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[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
#1 and #2 Court Shows "Judge Judy" and "Hot Bench" Renewed Through 2025-26 in 95% of the Country
"Hot Bench" was reupped for two more years by CBS Stations in major markets, as well as stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, FOX Stations, Gray and Weigel.

[09/05/23 - 09:01 AM]
Season 10 of "Hot Bench" Begins September 11
The #1 syndicated court show in original production returns with a new season of cases, deliberations, upgrades and additional runs in major markets.

[10/19/22 - 11:01 AM]
Order in the Courtroom!: #1 Original Daytime Court Show, "Hot Bench," Introduces Two New Judges to the Bench
Beginning October 31, Judge Yodit Tewolde and Judge Rachel Juarez will join respected veteran Judge Michael Corriero, bringing new voices and views to the popular three-judge format taking on real small claims cases from courthouses across the country.

[09/06/17 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 6
Updates include: Syfy axes "Blood Drive"; Jordan Harper brings "L.A. Confidential" to CBS; and Sarah Paulson to star in "Ratched" for Netflix.

[03/02/15 - 11:08 AM]
Judge Judy Sheindlin, Host of Syndication's #1 Rated Show "Judge Judy," Signs Multiyear Deal Through 2020
The new deal includes a first-look production deal with Sheindlin's company Queen Bee Productions Inc.

[12/11/14 - 10:23 AM]
CBS Television Distribution Renews Queen Bee Productions' "Hot Bench" for a Second Season
The series will also be upgraded in seven markets on Monday, March 30, 2015, through the 2015-16 season.

[02/24/14 - 02:19 PM]
Maureen FitzPatrick Named Executive Producer of "Hot Bench"
FitzPatrick will transition into the new role from her current job as Executive Vice President of Programming and Development at CBS Television Distribution.

[01/23/14 - 10:01 AM]
New Syndicated Court Show Created by Judge Judy Sheindlin Is a Go for Fall 2014
"Hot Bench" adds a new dimension to the court genre, with a panel of three judges hearing court cases, arguing the merits of the case amongst themselves and rendering a verdict.







HOT BENCH (SYNDICATION)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/15/14 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (fall 2024)
TIME SLOT:
syndicated from 4:00 PM-4:30 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
10 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
renewed through the 2025-26 season on 4/26/24
DESCRIPTION:
(from CBS Media Venture's press release, September 2023) HOT BENCH, the #1 syndicated court show in original production, returns with a new season of cases, deliberations, upgrades and additional runs in major markets.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Michael Corriero
· Rachel Juarez
· Yodit Tewolde
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Larry Bakman
· Patricia DiMango
· Tanya Acker
CREW INFORMATION:
· Belinda Jackson as CO-EP
· David Theodosopoulos as EP
· James Glover as CO-EP
· Judy Sheindlin as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· strip (court show)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Big Ticket Pictures
· CBS Media Ventures
· Queen Bee Productions