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Benson

Season 2 (22 Episodes)

7 Seasons1980TV-G30m7.1

Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive...

In this spinoff of "Soap," Benson DuBois is sent out West to serve as butler to widower state governor Gene Gatling, an honest but bumbling servant of the people. Although he has his rivals in Bavarian maid Kraus and persnickety aides Clayton and Taylor, Benson, armed with an acerbic wit and plenty of smarts, becomes the Governor's close friend and helper, and eventually is elected Lieutenant Governor.

Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 Thick as Thieves

1. Thick as Thieves

Aired: Oct 31, 1980

Benson and Kraus are taken hostage during a convenience store stickup, and it...

Episode 3 Fool's Gold

3. Fool's Gold

Aired: Nov 14, 1980

Benson and Kraus find a secret compartment in the mansion's fireplace hearth....

Episode 4 Masquerade

4. Masquerade

Aired: Nov 21, 1980

The Governor is having a $100 per plate dinner to raise money for a hospital ...

Episode 5 First Lady

5. First Lady

Aired: Nov 28, 1980

The Governor has a female escort for a special reception and Katie is afraid ...

Episode 6 Citizen Kraus

6. Citizen Kraus

Aired: Dec 12, 1980

Kraus' aunt dies and she is given her aunt's Bavarian Inn. The only catch is ...

Episode 7 Benson's Groupie

7. Benson's Groupie

Aired: Dec 19, 1980

While on a Carribbean vacation, Benson meets a woman who wants to stay with h...

Episode 8 In High Places

8. In High Places

Aired: Jan 9, 1981

On the way to a Solar Energy Conference in Albuquerque, the pilot of the plan...

Episode 9 Old School Ties

9. Old School Ties

Aired: Jan 16, 1981

The Governor's sister convinces him to send Katie to boarding school, a decis...

Episode 10 The Apartment

10. The Apartment

Aired: Jan 23, 1981

Benson moves into an apartment which is intended to give him a place to live ...

Episode 11 Big Buddy

11. Big Buddy

Aired: Feb 6, 1981

Benson becomes the 'Big Buddy' to a nine year old boy who is hard to handle. ...

Episode 12 Fireside Chat

12. Fireside Chat

Aired: Feb 13, 1981

Marcy's boyfriend Dan, is the producer of the Governor's fireside chat. Just ...

Episode 13 Marcy's Wedding

13. Marcy's Wedding

Aired: Feb 20, 1981

It's Marcy's wedding. And when her father is unable to attend, Marcy wants Be...

Episode 14 Rivals

14. Rivals

Aired: Feb 27, 1981

Kraus is in a state: her childhood rival, whose boasting she has endured for ...

Episode 15 No Sad Songs

15. No Sad Songs

Aired: Mar 6, 1981

Benson's mother makes an unexpected but welcome visit.

Episode 16 Clayton, Go Home

16. Clayton, Go Home

Aired: Mar 13, 1981

A representative from an airline which opposes a noise abatement bill attempt...

Episode 17 Easy Kid Stuff

17. Easy Kid Stuff

Aired: Mar 20, 1981

A neighborhood boy wanders onto the governor's property, and breaks his arm w...

Episode 18 Homework

18. Homework

Aired: Apr 3, 1981

Katie's school assignment is to write a paper about her family. In addition t...

Episode 21 All Shook Up

21. All Shook Up

Aired: May 15, 1981

While Benson and Clayton search for something in the storage room, an earthqu...

Episode 22 Lifesaver

22. Lifesaver

Aired: May 22, 1981

Kraus chokes on a piece of food and Benson performs the Heimlich maneuver to ...

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Info about Benson

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres:Comedy, Family

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