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Season 3 – 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.
Benson — Season 3

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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 Nov 6, 1981 Benson's Appointment The governor wants Benson to be the state's new budget director. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 13, 1981 The Grass Ain't Greener Benson poses as a prisoner to investigate conditions at a state prison. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 27, 1981 Sit-In It's Marcy's last day, and a chamber music group stages a musical sit-in to protest budget cuts. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 4, 1981 Double Exposure Benson has a lot of explaining to do when he agrees to help the FBI stop a bribery scheme. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 11, 1981 The Lobbyist Benson's innocent approval of his lobbyist-girlfriend's project brings corruption charges. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 18, 1981 Stress Minor problems pile up to crisis proportions, and the governor holds an encounter session with the staff. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 25, 1981 Rainbow's End Benson's encounter with an old flame and Clayton's birthday preparations create confusion. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 8, 1982 Once in a Blue Moon The enforcement of tight new regulations makes the staff feel restricted. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 15, 1982 Kraus Falls in Love Kraus learns a painful lesson about love when she falls for a man who is ineligible. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 22, 1982 Stocks and Options When Benson accepts some stock from Pete as a debt payment, Clayton and Kraus buy some, too. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 5, 1982 Kraus's Deadly Mistake When Kraus overhears part of a conversation, she thinks she has only six months to live. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 12, 1982 Sweet Irish Rose When the governor falls in love, he turns to Benson for advice on how to make a good impression. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 19, 1982 Street Gangs Benson helps a street gang-turned-maintenance company get a state contract. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 26, 1982 Katie's Romance After accompanying Pete to a gymnastics meet, Katie thinks she's in love with him. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 5, 1982 Clayton's Condo Benson finds that Clayton owns his apartment building and will do anything to avoid repairs. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 12, 1982 Getting Even When a wealthy investor seeks Denise's favors before bringing business to the state, Benson steps in. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 19, 1982 Pete, the Hero Benson's insurance company is uncooperative after Pete uses his new car to stop a robbery. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 26, 1982 In the Red Benson's troubles mount when he's audited by the IRS and his records are accidentally destroyed. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 2, 1982 Teed Off Tempers flare when the governor and Pete are pitted against Clayton and Benson in a golf tournament. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 30, 1982 The Party's Over The governor learns about dirty politics when his party won't support his renomination. Details Episode 21 Aired May 7, 1982 The Lumber Mill After visiting his lumber mill, the governor decides to run for re-election as an independent. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 1982 Black Tuesday The governor's campaign comes to a hectic close, and the election results show he has lost. Details

Season Info

Director
John Rich, Linda Day
Screenwriter
Bob Fraser, Rich Reinhart, Kathy Speer, Russ Woody, Norman Barasch, Korby Siamis, David Langston Smyrl, Rob Dames, Terry Grossman, Bob Colleary, Michael J. Weithorn, Chip Keyes, Doug Keyes
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 1981