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.

A buyer claims her SUV deal hit a dead end when the car flunked inspection and seller kept switching gears- and names! The defendant denies he did anything wrong, insists the car was bought “as-is,” and says it’s her fault for not kicking the tires first. Buckle up as the judges steer through shady sales tactics and identity detours in this courtroom car crash!




 
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When Life Gives You Lemons

A renter revs up a legal battle after claiming his quiet escape became a rock ‘n’ roll nightmare. He claims the landlord’s late-night jam sessions hit a sour note, while she insists, he was more trouble than treble. Will the judges strike a chord of fairness or let this rental riff role off the stage?
 
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Silence of the Band

A bumpy ride between former friends hits the courtroom when a woman claims she cosigned a car loan, but her pal wrecked the wheels and ghosted the payments. He argues she towed his trust, and the car, so he’s not paying a dime! Will the judges pump the brakes on blame or steer towards accountability?


 
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Cosigned and Conned!

A marriage ends, but the drama lives on under one roof. The plaintiff says her ex refuses to move out and owes mortgage payments. He claims she’s just jealous of his new relationship. Will this clash finally break the lease on lingering love or just reopen old wounds?


 
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Get the Ex Out

An ex-couple face off in court after a shattered relationship leads to shattered property. The Defendant admits to using the plaintiff’s golf club to destroy his property but claims to have paid him back. Now it’s up to the judges to decide whether this was a breakup blowout or just a pricey temper tantrum?


 
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Hole-In-Loyalty

A church gala turns courtroom drama when a caterer claims he was stiffed after cooking solo for a pastor’s big event. The pastor preaches a different story, saying the chef was unprepared, the food was subpar and the police had to intervene! Divine order is tested as both sides seek justice at the bench.


 
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