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Benson

Season 1 Episode 15: Chain of Command

The Lieutenant Governor steps in to lead the Governor's office after Governor Gatling's sudden illness, creating an opportunity for Ed Sherman to manipulate the situation and push through a highly controversial bill that the Governor has consistently rejected.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Sep 13, 1979

The Governor seeks guidance from Benson as he settles into his lavish new hom...

Episode 2 Trust Me

2. Trust Me

Aired: Sep 20, 1979

Katie concocts a plan to sneak into a KISS concert by hiding her true intenti...

Episode 4 Benson in Love

4. Benson in Love

Aired: Oct 4, 1979

The detective's marriage proposal is met with uncertainty by a prominent gove...

Episode 5 Conflict of Interest

5. Conflict of Interest

Aired: Oct 18, 1979

A powerful leader faces a difficult choice between fulfilling his public obli...

Episode 6 The Layoff

6. The Layoff

Aired: Oct 25, 1979

A severe budget crisis forces Benson to confront a heart-wrenching dilemma, t...

Episode 7 Snowbound

7. Snowbound

Aired: Nov 1, 1979

As a fierce snowstorm hits, a group of officials, headed by the governor, fin...

Episode 8 Jessica

8. Jessica

Aired: Nov 8, 1979

A noble's visit to the state takes a dramatic turn when he meets Jessica Tate...

Episode 9 Don't Quote Me

9. Don't Quote Me

Aired: Nov 22, 1979

A trusted ally's dark secrets are revealed, plunging the governor's office in...

Episode 10 War Stories

10. War Stories

Aired: Nov 29, 1979

A mysterious figure from Benson's past enters Marcy's life, sparking a romant...

Episode 11 Ghost Story

11. Ghost Story

Aired: Dec 6, 1979

Mysterious occurrences start to haunt the governor, his loved ones, and emplo...

Episode 12 Taylor's Bid

12. Taylor's Bid

Aired: Dec 13, 1979

Taylor's political aspirations take an unexpected turn as he declines a covet...

Episode 14 Just Friends

14. Just Friends

Aired: Jan 3, 1980

The governor makes a bid to lure a prosperous entrepreneur to his city, but B...

Episode 15 Chain of Command

15. Chain of Command

Aired: Jan 10, 1980

The Lieutenant Governor steps in to lead the Governor's office after Governor...

Episode 16 Bugging the Governor

16. Bugging the Governor

Aired: Jan 24, 1980

A high-stakes plot unfolds as a breach in the governor's mansion surveillance...

Episode 17 Kraus Affair

17. Kraus Affair

Aired: Jan 31, 1980

The butcher's destiny takes a surprising twist as Kraus discovers a newfound ...

Episode 18 Checkmate

18. Checkmate

Aired: Feb 7, 1980

A young Russian chess genius flees to the governor's residence, pleading with...

Episode 19 Cold Storage

19. Cold Storage

Aired: Feb 28, 1980

Benson and Kraus find themselves trapped in a dark and claustrophobic basemen...

Episode 20 Old Man Gatlin'

20. Old Man Gatlin'

Aired: Mar 6, 1980

The Governor's father makes an unexpected visit, offering his unwelcome opini...

Episode 21 Power Play

21. Power Play

Aired: Mar 20, 1980

A passionate advocate for environmental protection takes a bold stance by sei...

Episode 23 The Army Wants You

23. The Army Wants You

Aired: May 1, 1980

Benson's military history is rocked by a shocking discovery, suggesting he ma...

Episode 24 Marcy's Vacation

24. Marcy's Vacation

Aired: May 8, 1980

As Marcy's workload becomes overwhelming, she must decide whether to take a m...

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Info about Benson

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres:Comedy, Family

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