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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.