Hot Bench

An ex-couple trade prison stories and parenting receipts in this courtroom showdown! He claims she scammed him out of child support – she denies scamming him and says he’s just mad he had to play dad during the short time she was in jail. Watch as the judges rattle the crib of confusion to figure out who’s really changing diapers – and who’s just changing the story!

A grandfather sues his grandson over unpaid loans, claiming he was constantly asked for financial help but never repaid. The grandson insists the money was a gift – and accuses his grandfather of retaliating because he dislikes his fiancée. Can the judges mend this deeply fractured family relationship?

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!

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

Step into the courtroom like never before with Hot Bench, now available in on-demand audio format, three days a week. Created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, Hot Bench features a dynamic panel of three judges who don’t just hear the case – they deliberate to come to a decision. In each episode, Judges Yodit Tewolde, Rachel Juarez and Dan Mentzer deliver sharp legal insight and fiery debate all in a fast-paced, immersive audio format. New episodes of Hot Bench will be available every Monday through Wednesday starting September 8th.