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23 Episodes 1985 - 1986
Episode 1
Fri, Oct 4, 1985 30 mins
Benson subdues an armed robber and then gets slapped with a $1.5 million lawsuit by the crook's showboating lawyer. Robert Guillaume, Inga Swenson. Nevada Bob: Jerry Hardin. Judge Harper: Percy Rodrigues.
Episode 2
Fri, Oct 11, 1985 30 mins
Benson is bothered when a senator changes her vote on a bill after they begin dating. Robert Guillaume, James Noble. Eleanor: Michelle Callahan. Katie: Missy Gold.
Episode 3
Fri, Oct 18, 1985 30 mins
Benson reluctantly acts as mediator between the Governor and his brother, who haven't spoken to each other in 25 years. James Noble, Robert Guillaume. Big Luther: Donald Gibb. Rudy: Nicholas Worth.
Episode 4
Fri, Oct 25, 1985 30 mins
Halloween night in Capitol City brings rains and flooding---and a spooky character calling himself Mr. G. Reaper (William Marshall). Robert Guillaume, Missy Gold. Colonel Cathcart: David Froman.
Episode 5
Fri, Nov 8, 1985 30 mins
On a trip to Germany, Benson and Kraus are mistaken for spies by the secret police in East Berlin. Robert Guillaume, Inga Swenson. Max: Christopher Neame. Wolfgang: David Wells. Concierge: Bea Silvern.
Episode 6
Fri, Nov 15, 1985 30 mins
While the Governor is away, Benson and Clayton must spend an $8 million budget surplus by the end of the fiscal year---which is only hours away. Robert Guillaume, Rene Auberjonois. McGinnis: Martin E. Brooks.
Episode 7
Fri, Nov 29, 1985 30 mins
A golfing trip in a helicopter winds up in the rough when the chopper goes down in the middle of nowhere. Part 1 of two. Robert Guillaume, Rene Auberjonois. Tommy: Don Bovingloh. Mrs. Cassidy: Billie Bird.
Episode 8
Fri, Dec 6, 1985 30 mins
Conclusion. With prospects looking dim, Clayton launches a search for help, while Tommy lapses into unconsciousness. Rene Auberjonois, Robert Guillaume. Tommy: Don Bovingloh. Governor: James Noble.
Episode 9
Fri, Dec 13, 1985 30 mins
Benson seeks Clayton's financial advice, and finds himself co-owner of a champion hound---but the dog proves to be a bad investment. Robert Guillaume, Rene Auberjonois, James Noble. Dr. Lambert: Jim Jansen.
Episode 10
Fri, Jan 3, 1986 30 mins
Kraus dreams that she and Benson are the only survivors of the passing of Halley's comet.
Episode 11
Sat, Jan 18, 1986 30 mins
Clayton's nomination as budget director hits a snag when it's discovered that he's living with a Soviet defector.
Episode 12
Sat, Jan 25, 1986 30 mins
Benson gets his nephew a job as a gofer, but the young man goes only for women and good times.
Episode 13
Sat, Feb 1, 1986 30 mins
Benson investigates the disappearance of a veteran who was hired to retile the bathroom.
Episode 14
Sat, Feb 8, 1986 30 mins
While Benson's Army buddy George Kennedy is filming a murder mystery at the mansion, the director is found dead after a blackout. Part 1 of two.
Episode 15
Sat, Feb 15, 1986 30 mins
Conclusion. As the blizzard continues, the staff and crew search for the murderer of the director.
Episode 16
Sat, Feb 22, 1986 30 mins
Benson, convinced the question Senator Hartford has for him is "the" question, rushes to initiate a proposal.
Episode 17
Sat, Mar 1, 1986 30 mins
Clayton sees his father's young fiancee as an obstacle to his inheriting the family fortune.
Episode 18
Sat, Mar 15, 1986 30 mins
Benson urges the Governor to pardon a man who was framed 25 years ago, and now he must find housing for the guy, who says he'd rather stay in prison.
Episode 19
Sat, Mar 22, 1986 30 mins
While Kraus is flooded with invitations to hobnob in high society, Benson and the Governor plumb for the information leak that's jeopardising a major piece of legislation.
Episode 20
Sat, Mar 29, 1986 30 mins
Benson and Kraus double date with the Governor and his blind date---Benson's former flame.
Episode 21
Sat, Apr 12, 1986 30 mins
Loopholes put Benson in the race for governor, with reptilian Senator Tyler as his running mate and the Governor as his opponent.
Episode 22
Sat, Apr 19, 1986 30 mins
In the series finale, Senator Tyler's tactics heat up the personal and political rivalry between Benson and the Governor prior to a TV debate.
Episode 23
Mon, Apr 1, 2019 30 mins
Butler Benson is spotlighted.