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Season 6 – 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 6

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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 Sep 21, 1984 The Scandal Benson goes undercover to find out if the lieutenant governor is taking bribes. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 1984 The Inheritance Benson is shocked to learn he is the sole heir to the Playbird magazine empire. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 1984 Let's Get Physical Benson's pleasure turns to panic when his doctor (Jayne Kennedy) wants to meet him to discuss the results of his annual physical. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 1984 The Campaign After Benson decides to run for lieutenant governor, he learns that a major supporter expects to be repaid with political favors. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 1984 The Election Just as Benson's campaign money runs out, an unexpected benefactor arrives on the scene. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 1984 Made in Hong Kong Benson, the governor and Kraus become involved in international espionage. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 9, 1984 Made in Hong Kong Benson attempts to rescue Clayton, Kraus and the governor from a Hong Kong fashion tycoon. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 16, 1984 Hello, We Must Be Going Benson's plans to hire an executive assistant are fouled up by a nebbish with political clout. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 23, 1984 Double Date Benson fixes Clayton up with a date; Clayton falls for a woman who doesn't want him. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 30, 1984 Taking It to the Max Benson is taken aback by his sister's rejection of his brotherly advice. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 7, 1984 Reunion Benson visits with his brother and uncle, whom he hasn't seen in years. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 14, 1984 Make War, Not Love Benson fears he may have started World War III when a lover's quarrel erupts between two of the representatives at a trade meeting. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 21, 1984 Home for Christmas While unconscious after tripping and falling, Benson dreams about Christmas with his mother. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 11, 1985 On the Road When their car breaks down on a country road, Benson and Kraus spend the night at a truck stop where Kraus fends off the advances of a burly truck driver. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 18, 1985 Take This Job and Love It Benson gets caught up in a sea of red tape when the mayor plans to outlaw breakdancing. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 25, 1985 Making Change Benson, the governor, Kraus and Clayton recall people who have influenced their lives. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 1, 1985 Solid Gold On a trip to Las Vegas, Katie and the Governor do some bonding, Clayton does some gambling, and Benson and Kraus take part in a lounge act. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 8, 1985 Oval Office Benson's criticism of federal budget cuts reaches the president's desk. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 15, 1985 Mid-Life Cowboy A burned-out Governor Gatling decides to play cowboy at a dude ranch. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 22, 1985 Scenario The staff attempts to run the state government from a shelter during a nuclear-attack exercise. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 15, 1985 Dubois: Portrait of a Politician The governor is upset when Benson vetoes a legislative bill that he favored. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 22, 1985 Katie's Cousin Benson and Clayton discover Katie and her cousin in a bar with a pair of college men. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 29, 1985 The Bookburner Benson's tie-breaking vote on a school bill leads to a conflict with a powerful senator. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 5, 1985 Jung at Heart Clayton flips his lid when he learns the lieutenant governor has been named Man of the Year. Details
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Season Info

Director
Gary Brown, Bill Foster, Rob Dames, Gilbert Moses, Bob Fraser, Katherine Helmond
Screenwriter
Bob Fraser, Barry Fanaro, Winifred Hervey, Bill Boulware, R.J. Colleary, Robin Pennington, Cherie Steinkellner, Kathy Speer, Rob Dames, Mort Nathan, Terry Grossman, Ron Birnbach, Bill Steinkellner
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 1984