Hot Bench – Season 13
Episodes
A Hare-y Situation
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.
Love Loans
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.
The Weakest Link
Little Sister, Big Problem
A man says his sister broke her promise to repay him; she says he's forgotten all she's done for him.
The Vanishing Vehicle
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.
Teacup Trouble
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.
Cruise Control
An aunt says her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues that extra charges sank their agreement.
Bite Night
A man says a dog attack left his pet injured, while his neighbor argues that the veterinary bills don't pass the sniff test.
Gas Me Up
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.
Triple No!
A driver says a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues that she caused her own troubles.
Maul-ti-poo Mayhem
A woman says her maltipoo suffered devastating injuries, while her neighbor says his pit bull is not aggressive -- and she escalated the situation.
Who's That Kicking Down My Door?
A landlord says his tenant left behind unpaid rent and havoc, while the tenant says the roommates made his life miserable.
Are You Fur Real?
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.
Unpaid Work, Unfinished Business
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.
Machine Misdeal
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.
The Feline Is Mine
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!
Case of the Petty Ex
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.
You Better Call Tyrone
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.
Car Ex-Change
A woman says her ex promised to make payments and maintain a car, while he argues that she never followed through on transferring ownership.
Battering Scam
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.
Episode 21
Artificial Internship
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
The Last Supper
A couple say their former church friend crashed their truck and refuses to pay for the damage; she argues that a faulty tire is responsible for the accident.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
One neighbor says his dog was seriously injured in an off-leash encounter, and he was stuck with thousands of dollars in veterinary bills; the other says it was simply a brief scuffle.
Bed and Wreck-fest
A short-term rental's landlord says his tenant allowed unauthorized guests, who left the property in disarray; the tenant says the guests took over the arrangement, and the landlord knew about it.
Mister Big Bucks
A man says he repeatedly helped a friend with car expenses and was never repaid; the ex-friend argues that repayment was never part of the deal.
Three-Wheel Overdrive
A bargain truck buyer says the vehicle was falling apart; the man he calls the seller argues that he merely brokered the deal and isn't responsible.
First Birthday, Last Straw!
A milestone birthday ends with disappointment and demands for a refund: a mother says the decorations and party favors failed to meet expectations, while the decorator argues that she went above and beyond despite difficult circumstances.
Title Waves
A woman says she returned an SUV after discovering problems and never got her refund; her ex argues that she still owes money and says she still has the vehicle.
Wig Out
A customer says a wig didn't fit and wasn't what she wanted; the shop owner says the purchase was approved and non-refundable.
Keyed Off
A former tenant says there was a promise of a year-long living arrangement, then she was abruptly kicked out; the homeowner argues that she was only ever a temporary guest, who couldn't follow the rules.
Raggedy Van
A buyer says she was sold a minivan with a dying transmission; the seller argues that it ran fine, and that's the risk of buying a used vehicle.
One Bad Move
A woman says she moved in to help care for her friend's family during a medical crisis only to be hit with a restraining order and forced out.
One Bad Move (Part 2)
A woman says she moved in to help care for her friend's family during a medical crisis only to be hit with a restraining order and forced out.
Rubbed the Wrong Way
A massage therapist says his client's review twisted an innocent question into something inappropriate; the client says his behavior crossed a line and made her uncomfortable.
Un-Split Rent
A woman says she covered her friend's unpaid rent with help from her father, while the friend argues that everyone knew her seasonal income meant she couldn't always pay.
The Impatient Driver
A woman says an SUV swerved into her lane; the other driver argues that the woman was speeding and is exaggerating the damage.
Fat Chance at Repayment
A funeral trip turns into a bitter battle over grief and money: one woman says she paid for flights and loans out of kindness, while the other argues that the financial help came with changing terms and unexpected strings attached.
Mural of the Story
An artist says he completed most of a custom mural before being threatened and driven off the job, while the truck owner argues that the mural was barely started and needed to be completely redone.
Keep the Same Energy!
A woman says she let her friend use her utility account and got stuck paying the balance; the other argues that she was making payments and unfairly left in the dark.
Truth, Lies and Mobile Buys!
A mobile home buyer says he's still owed money after a deal fell apart; the seller argues that a new buyer repaid him and settled everything.
Suburban Legends
A woman says her friend misrepresented the used SUV he sold her and kept dodging a refund; he argues that she bought it as-is and skipped the test drive.