Benson - Season 1

Season 1

Episodes

Pilot
Benson comes to work for Governor Gatling and helps find a way for a bridge to be built without killing beavers.

Trust Me
Katie sneaks off to a rock concert while under Benson's watch.

The President's Double
When a visiting African president is incapacitated, Benson steps into the role and is targeted by assassins.

Benson in Love
Benson falls for an attractive senator he meets in the mansion.

Conflict of Interest
Governor Gatling is torn between attending Katie's school play and accepting an important political invitation.

The Layoff
To cut spending, Benson must lay off a sweet old woman, which upsets Katie.

Snowbound
Heavy snowfall leaves the staff stuck in a cottage in the woods.

Jessica
When the visiting Jessica Tate's elderly companion suddenly dies, Benson must help move the corpse to avoid a political scandal.

Don't Quote Me
The staff tries to discover who made a disparaging comment about a state senator that has the governor on the defensive.

War Stories
Benson introduces Marcy to an old army buddy, unaware his friend is married.

Ghost Story
Thinking the mansion is haunted, the staff holds a séance.

Taylor's Bid
Taylor quits to run for public office, but the governor finds he can't do without him.

One Strike, You're Out
With the mansion's domestic workers on strike, the staff must take on all of the household duties.

Just Friends
The governor woos a powerful businessman whose wife is Benson's old flame.

Chain of Command
With the governor ill, the irritating lieutenant governor makes a play for power that the staff tries to thwart.

Bugging the Governor
When hidden microphones are found in the mansion, the staff plots to find the perpetrators.

Kraus Affair
Kraus has a crush on the butcher and needs help from Benson and Marcy to reel him in.

Checkmate
A young Soviet chess prodigy hides in Katie's room and nearly causes an international incident.

Cold Storage
Benson and Kraus become trapped in a freezing storage room.

Old Man Gatlin'
When the governor's loudmouth father visits, it's up to Benson to keep him in check during an important speech.

Power Play
A mysterious environmental activist causes trouble for the governor and his staff.

Takin' It to the Streets
To connect with constituents, Governor Gatling and Benson visit a mangy bar.

The Army Wants You
Benson learns that his military unit was the subject of germ warfare testing.

Marcy's Vacation
When Marcy plans her vacation, she worries her replacement may take her job.
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