Hot Bench

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By: CBS Media Ventures

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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Gone With The Rent
05/20/2026

A rental arrangement goes from smooth sailing to soaked ceilings. The landlords claim rent stopped and water damage followed, but the tenant argues consistent plumbing issues destroyed his property. This case leaves everyone drowning in blame.

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Braid Expectations
05/19/2026

A braided hairstyle comes undone in more ways than one. The customer claims promised longevity didn’t last, while the stylist argues short hair and shifting demands caused the fallout. This beauty deal leaves everyone tied up in knots.

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Nutri-Bully
05/18/2026

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Lights, Bills, Action
05/15/2026

Living together leads to an expensive break up. A woman claims she funded the household and got no repayment back, while her ex alleges, she only helped with one bill each month and he let her live there rent free! This is a case that proves sometimes love is free, but living isn’t.

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Sugar Momma Drama
05/14/2026

A casual relationship turns costly over damaged furniture. She claims her stored furniture was damaged before she could sell it. He alleges she removed everything after an argument. Watch as the judges determine if this case is about broken items, or broken boundaries.

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Leasebreaker
05/13/2026

What started as a lease ends in total release. The landlord claims the ex-tenant left damage and a walkout without notice. While the ex-tenant alleges the landlord was a nightmare who harassed and priced her out. This rental war leaves both parties fighting over who crossed the line.

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Sugar Sugar, Oh Money Money
05/12/2026

What one man calls a loan, one woman calls a lifestyle. He claims he financed her car with the promises of repayment. However, she alleges he gifted it all and demanded payback when she moved on. When relationships end, repayment begins.

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TBD
05/12/2026

A friendship with romantic roots breaks down over money and motors. She claims she loaned him money and expected repayment. He argues letting her cruise around in a Porsche covered it. This dispute puts luxury cars and long memories on trial!

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Hold Not Sold
05/08/2026

A neighborly favor turns into a storage scandal. She claims after helping her move, a neighbor sold her belongings and owes reimbursement! He argues she abandoned a single dryer and never paid moving fees. Sometimes helpful hands turn into hardened opponents.


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Cross My Dead Heart
05/07/2026

A friendly loan turns into radio silence and rage. A woman claims she was ghosted after lending her former friend cash, but the borrower fires back alleging harassment and threats! This is a deal that proves short loans can have long memories.

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Ring the Alarm
05/06/2026

An engagement collapses amid claims of violence and betrayal. He claims he was attacked by his ex-fiancé, and she never returned the ring. She argues he ditched the ring, and he was the one who allegedly attacked her! When love turns toxic, the fallout is fierce.

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Common Fence
05/05/2026

A fence goes up, and so do tempers. One man claims

repeated boundary violations, while a neighbor claims he didn’t know the

property was owned and he moved the fence upon finding out! This dispute

proves good fences don’t always make good neighbors.

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Beach Please!
05/04/2026

What was meant to be a getaway becomes a full-blown

fallout. One former friend claims violence and vandalism, while the other

argues she was provoked, pushed and shut out. This vacation fallout shows

some trips end with baggage no one packed.

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Little Engine That Couldn't
04/30/2026

A refurbished engine promises a smooth ride but only delivers drama. One man claims he paid and was ghosted. While the mechanic argues an engine arrived incomplete and vanished after return. With money gone and stories that don't pass inspection, this deal leaves trust in the junkyard.

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Can't Cheat the Heat
04/29/2026

A heating job leaves everyone steamed! The homeowners claim shoddy HVAC work, while the helper insists, they wanted bargain fixes on an antique unit. This feud proves cutting corners can leave relationships, and houses, cold.

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Tool Intentions
04/28/2026

A four-decade long friendship goes from solid to salvage. One guy claims stolen keys and stolen property and the other claims an unpaid car sale bill sparked a smear campaign against him. This falling out proves some friendships depreciate fast!

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Debts of the Heart
04/27/2026

A license renewal sparks a courtroom collision between former flames! She claims it was a loan meant to be repaid, but he claims it was a gift tied to a rekindling romance. Now the judges must decide whether this romance ran out of cash or just chemistry.

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Washer Woes and Tire Blows
04/24/2026

A man claims his ex-wife's nephew slashed his tires, costing him a day of work -- but the nephew says the only thing getting slashed is the truth! He claims the plaintiff made up the story to avoid paying for a washer and dryer. Family drama, flat tires and laundry debts collide in this courtroom showdown!

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Flash Flood Sale
04/23/2026

A damp dispute bubbles up after basement flooding supposedly damages a renter's stored merchandise. The renter claims assurances failed and losses piled up, but the landlord argues swift service, sump pump upgrades and that insurance was the renter's responsibility. When a basement floods, the blame starts flowing!

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Classic Car Clash
04/22/2026

A prized classic car turns problematic after repairs allegedly create more issues than solutions. The owner claims the shop dodged responsibility, and drove up costs, while the mechanics claim the vintage car needed rare parts which stalled progress. Watch as the restoration shifts from garage to courtroom.

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Real Estate of Mind
04/21/2026

A co-op contract is signed, sealed and then suddenly scrapped! The seller claims the buyer vanished, leaving her deposit frozen in escrow limbo, but the buyer claims mixed messages derailed the deal. The sale might not have closed, but the dispute is wide open!

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A Florida Man...
04/20/2026

A battle over stray felines turns into a full-blown cat-astrophe! A landlord claims her neighbor scared off tenants, unleashed bad reviews and fed a bunch of stray cats. The neighbor argues she's the real menace who calls the authorities just to cause trouble. Watch as the Judges claw out the truth!

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Rough Patch
04/17/2026

She wanted a lush lawn, he said “no problem” – despite not being in landscaping anymore. Dead grass, broken promises and a sprinkler blame game turns this backyard makeover into a courtroom turf war. When refunds start flying, the judges dig in to see who’s really full of mulch!

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Family Truckus
04/16/2026

A truck sale between stepsisters stalls over unpaid cash, impound drama and secondhand smoke. One wants her money back, the other wants her family back – but neither’s getting the truck back. Listen as the judges shift into high gear to sort out this emotional fender bender.


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Quite A Racket
04/15/2026

A tennis racket, a parked car and a shaky video collide in this neighborhood dispute. The plaintiff claims the defendant's kid caused damage to their car during play, while the defendant denies their child was responsible and argues the car shouldn't have been parked there at all. What should have been an easy lob turns into a full-court argument.

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HOA-wol
04/14/2026

A condo rental turns chaotic after a shooting sparks HOA fines and attorney fees. The owner claims the tenant agreed to split the costs, but the tenant argues the guests should be responsible! Watch as tensions rise and accountability hangs in the balance.

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Big Drama in Little Rock
04/13/2026

A caregiver and client clash over loans and an SUV sale gone wrong. One side claims the vehicle was sold as-is, while the other claims the car was misrepresented and riddled with issues. When help turns hostile, it's up to the judges to drive straight to the truth!

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Dog Eat Dog World!
04/10/2026

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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Crash Decisions
04/09/2026

Two brothers land in court after a borrowed car ends up totaled. The younger brother claims his sibling promised to pay him back. The older brother does admit to crashing the car but argues lil' bro stealing his girlfriend makes them even. Watch the judges tackle this collision of cars, couples and chaotic claims!

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The Young and the Owed
04/08/2026

A 5-year relationship ends, but the loan taken during it lingers. She claims he agreed to repay half while he claims he only helped because they were together and owes nothing now. It's a money meltdown of mismatched memories and ex-escalating explanations.

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Evicted From Love
04/07/2026

A breakup turns bitter when an ex-couple disputes a chaotic move out and damaged belongings. She claims he forced her out and owes for repairs and loans. He argues she never paid bills and left willingly! Get ready as this case becomes a tangle of rent, repairs and romance gone wrong!

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Double Dose of Pay
04/06/2026

A husband claims he fronted cash to a caregiver who promised to pay him back once support arrived, but that refund never showed! The caregiver fires back, arguing those "advances", were just his rightful wages. Watch as the judges find justice in this home care clash.

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Floating Fraud
04/02/2026

A kayak sale sinks fast when a man says the boat he bought was a bust. He claims the seller dodged his refund request, but the seller claims the man left happy and later damaged the kayak himself! Now it's paddle to pandemonium with accusations as choppy as the water.

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Petty Mama
04/01/2026

A mom claims she swooped in to save her daughter from eviction, only to be stiffed on repayment. Mom claims money is still owed, but the daughter says she paid her back, and Mom stuck her nose into a separate agreement! It's a petty post-and-payback showdown sparked by a courthouse Facebook reveal.

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Fallen on Deaf Ears
03/31/2026

A room rental goes rogue after a shakeup of extra fees and a surprise deaf pit bull. She claims her landlord and his son never gave back her full deposit; the son argues she ditched a four-month agreement. It's a fur-filled fight over funds and flaky promises.

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Jamaican Me Crazy!
03/30/2026

A woman covers her friend's ex for a Jamaica getaway, but the return payments never seem to arrive. She claims he promised installments; he claims she struck the deal with his ex, not him. It's a beach-bound bicker fest over borrowed bucks!

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Party Pooper
03/27/2026

A promoter alleges the married owners of an event space cancelled on him days before, forcing him to issue refunds. He blames the owners; they blame his lack of a liquor license. With spirits high and permits low, this clash is ready to fizz over!

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Turning Into A Problem
03/26/2026

Two drivers collide when a lane change goes wrong, leaving both blaming the other. She says he turned into her lane; he claims she sped up and had pre-existing damage. With dueling accounts and dent-sized doubts, the judges must navigate this bumper-to-bumper blame game.

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Love Overboard
03/25/2026

An ex alleges her former partner borrowed money for bills, a cruise with her daughter and gambling. She claims she was used, but her ex claims it was all gifted and the lawsuit stems from a new relationship. When breakups, bankrolls and bad blood mix, the truth may be the one thing that doesn't float.

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Gassed Up & Going Nowhere
03/24/2026

A buyer claims a seller stuck her with a busted truck and car, sparking a confrontation that drew police! The buyer claims both needed repairs, while the seller alleges, she was thrilled until problems popped up later. Watch as the judges navigate stalled stories and soured trust, in this lemon-laden clash.

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