Episode 1
The Scandal
30m
While going undercover, Benson learns that the Lieutenant Governor is accepting bribes from a construction company.
Episode credits
Written by Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro
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 Inheritance
30m
Benson finds it hard to believe that he is the sole heir to the Playbird magazine empire.
Episode credits
Written by Terry Grossman, Kathy Speer
Episode 3
Let's Get Physical
30m
Benson's pleasure turns to panic when the attractive doctor who conducted his physical wants to meet him to discuss the results.
Where to watch BensonEpisode 4
The Campaign
30m
After Benson decides to run for Lieutenant Governor, he learns that the man who offers money to his campaign will have to benefit from Benson by doing him special political ""favors.""
Where to watch BensonEpisode 5
The Election
30m
When Benson runs out of his campaign money, a benefactor arrives when things look darkest.
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Written by Winifred Hervey
Episode 6
Made in Hong Kong (1)
30m
Benson, the Governor, Clayton, and Kraus go off to Hong Kong where Clayton is mistaken for a famous designer and kinapped by a fashion tycoon and her henchmen.
Episode credits
Written by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 7
Made in Hong Kong (2)
30m
Benson, in help from the Police, is persued while trying to rescue the captured Governor and Kraus, who earlier attempted to rescue Clayton from Lady Van Dyne.
Episode credits
Written by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 8
Hello, We Must Be Going
30m
Benson plans to have Kraus become Lieuteant Governor Benson's assistant. But things get screwed up when a nebbish with political clout is hired instead.
Where to watch BensonEpisode 9
Double Date
30m
Benson fixes Clayton up with a date, but the date is disgusted with Clayton's romance ploys and ""manners"".
Episode credits
Directed by Gilbert MosesWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 10
Taking it to the Max
30m
Benson is shocked when he tells his sister to be cautious with her ex boyfriend and doesn't listen.
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Directed by Rob DamesWritten by Winifred Hervey
Episode 11
The Reunion
30m
Benson visits with his brother and Uncle who he hasn't seen in years.
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Directed by Gilbert MosesWritten by Winifred HerveyGuest stars Julius Harris, Helen Martin
Episode 12
Make War, Not Love
30m
A Declaration of War is brought out among two fighting nations after Benson attends a Trade conference.
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Directed by Katherine HelmondWritten by Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro
Episode 13
Home for Christmas
30m
As he is walking on the sidewalk during a Christmas rush, he trips and falls. While he is unconscious, he dreams about Christmas with his mother (Beah Richards).
Episode credits
Written by Bob Colleary
Episode 14
On the Road
30m
Benson tries to investigate Kraus when she doesn't show up for a while. Kraus returns to acting and Benson disguises himelf as a limo driver to try and get her back.
Where to watch BensonEpisode 15
Take This Job and Love It
30m
Benson gets surrounded in red tape when he takes on the city mayor who pans to outlaw breakdancing in public places.
Episode credits
Written by Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro
Episode 16
Making Change
30m
Benson, the Governor, Kraus, and Clayton talk about people from their past who influenced their lives greatly.
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Directed by Rob DamesWritten by Winifred Hervey
Episode 17
Solid Gold
30m
On a trip to Las Vegas, Benson meets the comic duo The Smothers Brothers.
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Guest stars Marty Allen, Tom Smothers, Bobby Vinton
Episode 18
The Oval Office
30m
While being called in from President Reagan on account of a remark Benson made, Benson and the Governor reach The Oval Office, and while waiting for the President, the two get trapped in there.
Episode credits
Written by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 19
Mid-life Cowboy
30m
An exhausted Governor Gatling decides to play cowboy at a dude ranch to unwind.
Where to watch BensonEpisode 20
Scenario
30m
Benson, the Governor, and everyone in the mansion go to the bomb cellar to try and prepare for a nuclear attack against the United States.
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Directed by Rob DamesWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 21
Dubois: Portrait of a Politician
30m
While the Governor is away on business, Benson is responsible for the work that needs to get done. In this particular case, Benson vetoes a bill that the Governor agreed to sign.
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Directed by Rob DamesWritten by Bob Fraser, Rob Dames
Episode 22
Katie's Cousin
30m
Katie's wild and undisciplined cousin Laura persuades Katie to lie to her father about sleeping at a friends and really go to a bar to pick up College men. You know what really flies when Benson and Clayton go to the same bar to get a drink and see them. Benson confronts Katie that he won't tell on her, it's up to her to decide whether or not to tell her dad or not.
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Written by Bob CollearyGuest stars Tracey Gold
Episode 23
The Bookburner
30m
Benson's tie-breaking vote on a school bill leads to a major conflict with a powerful senator and a book-burning incident.
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Written by Bob Colleary
Episode 24
Jung at Heart
30mfinale
When Clayton's name is passed over at the table of the Man of the Year Award, an award given by the Press, Clayton tries to capture Benson's personality so that he can win the award.
Episode credits
Written by Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro
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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