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.

Last Updated: 9/29/2025Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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#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.

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3.50
2 votes

#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.

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3.50
2 votes

#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.

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3.50
2 votes

#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.

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3 votes

#5 - Hi, Society

Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/1986

Kraus unknowingly leaks information to an influential columnist.

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4.00
2 votes

#6 - Uncle Jack

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/1985

Benson reunites Governor Gatling with his long-lost brother.

Directors: Gary Brown
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4.00
2 votes

#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.

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2 votes

#8 - Benson the Hero

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/1985

After thwarting an armed robbery, Benson is sued by the perpetrator.

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2 votes

#9 - Down the Drain

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1983

When Benson's sink needs attention, he summons a cranky elderly plumber.

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4.33
3 votes

#10 - Two Boys and Their Dog

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/1985

Clayton draws Benson into his plans to start a dog-breeding business.

Directors: Rob Dames
Writer: Don Hart
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3 votes

#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.

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4.50
2 votes

#12 - On the Road

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1985

Benson goes in disguise to lure Kraus away from her acting aspirations.

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4.50
2 votes

#13 - Let's Get Physical

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/1984

Benson sweats out the results of his physical.

Directors: Bill Foster
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2 votes

#14 - Family Tree

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/1983

Benson and Clayton learn that they might be related to each other.

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4.67
3 votes

#15 - A Real Gone Daddy

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/23/1983

Pete revisits the beatnik culture of his youth.

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4 votes

#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.

Writer: Jurgen Wolff
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3 votes

#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.

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3 votes

#18 - The Inheritance

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/1984

Benson inherits ownership of a men's magazine.

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5.00
2 votes

#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.

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5.00
3 votes

#20 - Band of Gold

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1983

Benson, Kraus, Denise and Pete become stranded in the forest.

Lifesaver
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5.17
6 votes

#21 - Lifesaver

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/1981

Kraus becomes overly appreciative when Benson saves her life.

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4 votes

#22 - The Reunion

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/1984

Benson reunites with his long-lost brother and uncle.

Directors: Gilbert Moses
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3 votes

#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.

Directors: Gary Brown
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5.33
3 votes

#24 - The Bookburner

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/29/1985

Benson butts heads with a powerful senator over an education bill.

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5.33
3 votes

#25 - Katie's Cookies

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/1983

Benson helps Katie win a cookie-baking contest.

Directors: Bill Foster
Writer: Barry Fanaro