Hot Bench

Hot Bench

TV-G 2014 · 12 seasons · 630 eps · ★ 4.6 · Reality, Talk, Crime

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A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.

Created by Judith Sheindlin

Network: Syndication

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