Episode 1
Benson's Appointment
30m
The Governor tries to work out the struggles to make Benson the State Budget Director.
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Directed by John Rich
TV series
Benson
19797 seasons7.1 / 10
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
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Synopsis
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
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Episode 2
The Grass Ain't Greener
30m
Benson goes undercover to investigate conditions in a Prison.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 3
Sit-In
30m
In Benson's office, a conductor holds a concert in protest. He would like to point out the musician's plight with the culture's subsides. Meanwhile Mary has her last working day with Benson.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 4
Double Exposure
30m
Benson must help an FBI agent uncover a bribe scandal, but as the job becomes more complicated, the Attourney office jumps in to accuse the corrupt politicians.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Terry Grossman, Kathy Speer
Episode 5
The Lobbyist
30m
Benson's lobbyist girlfriend approaches Benson with a project he approves, but the project bring Benson a bunch of charges of corruption.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 6
Stress
30m
The Governor hold an encounter session with the staff.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Michael J. Weithorn, Rob Dames
Episode 7
Rainbow's End
30m
While Benson learns that his old flame (Rosalind Cash) is confined to a wheelchair, Clayton is trying to celebrate his birthday.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Russ Woody
Episode 8
Once in a Blue Moon
30m
Clayton is assaulted and Benson approves of tighter security at his expense. Meanwhile a ""being"" is claiming that starships are coming.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 9
Kraus Falls in Love
30m
Kraus falls in love with a man who is ineligible for her.
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Directed by John RichGuest stars Millie Slavin
Episode 10
Stocks & Options
30m
Benson accepts some stock from Pete as a debt payment. He tells Denise this information and tells her not to tell anyone. She accidentally slips and tells Gretchen and Clayton and they invest in the stock too. Unfortunately when Pete gets the idea that his stock went up, he buys back the stock from Benson and Clayton and Kraus get an unfortunate end of the deal. The stock they bought was in a rubber ball factory, but they thought they were buying in a satellite investment.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Terry Grossman, Kathy Speer
Episode 11
Kraus's Deadly Mistake
30m
Kraus tries to live life to the absolute fullest after she gets the idea that she only has 6 months to live.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 12
Wild Irish Rose
30m
The former Governor Mulligan pays his successor a visit. He intoroduces his hot niece Rose to the astonished present. Clayton is striked by her beauty and tries to ingratiate himself with her.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 13
Street Gangs
30m
Benson tries to help a street gang stay out of trouble by trying to bid for a job in the city which requires a government contract.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 14
Katie's Romance
30m
Katie starts to have romantic feelings for Pete after he accompanies her to a gymnastics meet.
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Directed by Linda Day
Episode 15
Clayton's Condo
30m
Clayton ends up buying into an apartment building and at the same time Benson tries to get the landlord to fix the problems in his apartment. Benson also learns that the apartment complex that he lives in, is the apartment building Clayton just bought, so when Benson asks Clayton what he should do to take measures against a landlord, Clayton gives Benson the ammunition that would soon turn against his new landlord. Suddenly, Benson and Clayton threaten each other with lawsuits and when Clayton decides to tear it down, he learns that the complex is historical and comes to terms that Benson and the tennants won and that it would be a goldmine to keep running.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 16
Getting Even
30m
When a wealthy investor seeks sexual favors from Denise more than contributing to the state, Benson steps in by pretending that Denise was murdered by the man himself and a big ""witness"" act is brought up which eventually puts fear into the man.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 17
Pete the Hero
30m
Pete Begs Benson to borrow his car and when Benson finally let him, Pete comes back with the car totaled. Pete stopped a van with a couple of armed robbers using Benson's car. Everything looks great for Pete on account of his good deed, but nothing looks good for Benson who is not only out of a car, but who's insurance will not even pay for the damages. Finally, it's up to Pete, Benson, and a televised conference which may give Benson a chance to broadcast his way into coverage for his totaled car.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Russ Woody, Bob Fraser, Rob DamesGuest stars Norman Bartold
Episode 18
In the Red
30m
Pete and Benson are captured by guerrillas when they visit an island.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 19
Teed Off
30m
Benson, the Governor, Clayton, and Pete are at each others throats after playing a round of golf together.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Terry Grossman, Kathy Speer
Episode 20
The Party's Over
30m
The Governor learns a lot about dirty politics when his party won't support his renomination.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 21
The Lumber Mill
30m
After visiting his old Lumber Mill, the Governor decides to run for re-election as an independant.
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Directed by John Rich
Episode 22
Black Tuesday
30mfinale
The Governor's campaign comes to a hectic close and the election results show that he has lost.
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Directed by John RichWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Benson
Cast
Robert GuillaumeBenson DuBois
James NobleEugene Gatling
Inga SwensonGretchen Kraus
Caroline McWilliamsMarcy Hill
Missy GoldKatie Gatling
Ethan PhillipsPete Downey
Didi ConnDenise Stevens
Lewis J. StadlenJohn TaylorCredits
- Created by
- Susan Harris
- Written by
- Rob Dames, Bob Fraser, Kathy Speer, Terry Grossman, Bob Colleary, Barry Fanaro, Mort Nathan, Winifred Hervey, Tom Whedon, Clay Graham, Russ Woody, Susan Harris, Wally Dalton, Debra Frank, Michael J. Weithorn, Jurgen Wolff
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 158
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Themes
sitcom
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