Hot Bench

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.

Publisher

CBS Media Ventures

Category

true crime · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Aug 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

95 of 201 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Nailed It Or Failed It?

   Judges review a contentious home repair dispute where a contractor seeks payment and a homeowner demands quality work, determining if the project succeeded or failed.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   New Year, New Wreck

   Judges analyze conflicting accounts of a collision where one driver accuses a truck of running a red light, revealing the truth behind the accident.

3. 

   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   No Family Discount

   Host Emily Bazelon interviews legal experts on a family dispute over alleged unpaid rent and property damage, revealing the complexities of informal housing agreements.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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