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

January 9, 2026 21 mins
A truck sale drives two former friends into a legal ditch! One claims payments stopped, but the buyer claims the truck broke down and he's done paying. The judges pump the brakes on this breakdown battle over money and responsibility. 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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Two brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title! One wants his money back, while the other claims his brother agreed to the deal and still drives the car for ride-share! The judges steer through this family feud to find 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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January 7, 2026 21 mins
A ripped pool liner sparks a splashy dispute! The homeowner claims she paid in full and had to hire another company, while the contractor claims partial payment and no chance to repair. Watch the judges dive into this deep-end drama. 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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January 6, 2026 21 mins
A neighbor feud takes root when tree branches fall across property lines! One side claims the cuts were made without permission, while the other claims the overhanging limbs were a dangerous hazard. The judges dig into this leafy dispute to see who's barking up the wrong tree. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...
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January 5, 2026 21 mins
A fiery truck disaster ignites a courtroom clash! The owner blames a botched stereo job, while the shop owner claims he gave freebies and faced harassment. Watch the judges sift through smoke and accusations to 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 19, 2025 21 mins
Love, loans and legal trouble collide! She claims she bailed out her ex with cash, back by a promissory note. He claims lavish gifts and truck repairs cancel the debt. Now the judges decide if this breakup comes with a big price tag! 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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December 18, 2025 21 mins
A documentary deal fades to black! One man claims he paid for a polished film but only got a one-minute teaser and excuses. The filmmaker claims he delivered the goods, and the client missed the download window! Now the judges roll the credits on this creative 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://podca...
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December 17, 2025 21 mins
A move turns into mutual mayhem! A hopeful renter claims she paid to secure an apartment, but the tenant stayed put AND kept the cash! The tenant fires back claiming the deal was never complete. Can the judges unlock the truth behind this rental ruckus? 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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December 16, 2025 21 mins
Decades of love and drama unravel in court! He claims false statements forced him out, and now he wants his belongings and loans repaid. She claims he moved in while married and left behind nothing but junk. Will they be able to sort out this tangled historu or call it quits for good? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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December 15, 2025 21 mins
A magical mermaid meets courtroom chaos! A friend claims he paid for a Disney doll but got strung along with phantom meetups. The other claims he was simply waiting for payment! When the judges untangle this fairy-tale feud, will it be happily ever after? 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.co...
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December 12, 2025 21 mins
A tenant takes his landlord to court over a chilly dispute. He claims the room had no heat and wants his rent refunded, while the landlord argues the health department okayed the space! Watch as the judges bring some warmth to this frosty 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://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 11, 2025 21 mins
A marriage on the rocks turns into a money mystery! He claims he handed over two envelopes of cash only to find hundreds missing when he returned. She claims he simply miscounted, and she just wants a divorce. When trust breaks and dollars disappear, it's up to the judges to solve this marital meltdown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...
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December 10, 2025 21 mins
A sisterly squabble spirals into court over braids and a barking bill! One claims her sibling jacked up the puppy price and stiffed her on hair services, while the other claims the discount was fair and the deposit non-refundable. When fur and families collide it creates a case that's anything but puppy love! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...
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December 9, 2025 21 mins
A 40-year friendship and a four-month marriage hits a speed bump over a car! He claims the car is his after years of payments, but she claims she fulfilled her agreement and owes nothing. After love stalls and ownership takes a U-turn, the road to justice gets a little bumpy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...
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December 8, 2025 21 mins
A kitten custody clash claws its way into court! One former friend claims he paid every expense and just wants his pet back, while the other claims he owns the cat. When trust turns toxic and tails are on the line, any feud can become furocious! 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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December 5, 2025 21 mins
Lights, Camera...Chaos! A filmmaker claims his videographer botched the shoot and bailed on editing, leaving him with unusable footage and an empty wallet. The videographer fires back claiming he filmed every scene and uploaded the goods! Now the judges must decide if this was a cinematic scam or a director's disaster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
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December 4, 2025 21 mins
A teacher says buying a car from her former student turned into trouble when the tow truck delivery left it damaged. She blames the student for hiring the tow company, but he claims it was a favor for her! Watch the judges sort out this favor turned fiasco! 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....
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December 3, 2025 22 mins
A mother claims a loan for a family attorney turned into a financial nightmare when her son stopped paying and interest piled up. She claims his wife derailed the deal, while he insists the money was a gift. Is there room for reconciliation, or will resentment rule the day? 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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December 2, 2025 21 mins
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? 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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December 1, 2025 21 mins
Thanksgiving turns tense when a sibling feud erupts into a drunken brawl! One sister claims her brother's holiday meltdown shattered a stained-glass window, but he claims multiple guests were to blame! As pies, pride and punches collide, the judges plow through the holiday pandemonium! 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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