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Season 1 – Benders

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One can discern hockey's greatness live or by watching a game on TV, but the sport's ultimate attractions -- speed, skill, toughness, heart -- are best felt by playing it. For Paul Rosenberg and his buddies, the thrill of lacing the skates and hitting the ice to compete for local men's team The Chubbys is their bonding agent, strong enough that it's turned irrational and caused Paul all sorts of issues with his wife, Karen. Meanwhile, along for the ride are Paul's best friends Anthony, the charmer who schemes his way through life; Dicky, the wealthy hedge fund manager whose answer to everything is in his wallet; and Sebalos, the slacker on a misguided search for his purpose.

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Benders — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Jen Chaney Uproxx 11/20/2015
Benders seems eager to recapture the spirit of films like that, but with four thinly sketched main characters and jokes that are unfunny at best and outmoded at worst, it can't. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety 10/01/2015
Despite the occasional funny line or absurd situation... the show feels completely disposable, like a hoped-for companion to The League that FX wouldn't even pick up for FXX. Go to Full Review Molly Eichel AV Club 10/01/2015
C
Benders attempts to stretch a familiar premise into some odd situations. Go to Full Review Joyce Slaton Common Sense Media 10/05/2015
3/5
Genial but clichd, this comedy is easygoing and watchable enough and its actors likeable, but it's straining to be better than it is. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10/01/2015
Benders feels similar in its comedy style to all the Leary shows that have come before. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/20/2022 One season sensational comedy. Whatever network put this on didn't have the stones or the foresight to see past the first season. The cast was great, the writers were great. Ignore the "critics" reviews, they are caught up in too much main stream nonsense to see past their myopia. It's about a bunch of dudes being morons and one guy's poor wife caught in the middle. Well collaborated. Bravo! See more David N @devildave632 12/17/2020 A good comedy, and hockey!! I wish this show continued See more 04/19/2018 It made us laugh a lot! Great show! They should bring it back!!!!! See more 04/06/2018 Short, witty, male-driven humor that usually hits its mark. 10/10 would recommend watching it. See more 08/23/2017 A variety of personalities weigh in on the absurd activity that surrounds this close knit hockey team. Constantly finding themselves in scenarios that test the limits of their bond as well as the viewer. The social commentary is surface, and much of it just dives into relationships this keep a lot of the crass wit light and fun. Cheeky one liners come out of every episode making it very quotable. All around fun comedic escape to a world of friends like your friends, if you're all a group of rowdy hooligans. Similar to Always Sunny or The League, this series probably would have thrived as an FX series, not the typical type of humor for an IFC viewer. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Andrew Schulz

Actor

Chris Distefano

Actor

Mark Gessner

Actor

Lindsey Broad

Actor

Ruy Iskandar

Actor

Steven R. Schirripa

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 2015 Choke Paul's grandfather puts him in a difficult position and makes him an offer he can't refuse; Anthony asks his uncle for his help. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 2015 Wake 'Em Up The guys gain a team sponsor while Paul tries to reschedule a family commitment; Karen shares a questionable new joke with her acupuncturist. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 2015 Prodigal Son Paul, Sebalos and Dickie clean up their act to try to one-up Anthony in a higher hockey division; Karen hosts a book club. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2015 Fight Club Paul and Karen take a sick day after they both get the chicken pox but the Chubbys decide to crash it and teach Paul how to deal with a disruptive neighbor. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 2015 The Sport of Kings The Chubbys get a new goalie causing an issue among the team; the team is presented with a promising new business venture. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 2015 Secrets and Lies Paul finds out Karen has a secret journal; after doing a favor for Vito, Sebalos and Anthony receive a few massages; Sebalos is attracted to a masseuse. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2015 Nice Day for a Boat Ride Karen returns from a business trip in Las Vegas with a couple of surprises for Paul; Anthony tries to tune out the noise of a new relationship. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2015 California Here We Come Paul and Karen discuss the future after Karen receives an exciting new job offer; the Chubbys host a wild farewell party. Details

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Season Info

Director
Michael Blieden, Jim Serpico, Richie Keen, Joe Kessler, Tom Sellitti
Network
IFC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 1, 2015