note. He argues the money came with the relationship, not a repayment schedule. It’s up to the judges to separate financial facts from personal fiction.

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September 8, 2026 18 mins

A neighborhood dog dispute has both sides barking mad! One owner says their dog Coco needed three surgeries after an attack, while the other argues it was just a nip that was two years ago! Only the judges can keep this case from going off the leash.

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September 3, 2026 18 mins

A moving day mishap turns into a heavyweight courtroom battle. A customer claims movers left a trail of damage and missing possessions, but the company owner insists the claims are loaded with exaggeration. It’s up to the judges to sort through this truck load of accusations

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September 1, 2026 18 mins

A relationship that ran out of gas long before the money did! He claims he’s owed for car repairs while she argues he’s hounding her over a gift. Watch the judges navigate the wreckage of this romantic road hazard

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August 27, 2026 18 mins

What was supposed to be a dream truck becomes a nightmare ride! The owner claims a restoration expert missed deadlines and damaged the vehicle, while the mechanic argues the customer kept moving the goalposts. This classic car clash is running on fumes and fueled by finger-pointing!

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August 25, 2026 18 mins

A retirement getaway turns into a one-way trip to court! One former bestie claims her travel agent-friend botched the plans and kept the money, while the other argues the trip was cancelled and refunds were issued! The bags may be unpacked, but this dispute still has miles to go!

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August 21, 2026 18 mins

A rental arrangement collapses after a sudden move-out leaves the property in rough shape. The landlord alleges he kept up repairs, while the tenant claims the place was never properly maintained! With dents, debris and dueling stories, this rental ruckus is about to get swept into court.

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August 20, 2026 18 mins

A faulty light fixture flips the switch on a heated dispute! The homeowner claims a handyman charged too much for shoddy, unfinished work, while the handyman argues he fixed the problem and got stiffed on payment. Now the judges must shed some light on the truth!

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August 19, 2026 18 mins

A grieving pet owner sues a taxidermist for her money back after her beloved dog is buried without her consent! The taxidermist argues the owner abandoned her animal’s remains for years and never paid the balance owed! Watch the judges untangle this fur-midable feud filled with stuffed promises and buried regret.

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August 18, 2026 18 mins

A borrowed car, a mystery driver and a whole lot of finger-pointing! One friend claims his renter broke the rules and wrecked his ride; the other argues he had no idea someone took the keys. Now the judges must put the brakes on the blame game!

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August 17, 2026 18 mins

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. Grief, blame and suspicion collide in this heartbreaking courtroom battle.

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August 14, 2026 18 mins

A woman claims a repair shop turned her SUV into a long-term guest and never fully fixed it. However, the mechanic claims extensive testing was needed to diagnose the problem. Buckle up as the judges take this automotive showdown for a spin!

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