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Hot Bench 2014

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 15, 2014
Last Aired
September 26, 2025
Format
12 seasons · 630 eps
Total Runtime
~315 hours (30 min/ep)
Created By
Judith Sheindlin
Network
Syndication
Where to Stream
Philo
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 7 votes TV-G RealityTalkCrime 12 seasons · 630 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 4.6/10
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What is Hot Bench?

Hot Bench is a television series first released in 2014. Catalogued under Reality, Talk, Crime.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
630
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Sep 15, 2014
Last aired
Sep 26, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Syndication
Genres
Reality, Talk, Crime
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 7 votes
Format
12 seasons · 630 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Syndication
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Hot Bench is a television series first released in 2014. Catalogued under Reality, Talk, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Syndication. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 12 seasons and 630 tracked episodes.

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“Three judges deliberate on legal cases together before reaching a final verdict in this courtroom series.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique panel-based format
  • engaging judicial deliberation
Keep in mind
  • nontraditional courtroom style

Watch it if you enjoy watching legal experts debate the merits of a case before deciding the outcome.

The show features legal arguments and courtroom proceedings suitable for general audiences.

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Season 1 · 60 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 170 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
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Season 11 · 180 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
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What is the format of Hot Bench?

The series features a panel of three judges who hear court cases and argue the merits amongst themselves.

When did the show debut?

Hot Bench premiered in first-run syndication on September 15, 2014.

Who created the series?

The show was conceptualized and produced by Judith Sheindlin.

Is this a traditional court show?

No, it is described as a nontraditional panel-based court show.

Who produces the show?

It is produced for CBS Media Ventures by Judith Sheindlin and executive producers including Randy Douthit and Maureen FitzPatrick.

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