The WORST episodes of Benson
Every episode of Benson ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Benson!
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.
#1 - Summer of Discontent
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/1986
Benson and the governor seek advice from a conservationist in relation to environmental legislation.
#2 - Secret Love
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/18/1986
Clayton's candidacy for state budget director is threatened by his relationship with a Soviet defector.
#3 - Last Man on Earth
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/1986
Kraus dreams that a comet strike has left Benson and herself as the planet's sole survivors.
#4 - Flight of the Dodo (2)
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/1985
Benson, Clayton and the governor must endure a helicopter crash landing in the desert.
#5 - Hi, Society
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/1986
Kraus unknowingly leaks information to an influential columnist.
#6 - Uncle Jack
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/1985
Benson reunites Governor Gatling with his long-lost brother.
#7 - Love and Politics
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/1985
Benson dangerously mixes business with pleasure when he rekindles a relationship with a female state senator.
#8 - Benson the Hero
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/1985
After thwarting an armed robbery, Benson is sued by the perpetrator.
#9 - Down the Drain
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1983
When Benson's sink needs attention, he summons a cranky elderly plumber.
#11 - Flight of the Dodo (1)
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/1985
Clayton's attempt to pilot a helicopter puts him, Benson and the governor in peril.
#12 - On the Road
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1985
Benson goes in disguise to lure Kraus away from her acting aspirations.
#13 - Let's Get Physical
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1984
Benson sweats out the results of his physical.
#14 - Family Tree
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/1983
Benson and Clayton learn that they might be related to each other.
#15 - A Real Gone Daddy
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/23/1983
Pete revisits the beatnik culture of his youth.
#16 - We Spy
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/1985
In East Germany on business, Benson and Kraus are detained and accused of spying.
#17 - Jung at Heart
Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/5/1985
Passed over for a prestigious award, a delusional Clayton comes to think he is Benson.
#18 - The Inheritance
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/1984
Benson inherits ownership of a men's magazine.
#19 - Labor Pains
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/1983
Benson must watch the baby of a neighbor who has been trapped in a snowstorm.
#20 - Band of Gold
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1983
Benson, Kraus, Denise and Pete become stranded in the forest.

#21 - Lifesaver
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/1981
Kraus becomes overly appreciative when Benson saves her life.
#22 - The Reunion
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1984
Benson reunites with his long-lost brother and uncle.
#23 - $1,000,000 an Hour
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/1985
Benson and Clayton must spend an enormous budget surplus before the waning fiscal year expires.
#24 - The Bookburner
Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/29/1985
Benson butts heads with a powerful senator over an education bill.
#25 - Katie's Cookies
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/1983
Benson helps Katie win a cookie-baking contest.