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S13 E20 · Battering Scam
Hot Bench is a talk and reality TV series that premiered on Syndication on September 15, 2014. It has 13 seasons and 647 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 13 Episode 20 "Battering Scam", aired on October 9, 2026.
A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
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647 episodes · 13 seasons
2014 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
A man claims he's being taken advantage of by a younger woman; An insurance agent claims a client harassed her over a payment that didn't work out as he had planned.
Ex-roommates argue over rental agreement; a motor vehicle accident including a wild night out and a collision with a rock is discussed.
A woman accuses her landlord of going through her personal belongings; A family dispute is brought to court.
A woman claims blames mechanical issues caused the motor vehicle accident she was in; a money loan and restraining order are disputed between co-workers.
A loan for a wedding ring is the cause for a dispute; a man claims he was injured on purpose while racing a 7-year-old child.
A woman claims a truck she bought was stolen by her co-worker; A teenager is sued for damages after crashing a motorcycle during a test drive.
A man sues his ex-girlfriend after claiming she left drug paraphernalia in his car; An online auction for a model airplane is disputed.
A man sues the friend of his deceased son for repayment of loans; A woman claims her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and dumped a beer in her lap.
A man sues his landlord over claims of lead paint and health hazards in the home; Ex-lovers dispute over money and an alleged affair.
An automobile accident occurs while a woman is changing her clothes; Roommates disagree over a pet cat and a rent check payment.
A man sues his friend over a scooter and a dog attack; A case involving accusations of theft of property between a landlord and tenant is discussed.
A tenant and landlord argue over property damaged caused by flooding; An incident at the dog park causes a dispute between the owners of the animals involved.
Ex-lovers argue over money matters; A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for loans and unpaid bills.
A dispute over property damage is discussed.
A handyman is sued after not completing a cabinet project he was paid for; Neighbors dispute over an accident involving a parked car.
A tenant accuses her landlord of sneaking in to her apartment; Ex-lovers disputer over money matters.
A woman sues for damages after her in-laws and neighbor allegedly broke in to her home; A co-workers is accused of property damage and creating emotional distress.
An accident involving an uninsured motorist is discussed; A woman sues her son for unpaid bills.
A woman sues her landlord after finding mold in her apartment; A transaction involving a muscle car comes between friends.
A mother and son argue over the re-payment of a credit card bill; An allegation of stolen property comes between roommates.
A woman sues a couple for payment of services rendered after being let go of her position as a nanny; A couple sue their landlord for their security deposit after claiming the place is full of mold.
A man sues an ammo manufacturer after he claims a defective bullet exploded in his gun causing injury to him.
A mechanic is sued by a couple after fixing their car; A lease agreement between college roommates is disputed.
A dispute over rent between a landlord and ex-tenants.
A dispute over a custom built hovercraft; A couple argue over the ownership of exercise equipment.
A fallout between friends leads to odd text messages and police involvement.
A woman is accused of stealing water from her landlord; A couple argue over the ownership of an Xbox.
A woman sues for payment after having to clean up her tenant's dirty apartment; A woman claims to be assaulted by her neighbor after tornado leaves debris on her sidewalk.
A dog eats chocolate filled with marijuana and the owner sues her roommates for vet expenses; A woman claims the cupcakes she ordered for her child's birthday were late and refuses the baker payment.
A woman is accused of forging checks and pawning her ex-boyfriend's chainsaw; A landlord and tenant disagree over an email.
A music manager and film director sue one another over the production quality of a music video; a woman accuses her ex of stealing her computer.
A woman sues a private investigator after her son is sent to prison.
A woman claims her sheep were attacked by her neighbors dogs.
Neighbors contend over vet bills after a beagle is injured; ex-friends dispute a cellphone bill and the ownership of a flat screen t.v.
A mechanic is sued after a car blows up on the highway; a dispute arises over screen printer services for an anti-bullying organization.
A man claims to have been paid to inform on the whereabouts of a woman's ex-lover; a man is being sued after returning a car damaged to its owner.
An online discount causes discord between a woman and a hair salon; ex-lovers contend with one another over salon supplies.
A car repossession is disputed between ex-lovers; A renter brings a lizard and an roommate into his place against the wishes of his landlord.
A woman attempts to find the party responsible for a savage attack on her dog which, she claims, traumatized her children; a couple quarrel over a vehicle loan.
A call to the police is the cause for a dispute between a couple.
A child is accused of throwing a rock at a rental car. Later, a dispute is caused over a high-interest loan.
Illegal gang activity causes a lease dispute between a renter and her landlord.
A woman sues the father of her grandson for after her home is raided by police. Later, ex-lovers fight over money and marijuana paraphernalia.
A woman claims to have been loaned money from a man she met on the Internet. Later, a woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of running up charges on her credit card.
Former lovers who started dating at work find themselves in court, fighting over alleged cheating and money. Later, a couple whose relationship came to a bitter end argue over an Xbox.
Photo evidence of skid marks seems to contradict a woman's version of an accident involving her unregistered, uninsured scooter and a Ford Mustang. Also: A groomer is accused of dislocating a dog's hip during a haircut.
A landlord who became an alleged murder suspect vs. a tenant who started renting apartments in his absence. Also: A man accuses an uninsured motorist of completely destroying his fence, but she claims she didn't cause that much damage.
A widow who became a victims' advocate accuses her own son of assaulting her during a fight over their family home.
A woman who overcame health issues to pursue her dream of becoming a pro boxer takes her ex-trainer to court for loss of income and accuses him of breaking fight contracts.
A man is accused of resorting to racial slurs and threats in an attempt to get his ex-business partner to pay his share of an $8000 investment in a Cadillac Escalade. Later, a homeless widow takes a man to court for wrecking her car, but he insists that the crash was her fault.
2021 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
2022 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
Ex-boyfriends and current roommates try to describe their complicated relationship history.
2023 · 23 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
A tenant renewed her lease for a year but left after a month for personal and family reasons; the landlord withheld her security deposit, citing a lease break fee, but she says that wasn't in the original lease.
A woman says her sub-tenant was a bully and put his own belongings out in the rain so that he could blame her and sue for the value.
A woman says that the owner of her boxing gym slandered her when he spread rumors about her relationship with her trainer; he countersues for lost clients
When a businessman had to go away, he gave power of attorney to a friend who cashed a check in his name and kept the money.
A man is sitting in a parked car with his door wide open into traffic when a teen driver rams into him and crushes his leg.
2024 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
2025 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 2 months ago
A woman says a repair shop turned her SUV into a long-term guest and never fully fixed it; the mechanic says extensive testing was needed to diagnose the problem. Buckle up as the judges take this automotive showdown for a spin!
A pile of dirt turns neighborly relations into a muddy mess! One says runoff damaged his property; the other argues that the dirt was there all along, and he improved the area, not damaged it. This dirt-filled disagreement leaves the judges shoveling through accusations in search of the truth.
2026 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
A man says he was sold a used vehicle in poor condition; the seller argues that he is being blamed for someone else's scam.
A woman says her ex promised to make payments and maintain a car, while he argues that she never followed through on transferring ownership.
A casino-themed birthday bash leaves a man feeling like he lost a bet: he says he deserves his deposit back after canceling early; the planner argues that the money was already committed to vendors.
A woman says she covered a car repair bill for her ex and got stuck with the payments; he argues that she offered to help before abruptly ending the relationship.
One side of a family says a teenager left his treasured pet with Grandma during a vacation; Grandma says she's grown attached and doesn't want to give it back!
A man says he's still owed money for a "skidsteer," while his former friend argues that he got stuck with a machine that belongs in the scrapyard.
A contractor says a home restoration job was done, and additional work was declined, while the homeowner says the house was torn apart and left unfinished.
One woman says she was promised two puppies from a planned breeding arrangement, while the other says she ended the deal when they ended their friendship.
A landlord says his tenant left behind unpaid rent and havoc, while the tenant says the roommates made his life miserable.
A woman says her maltipoo suffered devastating injuries, while her neighbor says his pit bull is not aggressive -- and she escalated the situation.
A driver says a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues that she caused her own troubles.
A woman says her roommate always found excuses not to pay utilities, while he says he always drove her around and paid for other expenses.
A man says a dog attack left his pet injured, while his neighbor argues that the veterinary bills don't pass the sniff test.
An aunt says her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues that extra charges sank their agreement.
The new owner says her puppy was diagnosed with parvovirus within 24 hours, while the pet shop owners argue that the dog was healthy and the diagnosis was wrong.
A woman says she bought a broken SUV that disappeared; her former friend argues that he can't be expected to refund a vehicle that drove right out of the dispute.
A man says his sister broke her promise to repay him; she says he's forgotten all she's done for him.
A woman says she financed her boyfriend through hard times and was repaid with betrayal; he argues that he never cheated and owes her nothing.
A woman says her beloved rabbit suffered a fatal injury while in a man's care; he denies responsibility and argues that she's really after his money.
Created by Judith Sheindlin
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The most recent episode of Hot Bench, Season 13 Episode 20 "Battering Scam", aired on October 9, 2026.
Hot Bench has 13 seasons with 647 episodes in total.
Hot Bench first aired on Syndication on September 15, 2014.
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