The BEST episodes of Benson season 3

Every episode of Benson season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Benson season 3!

Butler Benson DuBois is the smartest (and possibly only sane) member of widowed Gov. Eugene Gatling's household staff. Benson always manages to keep his head, no matter what the staffers or the governor's family members throw at him. He begins his post on loan from his employer, Jessica Tate on the show "Soap," but soon wins a permanent place in the governor's staff and heart. His cool head and keen intellect are a perfect complement for the constant craziness that surrounds Gov. Gatling and his entourage.

Last Updated: 12/5/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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7.75
8 votes

#1 - Benson's Appointment

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/1981

The governor promotes Benson to state budget director.

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7.67
3 votes

#2 - Black Tuesday

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/1982

The governor's reelection campaign appears to have ended in failure.

Directors: John Rich
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7.50
2 votes

#3 - The Party's Over

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/1982

The governor learns his party won't support his renomination.

Directors: John Rich
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7.33
3 votes

#4 - The Lumber Mill

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/1982

Governor Gatling decides to run for reelection as an independent.

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7.00
6 votes

#5 - The Lobbyist

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/11/1981

Benson's lobbyist girlfriend poses a conflict of interest.

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7.00
4 votes

#6 - Teed Off

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/1982

A golf foursome leads to acrimony among the governor and his male assistants.

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6.83
6 votes

#7 - Katie's Romance

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/26/1982

Katie develops a crush on Pete after he accompanies her to a gymnastics meet.

Directors: Linda Day
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6.75
4 votes

#8 - Clayton's Condo

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/5/1982

Clayton buys an apartment building, not knowing Benson is now one of his tenants.

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6.60
5 votes

#9 - Stress

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/1981

The governor tries to alleviate tension among the staff.

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6.50
4 votes

#10 - In the Red

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/26/1982

Benson is the victim of an IRS audit.

Directors: John Rich
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6.40
5 votes

#11 - Street Gangs

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/1982

Benson tries to help a street gang stay out of trouble.

Directors: John Rich
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6.40
5 votes

#12 - Wild Irish Rose

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/1982

A former governor visits along with his attractive niece.

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6.25
4 votes

#13 - Once in a Blue Moon

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/8/1982

After Clayton is assaulted, Benson approves of tighter security.

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6.25
4 votes

#14 - Kraus Falls in Love

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/1982

Kraus falls for a man she can't have.

Writer: Korby Siamis
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6.25
4 votes

#15 - Stocks & Options

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/1982

The staff dabbles in the stock market with disastrous results.

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6.25
4 votes

#16 - Kraus's Deadly Mistake

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/1982

Believing she will die soon, Kraus tries to seize the day.

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6.25
4 votes

#17 - Pete the Hero

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/1982

Pete borrows Benson's car and gets into a wreck that leads to the capture of armed thieves.

Directors: John Rich
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6.00
4 votes

#18 - Double Exposure

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/4/1981

Benson must help an FBI agent uncover a bribe scandal.

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6.00
4 votes

#19 - Rainbow's End

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/25/1981

Benson learns that his old flame is confined to a wheelchair.

Writer: Russ Woody
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6.00
4 votes

#20 - Getting Even

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/1982

Benson concocts revenge for a wealthy investor who sexually harasses Denise.

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5.67
3 votes

#21 - The Grass Ain't Greener

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/13/1981

Benson goes undercover to investigate conditions in a prison.

Directors: John Rich
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5.67
3 votes

#22 - Sit-In

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/1981

In Benson's office, a conductor holds a concert in protest.