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    Car Ex-Change

    2026/10/08 | 18 mins.
    A failed relationship drives a bitter dispute over a car. She claims he promised to make payments and maintain the vehicle, while he argues she never followed through on transferring ownership. Looks like this relationship came with a very expensive return policy!
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    You Better Call Tyrone

    2026/10/07 | 18 mins.
    A casino-themed birthday bash leaves one man feeling like he lost a bet! He claims he deserves his deposit back after canceling early, except the planner argues the money was already committed to vendors. It’s up to the judges to decide whether this refund request is a winning hand!
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    Case Of The Petty Ex

    2026/10/06 | 18 mins.
    A breakup leaves one ex seeing red... on her credit card statement! She claims she covered a car repair bill and got stuck with the payments, while he argues she offered to help before abruptly ending the relationship! Watch as the judges sort through a debt loaded with emotional interest.
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    The Feline Is Mine

    2026/10/05 | 18 mins.
    A family catfight turns into a purr-fect storm of drama! One side claims a teenager left his treasured pet with Grandma during a vacation, while Grandma claims she’s grown attached and doesn’t want to give it back! Will a grandmother’s wishes outweigh a teenager’s broken heart?
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    Machine Misdeal

    2026/10/02 | 18 mins.
    Two former friends dig themselves into a dispute over a deal gone wrong! One claims he’s still owed money for a “skid steer,” while the other argues he got stuck with a machine that belongs in the scrapyard. Watch as the judges see if the truth can gain some traction.
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About 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.
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