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Season 1 – Benson

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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 (Katherine Helmond) 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.

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Benson — Season 1

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Robert Guillaume

Benson DuBois

James Noble

Governor James Gatling

Inga Swenson

Gretchen Kraus

Missy Gold

Katie Gatling

Caroline McWilliams

Marcy Hill

Greg Finley

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 1979 Change Benson is searched, soaked and attacked when he reports to work for newly-elected Governor Gatling. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 1979 Trust Me Benson spends an anxious evening searching for Katie, who has sneaked off to a rock concert. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 27, 1979 The President's Double Benson reluctantly agrees to impersonate an African president. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 4, 1979 Benson in Love Benson falls for the lovely Francine, a senator with no interest in marriage. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 1979 Conflict of Interest A presidential invitation conflicts with Katie's school play. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 1979 The Layoff As part of an economy blitz, the softhearted Benson must decide which staff member to lay off. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 1979 Snowbound The staff must cope with cold, hunger and a woman in labor when they are stranded in a blizzard. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 1979 Jessica Jessica Tate visits her cousin, the governor, and manages to become embroiled in scandal. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 22, 1979 Don't Quote Me When a news leak develops in the governor's household, Benson searches for the culprit. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 29, 1979 War Stories Benson is delighted when Marcy falls for his old war buddy -- until he learns his friend's secret. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 6, 1979 Ghost Story A series of strange incidents seem to be the work of the ghost of a murdered former governor. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 13, 1979 Taylor's Bid After Taylor's disastrous attempt for political office, he blames Benson for his defeat. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 29, 1979 One Strike, You're Out When Kraus leads a strike of mansion workers, Benson tries to do all their jobs. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 3, 1980 Just Friends Benson meets an old flame, now married, and the results are nearly disastrous. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 10, 1980 Chain of Command With the governor incapacitated, Benson works to outwit an unscrupulous lieutenant governor. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 24, 1980 Bugging the Governor Benson concocts a wild scheme to trap the person who bugged the governor's mansion. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 31, 1980 The Kraus Affair When Kraus falls for the butcher, Benson is enlisted to help bolster her self-confidence. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 2, 1980 Checkmate A compassionate Benson helps a homesick 11-year-old Soviet chess genius. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 28, 1980 Cold Storage The governor must cope with 200 hungry guests when Benson and Kraus are trapped in a freezer. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 6, 1980 Old Man Gatling The governor's irascible father visits the mansion, creating havoc among staff and guests. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 20, 1980 Power Play A mysterious conservationist sends dead fish and sludge to the mansion to protest a power project. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 27, 1980 Takin' It to the Streets Benson and the governor make a late-night visit to a seedy bar to talk to constituents. Details Episode 23 Aired May 1, 1980 The Army Wants You Benson, a veteran, is puzzled when he is told to report to the Army for "evaluation.". Details Episode 24 Aired May 8, 1980 Marcy's Vacation A temporary secretary's efficiency makes Marcy feel threatened. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jay Sandrich, Tony Mordente, John Bowab, Peter Baldwin, Don Barnhart, John Tracy, Asaad Kelada
Screenwriter
Bob Colleary, Tom Reeder, Rick McCurdy, Susan Harris, Bernard Dilbert, Wally Dalton, Kathy Speer, Michael Weinberger, Warren S. Murray, Jeff Levin, Stu Silver, Terry Grossman, Shelley Zellman
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 1979