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

March 13, 2026 21 mins
A couple claims their contractor's cabinet work was flawed at best and he refused to commit to a refund plan. He alleges the job was praised and the refund request made no sense. Now the judges decide whether this cabinet clash is about quality or communication. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...
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A homeowner claims her contractor left her driveway undone for a year after cashing out. The contractor alleges he completed most of the work and she refused his return. When "half-done" meets "I tried" the judges settle this construction clash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
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March 11, 2026 21 mins
An ex says she covered her former partner's debt and rent, only to be denied repayment after their breakup. The ex alleges the monies were all gifts and claims harassment started once she moved on. Who's really to blame when love ends and bills surface? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/...
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March 10, 2026 21 mins
A former patient care assistant claims she moved in to help her old client, covered bills and then lost her job after a complaint. The former patient claims she simply offered housing and the aide caused conflict. When caregiving and cohabitation collide, the judges sort out the blame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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March 9, 2026 21 mins
A woman claims she paid her goddaughter's furniture bill only to get blocked after asking to be repaid! The goddaughter claims repayment was never agreed upon and alleges harassment and vicious rumors. Now it's up to the judges to decide if this was kindness or a costly misunderstanding. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
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March 6, 2026 21 mins
A homeowner claims she paid a contractor in full but was left with sloppy, unfinished repairs and he refused to fix his mistakes! The contractor fires back, claiming she kept adding extra tasks without paying, making the job impossible. It's a repair riddle the judges must patch up in court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
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March 5, 2026 21 mins
A homeowner claims her neighbor ignored risky tree branches until they crashed onto her property, then tried to fix the damage on the cheap! The neighbor claims this homeowner is a nonstop complainer who harassed her family and still owes for the tree removal. What stats with broken branches ends with a courtroom clash. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
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March 4, 2026 21 mins
A landlord claims her tenant smoked in a no-smoking room, damaged a door, stopped paying rent and was evicted. The tenant fires back, alleging she felt unsafe, was allowed to smoke and faced unfair rent hikes. Watch as the judges bring justice to this heated home-front feud. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...
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March 3, 2026 21 mins
A man claims he borrowed from his pension to loan his ex-girlfriend money, but she never repaid the full amount. The ex insists she never asked for help, paid what she owed and he's only suing out of spite! Their romance may be over, but the courtroom drama is just getting started. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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March 2, 2026 21 mins
An aunt claims her niece agreed to buy her car but stopped paying the balance, insurance and tickets! The niece alleges she paid more than the SUV's worth and was funding her aunt's new lease. Watch as the judges crack down on who's really driving this family feud. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...
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February 27, 2026 21 mins
A tenant claims she bailed after enduring no heat, no hot water and a gas leak only for her landlord to throw out her belongings! The landlord fires back, claiming she was behind on rent, legally evicted and failed to retrieve her things in time. Now this battle boils down to bad conditions versus bad compliance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...
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February 26, 2026 21 mins
A woman claims she bought an SUV with hidden problems and lost money on registration and insurance, so she wants her cash back. The seller argues the vehicle was inspected, discounted for a muffler issue and sold strictly as-is. Only the facts reveal if this was a fair find or a failing four-wheeler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...
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February 25, 2026 21 mins
A man claims he handed over a deposit and first month's rent, only to leave when roommate tensions boiled over. Now he's demanding a refund. But the roommate claims he was the one who broke their agreement, damaged her things and moved out early. So, who really caused this roommate ruckus? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...
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February 24, 2026 21 mins
A tenant claims he moved out due to an increasingly uncomfortable living situation and is seeking his security deposit. His former landlord fires back, alleging that the tenant broke house rules, hogged shared spaces and raked up the utility bill. Was this a justified departure or just dramatic? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...
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February 23, 2026 21 mins
A woman bolts from her new rental after three days, claiming her landlord ate her food and then snapped at her! He claims it's a simple misunderstanding and her discounted rent is non-refundable. When food fights meet flaky agreements, the judges decide who's really out to lunch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
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February 20, 2026 21 mins
A contractor says his subcontractor took the money, stalled on the job and tried to "mow down" the debt with a stolen lawnmower. The subcontractor blames bad weather for the delays, claims the mower settled the score and insists he didn't know it was stolen. Listen as the judges decide who's building the truth, and who's just paving over problems. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...
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February 19, 2026 21 mins
She insists she was a tenant. He claims she was a freeloader who moved herself in. An apartment fire pushes their feud to the breaking point, leaving them both homeless. Now it's up to the judges to resolve this scorched dispute. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 18, 2026 21 mins
A father and son claim they bought a car through a payment app, found it in awful condition and got stiffed on the refund. The seller insists he was upfrront and claims the payment app is the real problem. When an online deal sparks real world drama, the judges must take the wheel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
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February 17, 2026 21 mins
A tenant blames late rent on job loss and now accuses his landlord of theft, lies and making a bogus police call. Meanwhile the landlord claims the tenant trashed her home and threatened her with a knife! Watch as the judges cut through the accusations and find justice. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
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February 16, 2026 21 mins
A homeowner claims her neighbor's pit bulls damaged her fruit trees and cost her income. The neighbor fires back claiming her dogs were always leashed and never even stepped foot on the property! When tree damage meets territorial tension, it's up to the judges to sniff out the truth. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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