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Season 2 – 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 2

Benson — Season 2

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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

Rene Auberjonois

Clayton Endicott III

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 31, 1980 Thick as Thieves Benson and Kraus are taken hostage during a late-night market holdup. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 7, 1980 Benson in the Hospital Benson has a strange malady that has all the doctors puzzled. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 14, 1980 Fool's Gold Benson finds an old letter that infects the staff with gold fever. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 21, 1980 Masquerade Revolutionaries plot to steal an ugly but priceless gold statue during a costume party at the mansion. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 28, 1980 First Lady A reception for an important industrialist and Katie's jealousy of her father's hostess create problems for Benson. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 12, 1980 Citizen Kraus Benson seems to be the only one who can help his archrival, Kraus, gain her citizenship. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 19, 1980 Benson's Groupie Benson's summer romance may disrupt a religious conference when the lady follows him home. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 9, 1981 In High Places The hapless governor takes over the controls of a private jet when the pilot has a heart attack. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 16, 1981 Old School Ties The staff is heartbroken when the governor decides to send Katie away to a boarding school. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 23, 1981 The Apartment Benson rents an apartment so he can have some time alone, but everyone manages to find him. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 6, 1981 Big Buddy The press secretary's publicity scheme involves a reluctant Benson in a "Big Buddy" program. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 13, 1981 The Fireside Chat Benson intervenes when a lovers' spat threatens to disrupt the governor's live TV show. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 20, 1981 Marcy's Wedding Marcy is marrying Dan in the first governor mansion hosted wedding, with Benson over-seeing the arrangements; Marcy's mother shows a talent for disrupting Benson's smoothly organized wedding plans. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 27, 1981 Rivals Kraus' childhood rival is visiting from Germany and expects to find Kraus married to the governor. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 6, 1981 No Sad Songs Benson learns the meaning of faith as a result of his mother's visit. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 13, 1981 Clayton Go Home Clayton moves into the mansion after receiving death threats for foiling a bribe attempt. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 20, 1981 Easy Kid Stuff When Benson cares for his young friend Mike for a few days, the results are chaotic. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 3, 1981 Homework Katie's essay about her family includes the entire mansion staff, seen in humorous flashbacks. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 10, 1981 Handwriting on the Wall An insider seems to be behind mysterious threats over a decision the governor makes. Details Episode 20 Aired May 8, 1981 The Governor's House Call A practical joke lands the governor, Benson and Clayton inside a bordello. Details Episode 21 Aired May 15, 1981 All Shook Up An earthquake traps Benson and Clayton, and the governor runs the state from the kitchen. Details Episode 22 Aired May 22, 1981 Lifesaver Benson saves Kraus' life when she chokes on a doughnut, and Kraus drives him crazy with her gratitude. Details Episode 23 Aired Aug 20, 2025 A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion. Details
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Season Info

Director
John Rich
Screenwriter
Bob Colleary, Bob Fraser, Kathy Speer, Rich Reinhart, Rick McCurdy, Bud Slocomb, Tom Whedon, Rob Dames, Terry Grossman, Len Riley, Jeff Levin
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 31, 1980