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Season 7 – 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 7

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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 4, 1985 Benson the Hero Benson is a hero after he thwarts the efforts of a masked gunman at a mall. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 1985 Love and Politics A senator mixes business with pleasure when she and Benson tangle over a piece of legislation. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 1985 Uncle Jack Benson tries to mend old wounds between the governor and his long-lost brother. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 1985 The Stranger A mysterious stranger roams the governor's mansion on Halloween. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 8, 1985 We Spy On a business trip overseas, Benson and Kraus are accused of being spies. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 15, 1985 $1 Million an Hour Benson discovers a budget surplus that could cost the state its federal matching funds. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 29, 1985 Flight of the Dodo Benson, Gatling, Clayton and a golfer crash their helicopter. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 6, 1985 Flight of the Dodo Benson, Clayton and a golf pro are stranded in the desert after crash-landing their helicopter. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 13, 1985 Two Boys and Their Dog Benson becomes involved in one of Clayton's wacky investment schemes. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 3, 1986 The Last Man on Earth After talking about Halley's comet, Kraus dreams that she and Benson are the only people left on Earth. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 1986 Secret Love Clayton's relationship with a Russian dancer may prevent him from being appointed budget director. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 25, 1986 Summer of Discontent Benson's happy-go-lucky nephew arrives to spend the summer with his uncle. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 1986 Parade Rest When an old friend's disability payments are cut off Benson goes to bat for him. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 1986 Reel Murder Actor George Kennedy's plans to film a movie at the governor's mansion run into deadly problems. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 1986 Reel Murder The plot thickens as Benson and George Kennedy become stranded at the governor's mansion during a blizzard. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 1986 The Hat and the Ring Benson's friend Sen. Diane Hartford has an interesting proposition for the lieutenant governor. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 1986 The Bucks Stop Here Clayton's worried that he's about to lose his family inheritance. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 8, 1986 Pardon Me Benson tries to secure the release of an innocent man from prison. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 22, 1986 Hi, Society A conservation expert may help Benson and the governor pass an important bill. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 29, 1986 Three on a Mismatch The Governor answers a personals ad; Gatling dates Benson's old flame. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 12, 1986 Friends and Enemies With Governor Gatling's latest term about to end, the assumption is that he can't run again. Then he learns that he can run again and does, competing with his old friend Benson for the job. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 19, 1986 And the Winner Is ... Benson and Gatling go toe-to-toe as the gubernatorial campaign heats up. Details
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Season Info

Director
Bill Foster, Gary Brown, Rob Dames, Bob Fraser, Hilton L. Smack, Whitney J. LeBlanc, Lee Shallat Chemel
Screenwriter
Bob Fraser, John Donley, Ron Landry, R.J. Colleary, Robin Pennington, Jurgen M. Wolff, Ken Eulo, Ron Hart, Mike Horner, Clay Graham, Rob Dames, Tom Biener, Elena Yates Eulo
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 1985