Podcast
Hot Bench
Hosted by CBS Media Ventures · EN
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
3w ago00:18:14Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Braid Expectations
4w ago00:18:15Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Nutri-Bully
4w ago00:18:20Tap to summarizeNo description available
Transcribe →Lights, Bills, Action
4w ago00:18:05Tap to summarizeLiving 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.
Transcribe →Sugar Momma Drama
May 1400:18:16Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Leasebreaker
May 1300:18:07Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
Transcribe →Sugar Sugar, Oh Money Money
May 1200:18:14Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
Transcribe →TBD
May 1200:18:24Tap to summarizeA 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!
Transcribe →Hold Not Sold
May 800:18:03Tap to summarizeA 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.
Transcribe →Cross My Dead Heart
May 700:18:18Tap to summarizeA 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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