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24 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Fri, Sep 21, 1984 30 mins
In the season 6 opener, Benson resigns as budget director, but it's only a ruse to smoke out the inside source feeding bid information to a construction company.
Episode 2
Fri, Sep 28, 1984 30 mins
Benson inherits a men's-magazine empire that proves to be a financial and political liability.
Episode 3
Fri, Oct 12, 1984 30 mins
Kraus issues a gloomy prognosis for Benson after she takes a message from the physician Benson's been seeing---medically and socially.
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 19, 1984 30 mins
Benson receives an offer that could rescue his foundering campaign for lieutenant governor.
Episode 5
Fri, Oct 26, 1984 30 mins
When a media mogul offers radio facilities to aid Benson's campaign, Benson's opponent challenges him to a debate.
Episode 6
Fri, Nov 2, 1984 30 mins
On a trip to Hong Kong, Clayton is kidnapped---and Benson is labeled the prime suspect. Part 1 of two.
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 9, 1984 30 mins
Conclusion. In Hong Kong, the Governor is captured trying to free Clayton, and Kraus is seized by Ursula's henchmen, leaving Benson to rescue the trio.
Episode 8
Fri, Nov 16, 1984 30 mins
With Pete and Denise moving to Houston, Benson must choose a replacement. The choices: a priggish preppy or Kraus (Inga Swenson). Didi Conn, Ethan Phillips.
Episode 9
Fri, Nov 23, 1984 30 mins
Benson regrets arranging a blind date for Clayton when he annoys the woman by being overzealous. Rene Auberjonois. Jill: Gail Edwards. Linda: Annazette Chase.
Episode 10
Fri, Nov 30, 1984 30 mins
Benson worries about his recently divorced sister (Vernee Watson-Johnson) when she goes on a date with his friend (Harrison Page). Robert Guillaume, James Noble.
Episode 11
Fri, Dec 7, 1984 30 mins
Benson goes home for a reunion and finds himself embroiled in family politics. Benson: Robert Guillaume. Lil: Helen Martin. Buster: Julius Harris. Earl: Kene Holliday.
Episode 12
Fri, Dec 14, 1984 30 mins
A trade conference that Benson attends results in a declaration of war between feuding nations. Robert Guillaume. Eunice: Julie Payne. Fredrick: Peter Elbling.
Episode 13
Fri, Dec 21, 1984 30 mins
A slip on the sidewalk in the Christmas rush leaves Benson unconscious and dreaming about his mother (Beah Richards). Robert Guillaume, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold.
Episode 14
Fri, Jan 11, 1985 30 mins
On a business trip, Benson's peevish behavior toward Kraus causes her to quit and take a job as a waitress. Benson: Robert Guillaume. Roy: John Matuszak. Tiny: Mills Watson.
Episode 15
Fri, Jan 18, 1985 30 mins
Benson reflects on his early days as lieutenant governor and his clash with the mayor over city and state jurisdictions. Mayor Waring: John Hancock. Suzie: Mina Kolb. Ed: David McKnight.
Episode 16
Fri, Jan 25, 1985 30 mins
During a late-night work session, the staff reminisces about the people who influenced their lives. Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Rene Auberjonois.
Episode 17
Fri, Feb 1, 1985 30 mins
In Las Vegas Benson realizes a dream and becomes a lounge singer---with the help of a hypnotist (Ruta Lee). Cameo appearances by Bobby Vinton and the Smothers Brothers. Benson: Robert Guillaume.
Episode 18
Fri, Feb 8, 1985 30 mins
Benson's criticism of Presidential policies gets him and the Governor an invitation to the White House.
Episode 19
Fri, Feb 15, 1985 30 mins
During a midlife crisis, the Governor retreats to an Arizona dude ranch to consider resigning.
Episode 20
Fri, Feb 22, 1985 30 mins
Benson and the Governor take part in a drill to prepare them for a nuclear attack.
Episode 21
Fri, Mar 15, 1985 30 mins
With the Governor away, Benson vetoes a bill his boss agreed to sign.
Episode 22
Fri, Mar 22, 1985 30 mins
Benson runs into Katie and her cousin Laura (Missy Gold, Tracey Gold) in a bar, and must decide whether to tell. James Noble, Robert Guillaume.
Episode 23
Fri, Mar 29, 1985 30 mins
Benson votes against a senator's bill that would censor school-library books. Senator Jenkins: Richard McKenzie. Marjorie: Ann Ryerson. Benson: Robert Guillaume.
Episode 24
Fri, Apr 5, 1985 30 mins
When Clayton is passed over again for the Press Club's Man of the Year Award, he adopts a winning personality---Benson's. Robert Guillaume, James Noble. Dr. Feifer: Vincent Schiavelli.