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.
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Tree Branch Blow-Out
05-03-2026 | 21 Min.
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.
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Tenant Troubles
04-03-2026 | 21 Min.
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.
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The Shingle Life
03-03-2026 | 21 Min.
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.
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The Auntie Dealership
02-03-2026 | 21 Min.
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.
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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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