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Episodes from Benson (29)

Season 2

Episode 12

The Fireside Chat (25:36)

When the governor goes on the air live, a lover's quarrel erupts in the studio, and even Benson gets into the act when the cameras roll.

Aired: 02/13/1981

Episode 11

Big Buddy (25:38)

One of the governor's press secretary's gambits involves a reluctant Benson in the Big Buddy program for kids from broken homes.

Aired: 02/06/1981

Episode 10

The Apartment (25:35)

Benson's attempt to conduct a romantic interlude in his new apartment becomes a comical disaster when Pete has a terrible confrontation with his ex-wife and comes knocking on Benson's door.

Aired: 01/23/1981

Episode 6

Citizen Kraus (25:36)

Benson agrees to a short truce in his feud with Gretchen Kraus, the cook, in order to help her achieve her dream of American citizenship.

Aired: 12/12/1980

Episode 5

First Lady (25:35)

Murphy's Law is operating full time when Benson tries to organize a reception for an important industrialist, and Katie is jealous of her father's hostess, pretty Lily.

Aired: 11/28/1980

Episode 4

Masquerade (25:16)

Benson dresses up as a soldier and finds himself in trouble at a wild costume party at the executive mansion.

Aired: 11/21/1980

Episode 3

Fool's Gold (25:27)

Benson discovers a secret compartment in the woodwork, and an old letter infects Governor Gatling and his staff with gold fever.

Aired: 11/14/1980

Episode 2

Benson in the Hospital (25:35)

Comical bewilderment grips the executive mansion after Benson is hospitalized -- and he proves to be the most hilarious patient ever -- with a mysterious malady that has all the doctors stumped.

Aired: 11/07/1980

Season 1

Episode 23

The Army Wants You (25:01)

Korean war veteran Benson gets a cryptic message from the Army, which shows an alarming interest in his present health.

Aired: 05/01/1980

Episode 22

Takin' It to the Streets (24:05)

Benson has to do some hilariously fancy footwork when the governor decides late one night to find out what's really on the minds of his constituents and takes Benson to a rough waterfront bar.

Aired: 03/27/1980

Episode 21

Power Play (25:06)

When a character calling himself El Gato leaves a pile of dead fish and a truckload of sludge in protest against a power project, the Governor reconsiders the matter.

Aired: 03/20/1980

Episode 20

Old Man Gatling (25:05)

The Governor's irascible father arrives for an extended visit during a big conference and spins around the mansion his electric wheelchair, leaving hilarious havoc in his wake.

Aired: 03/06/1980

Episode 19

Cold Storage (25:05)

Laughs abound when Benson and Kraus are trapped in a freezing storage room where their cold war rages on.

Aired: 02/28/1980

Episode 18

Checkmate (25:05)

Benson and visiting Russian officials move into a hilarious duel of wits when an 11-year-old Soviet chess genius disappears during a tournament at the governor's mansion.

Aired: 02/07/1980

Episode 17

The Kraus Affair (25:05)

Benson and Marcy act like the nervous parents of a teenager when Kraus falls for the butcher -- and they fear he won't ask her for a date unless she becomes more alluring.

Aired: 01/31/1980

Episode 15

Chain of Command (25:04)

Benson and the beleaguered staff face a hilarious problem when an overly ambitious lieutenant governor takes over for a dizzy Gov. Gatling, who is giddy from medication.

Aired: 01/10/1980

Episode 14

Just Friends (24:05)

Benson doesn't want Howard Walker in town.

Aired: 01/03/1980

Episode 13

One Strike, You're Out (24:06)

When Miss Kraus leads a mansion employees strike, Benson makes a frantic effort to save their jobs by cooking, cleaning, washing and serving a formal dinner like no other.

Aired: 12/27/1979

Episode 12

Taylor's Bid (25:05)

Taylor plays all his cards, including the ones up his sleeve, when he makes a disastrously funny attempt at running for office, and Benson decides to do some running of his own -- away from Taylor.

Aired: 12/13/1979

Episode 11

Ghost Story (25:05)

Miss Kraus informs an incredulous but nervous staff that a series of strange incidents are the work of the ghost of a governor who was murdered in the mansion 100 years ago.

Aired: 12/06/1979

Episode 10

War Stories (24:02)

Benson is overjoyed when Marcy falls in love with his old war buddy, until he discovers that his pal is hiding a shocking secret.

Aired: 11/29/1979

Episode 9

Don't Quote Me (25:05)

When a potentially damaging new leak upsets the governor's household, Benson does some detective work and restores peace by unmasking the culprit.

Aired: 11/22/1979

Episode 8

Jessica (24:47)

The governor's mansion gets an extra dose of hilarity when Jessica Tate visits, promptly manages herself in a scandalous situation with a French playboy and calls on Benson to save the day.

Aired: 11/08/1979

Episode 7

Snowbound (24:54)

Cold, hunger and frazzled nerves are the order of the day when the governor and his staff are snowbound in a remote mountain lodge.

Aired: 11/01/1979

Episode 6

The Layoff (24:03)

Benson, known for being a softy, has to lay off staffers including the beloved pastry chef when an economy wave hits the Governor's mansion.

Aired: 10/25/1979

Episode 5

Conflict of Interest (25:05)

Benson is upset with the governor whose political obligations keep him away when his daughter Katie is counting on him to attend her school play.

Aired: 10/18/1979

Episode 4

Benson in Love (24:44)

It's virtually love at first sight when Benson meets the lovely Francine, but the lady turns out to be a senator with priorities other than marriage to the governor's butler.

Aired: 10/04/1979

Episode 3

The President's Double (24:47)

When assassins muff an attempt on African President Ukase's life, Benson is drafted as his double, but only Kraus' quick thinking saves Benson from being their next victim.

Aired: 09/27/1979

Episode 1

Changes (Pilot) (25:05)

Benson is searched by guards, soaked by sprinklers, attacked by vicious dogs, mistaken for the Rev. Jesse Jackson and has his life threatened by a tough German housekeeper when he gets a new job.

Aired: 09/13/1979

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