Episode guide
Hot Bench: Season 13
40 episodes · premiered Sep 14, 2026
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- Episode 1: A Hare-y Situation Sep 14, 2026 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.
- Episode 2: Love Loans Sep 15, 2026 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.
- Episode 3: The Weakest Link Sep 16, 2026
- Episode 4: Little Sister, Big Problem Sep 17, 2026 A man says his sister broke her promise to repay him; she says he's forgotten all she's done for him.
- Episode 5: The Vanishing Vehicle Sep 18, 2026 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.
- Episode 6: Teacup Trouble Sep 21, 2026 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.
- Episode 7: Cruise Control Sep 22, 2026 An aunt says her niece stopped making payments on a loan for a cruise, while the niece argues that extra charges sank their agreement.
- Episode 8: Bite Night Sep 23, 2026 A man says a dog attack left his pet injured, while his neighbor argues that the veterinary bills don't pass the sniff test.
- Episode 9: Gas Me Up Sep 24, 2026 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.
- Episode 10: Triple No! Sep 25, 2026 A driver says a mechanic failed to properly fix her cars, while the mechanic argues that she caused her own troubles.
- Episode 11: Maul-ti-poo Mayhem Sep 28, 2026 A woman says her maltipoo suffered devastating injuries, while her neighbor says his pit bull is not aggressive -- and she escalated the situation.
- Episode 12: Who's That Kicking Down My Door? Sep 29, 2026 A landlord says his tenant left behind unpaid rent and havoc, while the tenant says the roommates made his life miserable.
- Episode 13: Are You Fur Real? Sep 30, 2026 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.
- Episode 14: Unpaid Work, Unfinished Business Oct 1, 2026 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.
- Episode 15: Machine Misdeal Oct 2, 2026 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.
- Episode 16: The Feline Is Mine Oct 5, 2026 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!
- Episode 17: Case of the Petty Ex Oct 6, 2026 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.
- Episode 18: You Better Call Tyrone Oct 7, 2026 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…
- Episode 19: Car Ex-Change Oct 8, 2026 A woman says her ex promised to make payments and maintain a car, while he argues that she never followed through on transferring ownership.
- Episode 20: Battering Scam Oct 9, 2026 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: Episode 21 Oct 12, 2026
- Episode 22: Artificial Internship Oct 13, 2026
- Episode 23: Episode 23 Oct 14, 2026
- Episode 24: Episode 24 Oct 15, 2026
- Episode 25: Episode 25 Oct 16, 2026
- Episode 26: The Last Supper Oct 19, 2026 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.
- Episode 27: Barking Up the Wrong Tree Oct 20, 2026 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.
- Episode 28: Bed and Wreck-fest Oct 21, 2026 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…
- Episode 29: Mister Big Bucks Oct 22, 2026 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.
- Episode 30: Three-Wheel Overdrive Oct 23, 2026 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.
- Episode 31: First Birthday, Last Straw! Oct 26, 2026 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…
- Episode 32: Title Waves Oct 27, 2026 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.
- Episode 33: Wig Out Oct 28, 2026 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.
- Episode 34: Keyed Off Oct 29, 2026 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…
- Episode 35: Raggedy Van Oct 30, 2026 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.
- Episode 36: One Bad Move Nov 2, 2026 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.
- Episode 37: One Bad Move (Part 2) Nov 3, 2026 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.
- Episode 38: Rubbed the Wrong Way Nov 4, 2026 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.
- Episode 39: Un-Split Rent Nov 5, 2026 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.
- Episode 40: The Impatient Driver Nov 6, 2026 A woman says an SUV swerved into her lane; the other driver argues that the woman was speeding and is exaggerating the damage.