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Benched

2014Show1 season12 episodesTV-14

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic637.3Rotten Tomatoes69%75%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic637.3Rotten Tomatoes69%75%

Summary

Nina is a dedicated, career driven corporate attorney who has a very public nervous breakdown after getting passed up for an expected promotion and now finds herself working as a public defender.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Benched episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 Downsizing, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Hooked & Booked, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Sell It, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Shark, Actually, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Rights & Wrongs, 7.1
  7. S1 E7 Curry Favor, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Diamond Is a Girl's Worst Friend, 7.8
  9. S1 E9 A New Development, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 Solitary Refinement, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 Campaign Contributions, 7.5
  12. S1 E12 Brief Encounters, 7.6

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael McDonald, Claire Scanlon, Eric Appel
Written by
Joanna Calo, Michaela Watkins, Damon Jones

Everyone

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Facts

October 28, 2014 · December 30, 2014 · Ended

First aired
October 28, 2014
Last aired
December 30, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Benched?"

Questions about Benched

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Benched?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Benched from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Benched worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Benched okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Benched?

4 h

About 4 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Will Benched make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Benched plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.