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.

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May 20, 2026 18 mins

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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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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May 18, 2026 18 mins
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May 15, 2026 18 mins

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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May 14, 2026 18 mins

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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May 13, 2026 18 mins

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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May 12, 2026 18 mins

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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May 12, 2026 18 mins

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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May 8, 2026 18 mins

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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May 7, 2026 18 mins

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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May 6, 2026 18 mins

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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May 5, 2026 18 mins

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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May 4, 2026 18 mins

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May 4, 2026 18 mins

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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April 30, 2026 18 mins

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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April 29, 2026 18 mins

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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April 28, 2026 18 mins

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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April 27, 2026 18 mins

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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April 24, 2026 18 mins

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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April 23, 2026 18 mins

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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