BenchedSeason 12014 · 12 episodesEpisodes1PilotCorporate lawyer Nina Whitley has given up a lot in her climb to the top. However, when she's passed over for a promotion and her former fiance gets engaged to another woman, Nina has an epic meltdown.2DownsizingNina attends a gala honoring public defenders; however, her former colleagues are unimpressed.3Hooked & BookedPhil tricks Nina into believing that all of the public defenders voluntarily go to jail to better understand their clients. She learns what lengths she'll go to be a part of the gang.4Sell ItNina discovers that she needs a refresher on influencing jurors and winning friends. Phil and Trent have to deal with a curmudgeonly judge.5Shark, ActuallyNina is concerned that she is being played by a private defense lawyer assigned to help her. Phil attempts to impress a pretty stenographer.6Rights and WrongsNina must accept that losing cases to Trent is a fact of life. Carlos gives up smoking, which worries the rest of the gang.7Curry FavorNina makes friends with a spunky forensics analyst who takes the concept of loyalty a bit too seriously. Carlos gets worrisome glimpse into Phil's life.8Diamond Is a Girl's Worst FriendNina is assigned one of Phil's former defendants and lands herself in a bet with Phil. Meanwhile, Phil and Carlos decide to teach Micah a lesson.9A New DevelopmentNina discovers the D.A.'s plans to arrest the city's homeless and faces a crisis of conscience.10Solitary RefinementAn old friend asks Nina to set her up with Phil, a female judge takes a liking to Carlos, and Nina goes on an ill-fated date of her own.11Campaign ContributionsPhil is on the shortlist for Public Defender of the Year; Trent brings a young boy to court.12Brief EncountersNina faces a difficult choice after reuniting with Trent; Phil examines his own relationships.
