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- Season 1 overviewSep 13, 1979-May 8, 198024 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Change Sep 13, 1979
- Benson is searched, soaked and attacked when he reports to work for newly-elected Governor Gatling.
- 2. Trust Me Sep 20, 1979
- Benson spends an anxious evening searching for Katie, who has sneaked off to a rock concert.
- 3. The President's Double Sep 27, 1979
- Benson reluctantly agrees to impersonate an African president.
- 4. Benson in Love Oct 4, 1979
- Benson falls for the lovely Francine, a senator with no interest in marriage.
- 5. Conflict of Interest Oct 18, 1979
- A presidential invitation conflicts with Katie's school play.
- 6. The Layoff Oct 25, 1979
- As part of an economy blitz, the softhearted Benson must decide which staff member to lay off.
- 7. Snowbound Nov 1, 1979
- The staff must cope with cold, hunger and a woman in labor when they are stranded in a blizzard.
- 8. Jessica Nov 8, 1979
- Jessica Tate visits her cousin, the governor, and manages to become embroiled in scandal.
- 9. Don't Quote Me Nov 22, 1979
- When a news leak develops in the governor's household, Benson searches for the culprit.
- 10. War Stories Nov 29, 1979
- Benson is delighted when Marcy falls for his old war buddy -- until he learns his friend's secret.
- 11. Ghost Story Dec 6, 1979
- A series of strange incidents seem to be the work of the ghost of a murdered former governor.
- 12. Taylor's Bid Dec 13, 1979
- After Taylor's disastrous attempt for political office, he blames Benson for his defeat.
- 13. One Strike, You're Out Dec 29, 1979
- When Kraus leads a strike of mansion workers, Benson tries to do all their jobs.
- 14. Just Friends Jan 3, 1980
- Benson meets an old flame, now married, and the results are nearly disastrous.
- 15. Chain of Command Jan 10, 1980
- With the governor incapacitated, Benson works to outwit an unscrupulous lieutenant governor.
- 16. Bugging the Governor Jan 24, 1980
- Benson concocts a wild scheme to trap the person who bugged the governor's mansion.
- 17. The Kraus Affair Jan 31, 1980
- When Kraus falls for the butcher, Benson is enlisted to help bolster her self-confidence.
- 18. Checkmate Feb 2, 1980
- A compassionate Benson helps a homesick 11-year-old Soviet chess genius.
- 19. Cold Storage Feb 28, 1980
- The governor must cope with 200 hungry guests when Benson and Kraus are trapped in a freezer.
- 20. Old Man Gatling Mar 6, 1980
- The governor's irascible father visits the mansion, creating havoc among staff and guests.
- 21. Power Play Mar 20, 1980
- A mysterious conservationist sends dead fish and sludge to the mansion to protest a power project.
- 22. Takin' It to the Streets Mar 27, 1980
- Benson and the governor make a late-night visit to a seedy bar to talk to constituents.
- 23. The Army Wants You May 1, 1980
- Benson, a veteran, is puzzled when he is told to report to the Army for "evaluation.".
- 24. Marcy's Vacation May 8, 1980
- A temporary secretary's efficiency makes Marcy feel threatened.
Dec 31, 2014 · Benson is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on ABC from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986. The show stars Robert Guillaume in the title role of Benson DuBois, the head of the household for Governor Eugene X. Gatling, played by James Noble.
Dec 31, 2014 · Benson - Season 1. Benson is an American sitcom television series that originally aired on ABC from September 13, 1979, to April 19, 1986. The show stars Robert Guillaume in the title role of Benson DuBois, the head of the household for Governor Eugene X. Gatling, played by James Noble.
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot. Thu, Sep 13, 1979. Benson arrives to help the Governor with his transition to the mansion, meanwhile he helps prevent the deportation of beavers from the state that would inhibit the building of a multi-billion dollar industry. 7.8/10 (95)
In the very first episode of the show, Benson (Robert Guillaume) moves into Governor Gatling's (James Noble) house, getting the chance to meet a few of his fellow staff members in the meantime.
Benson. Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Feb 21, 2024 · This playlist combined episodes of the American primetime television comedy series "Benson" from Season 1 (1979-1980).
Benson. Season 1. Following his breakout success on the legendary sitcom Soap, star Robert Guillaume reprises his popular role as beloved butler Benson DuBois in the fabulous first season of this hit spin-off.
