Benson (1979)
1979 – 1986 · TV show · 7 seasons · 158 episodes · 30 min
A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.
Written bySusan Harris
Where to watch
United States
Stream
With ads
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Benson is streaming on fuboTV and Tubi TV. It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It is available in 2 countries, for example on Crave, fuboTV and Tubi TV. Created by Susan Harris. Starring Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson and Missy Gold. Rated 7.2 on IMDb from 4,814 votes.
- Streams in
- 2 countries · Crave (1), fuboTV (1)
- Rank in its year
- #22 · of 59 TV shows from 1979
- Rated higher than
- 56% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Comedy)
- IMDb rating
- 7.2/10 · 4,814 votes
Cast
Robert GuillaumeBenson DuBois
James NobleGovernor Eugene Xavier Gatling
Inga SwensonMiss Gretchen Wilomena Kraus
Missy GoldKatherine 'Katie' Olivia Gatling
Rene AuberjonoisClayton Runnymede Endicott III
Ethan PhillipsPeter 'Pete' John Downey
Didi ConnDenise Florence Stevens / Denise Florence Stevens Downey
Caroline McWilliamsMarcy Hill
Billie BirdMrs. Rose CassidyDetails
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United States
- Network
- ABC
- Created by
- Susan Harris
- Format
- Scripted
- Status
- Ended
Around the world
Streaming in 2 countries · to rent or buy in 3 more
Episodes
Season 722 episodes · 1985 · ★ 6.8Episode guide →
1. Benson the Hero4 October 1985 · 30 minAfter thwarting an armed robbery, Benson is sued by the perpetrator.★ 6.82. Love and Politics11 October 1985 · 30 minBenson dangerously mixes business with pleasure when he rekindles a relationship with a female state senator.★ 6.63. Uncle Jack18 October 1985 · 30 minBenson reunites Governor Gatling with his long-lost brother.★ 6.74. The Stranger25 October 1985 · 30 minA mysterious stranger lurks around the mansion on Halloween.★ 7.65. We Spy8 November 1985 · 30 minIn East Germany on business, Benson and Kraus are detained and accused of spying.★ 6.46. $1,000,000 an Hour15 November 1985 · 30 minBenson and Clayton must spend an enormous budget surplus before the waning fiscal year expires.★ 7.17. Flight of the Dodo: Part 129 November 1985 · 30 minClayton's attempt to pilot a helicopter puts him, Benson and the governor in peril.★ 6.08. Flight of the Dodo: Part 26 December 1985 · 30 minBenson, Clayton and the governor must endure a helicopter crash landing in the desert.★ 6.99. Two Boys and Their Dog13 December 1985 · 30 minClayton draws Benson into his plans to start a dog-breeding business.★ 7.310. Last Man on Earth3 January 1986 · 30 minKraus dreams that a comet strike has left Benson and herself as the planet's sole survivors.★ 6.211. Secret Love18 January 1986 · 30 minClayton's candidacy for state budget director is threatened by his relationship with a Soviet defector.★ 7.212. Summer of Discontent25 January 1986 · 30 minBenson and the governor seek advice from a conservationist in relation to environmental legislation.★ 6.113. Parade Rest1 February 1986 · 30 minA contractor working on one of the mansion's bathrooms goes missing.★ 7.214. Reel Murder: Part 18 February 1986 · 30 minActor George Kennedy's plans to film a movie in the mansion lead to a murder mystery.★ 6.615. Reel Murder: Part 215 February 1986 · 30 minThe staff try to solve the murder mystery before time runs out.★ 6.616. The Hat and the Ring22 February 1986 · 30 minBenson contemplates a marriage proposal to his state senator girlfriend.★ 7.317. The Bucks Stop Here1 March 1986 · 30 minClayton meets the obstacle to inheriting the family fortune, his father's young and beautiful fiancée.★ 6.618. Pardon Me15 March 1986 · 30 minBenson campaigns for a pardon for an incarcerated man who was wrongfully convicted.★ 7.219. Hi, Society22 March 1986 · 30 minKraus unknowingly leaks information to an influential columnist.★ 7.220. Three on a Mismatch29 March 1986 · 30 minThe governor responds to an ad in the personals section of a magazine.★ 6.621. Friends and Enemies12 April 1986 · 30 minBenson's gubernatorial bid pits him against Governor Gatling.★ 6.922. And the Winner Is...19 April 1986 · 30 minWith the votes cast, Benson and Governor Gatling await the results of the gubernatorial election.★ 6.8
