Benched
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Benched

Chaîne:USA Network

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S01E12 - "Brief Encounters"

Diffusé le Dec 31, 2014, 3:30 AM

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Description

Après la perte de son petit ami et son job d’assistante du procureur dans la même journée, Nina découvre que le seul boulot valable qu’on lui propose est un poste au bureau des avocats commis d’office. Elle réalise rapidement que le système est aussi foiré que sa vie personnelle.

Détails

Statut
Terminée
Langue
English
Durée
30 min
Première diffusion
October 28, 2014
Terminée
December 30, 2014
Programmation
Tuesday à 22:30

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Épisodes (1 Saison · 12 Épisodes)

Pilot

Distinguished corporate lawyer Nina Whitley has given up everything in her climb to the top. However, when she's passed over for a coveted promotion and discovers that her fiancé Trent is now engaged to another woman—Nina has an epic meltdown. Now, shunned from the corporate world, the only place Nina can get a job is at the Public Defender's office.

Oct 28, 2014

30 min

Downsizing

Nina learns about an upcoming gala where wealthy corporate lawyers honor the public defenders. Desperate to be accepted back into her former corporate world, Nina gives a speech in an attempt to impress her old colleagues. It doesn't go according to plan. Meanwhile the rest of the gang struggles to fit in at the fancy event.

Nov 4, 2014

30 min

Hooked & Booked

Nina tries desperately to fit in with the gang; Phil plays a cruel trick; Phil and Boring Larry take Carlos for a night on the town.

Nov 11, 2014

30 min

Sell It

Nina finds she needs a refresher on influencing jurors and winning friends after arguing her first jury trial; elsewhere, Phil and Trent face a curmudgeonly judge.

Nov 18, 2014

30 min

Shark, Actually

Nina is worried she is being played by a private defense lawyer assigned to her case; Phil tries to impress a cute stenographer.

Nov 25, 2014

30 min

Rights & Wrongs

When Nina's refusal to lose cases to her ex-fiancé Trent starts clogging up the court system, she's forced to accept that in this world compromising isn't losing -it's a fact of life. Meanwhile, Carlos gives up smoking and the gang worries about his ability to de-stress without that vice.

Dec 2, 2014

30 min

Curry Favor

Feeling like her coworkers don't "get" her, Nina finds a new friend in Edie a spunky forensics analyst. However, Nina's new friend takes the meaning of loyalty too far. Meanwhile, Carlos needs to crash with Phil for a few days and gets a worrisome glimpse into his life.

Dec 9, 2014

30 min

Diamond is a Girl's Worst Friend

Nina is assigned one of Phil's old defendants and makes a bet with Phil that she'll fix what he couldn't and get the guy out of the court system once and for all. Meanwhile, after Micah criticizes Phil and Carlos's performance in court, they decide to teach her a lesson and give her a case of her own.

Dec 16, 2014

30 min

A New Development

When Nina discovers that Trent and the DA's office are involved in a plot to arrest the city's homeless, Nina struggles with her priorities: should she protect justice, Trent, or her own reputation? Meanwhile, Cheryl, whose terrible record has left her on thin ice with the new boss, turns to Nina for help.

Dec 23, 2014

30 min

Solitary Refinement

Nina runs into an old friend, Francine, who asks Nina to set her up with Phil. When they hit it off, Francine returns the favor by setting Nina up on an ill-fated double date. Meanwhile, a female judge (Molly Shannon, guest star) takes a liking to Carlos, but Carlos becomes worried that all her attention is crossing a line.

Dec 23, 2014

30 min

Campaign Contributions

When the news breaks that Phil is on the shortlist for Public Defender of the Year, Nina insists on helping him win, despite the fact that he thinks the award is silly. Meanwhile, Trent brings his 10-year-old "Little Brother" Walter to court for the week.

Dec 30, 2014

30 min

Brief Encounters

After secretly reuniting with Trent, Nina realizes she has some hard choices to make, especially when Phil unintentionally steps up to the plate. Meanwhile, Phil is forced to take a look at his own relationships when Morris calls out his glibness.

Dec 30, 2014

30 min

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