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S7.E1 ∙ Benson the Hero

Thu, Oct 03, 1985

Benson is cutting the ribbon at the mall. Suddenly someone cries out a robbery and when the robber passes Benson he knocks him out with the giant scissors he was holding. Later the man sues for battery. He retains Clayton as his lawyer who tells him it's a piece of cake. Till he learns who the opposing counsel is; Nevada Bob Walker a shark. Clayton suffers a breakdown, and Benson asks the judge what are his options. Either to let the judge give him a continuance which means they will pick it up in 18 months or proceed on his own. He chooses the latter. And it turns out that Walker is an expert at bending the truth.

6.6 /10

S7.E2 ∙ Love and Politics

Thu, Oct 10, 1985

Benson and Senator Hartford are on opposite sides of a bill that Clayton supports. This makes a romantic connection a bit more difficult for them.

6.5 /10

S7.E3 ∙ Uncle Jack

Thu, Oct 17, 1985

The governor's brother visits the mansion. The governor and Jack have not talked to each other for 25 years.

6.5 /10

S7.E4 ∙ The Stranger

Thu, Oct 24, 1985

On a stormy Halloween night, a mysterious man who calls himself G. Reaper shows up. Later they learn that some children go missing. That's when the entire staff believe that the man is The Grim Reaper. Benson decides to go see him to find out who he is and why he is here. But his answers shock him.

7.5 /10

S7.E5 ∙ We Spy

Thu, Nov 07, 1985

Benson and Kraus are accused of being spies while they are in Germany.

6.2 /10

S7.E6 ∙ $1,000,000 an Hour

Thu, Nov 14, 1985

As the fiscal year ends, Clayton realizes there is a large surplus of funds unused. The auditors tell him that he must use it now, or lose it to the budget in the following year. Benson and Clayton find ways to use the funds.

6.7 /10

S7.E7 ∙ Flight of the Dodo: Part 1

Thu, Nov 28, 1985

Clayton decides to be the helicopter pilot for Benson and the governor to a golf course. Clayton loses control of the helicopter.

6.1 /10

S7.E8 ∙ Flight of the Dodo: Part 2

Thu, Dec 05, 1985

After Clayton crashes the helicopter on the way to a golf course, Clayton, Benson and the governor are stranded in a desert.

6.6 /10

S7.E9 ∙ Two Boys and Their Dog

Thu, Dec 12, 1985

Clayton talks Benson into investing in a dog breeding business. However, their mating dog is impotent.

6.9 /10

S7.E10 ∙ Last Man on Earth

Thu, Jan 02, 1986

Kraus has a dream that she and Benson are the only remaining people on earth, and decide to be with each other.

6.2 /10

S7.E11 ∙ Secret Love

Fri, Jan 17, 1986

Clayton's about to be named Budget Director. But at the hearing a secret he's been keeping is revealed and might make his appointment unlikely. So he freaks out and runs out. Benson tries to encourage to stand up to them.

7.1 /10

S7.E12 ∙ Summer of Discontent

Fri, Jan 24, 1986

When Benson's namesake nephew arrives for Summer, he not only changes his name from Benson to Clete, he is also irresponsible with Benson's home, car and the job Benson got him for the Summer

6.1 /10

S7.E13 ∙ Parade Rest

Fri, Jan 31, 1986

Benson investigates the Veterans Administration misuse of paying benefits to the veterans because the person he hired for remodeling his bathroom is a veteran.

7 /10

S7.E14 ∙ Reel Murder: Part 1

Fri, Feb 07, 1986

After a Hollywood director is found dead in the mansion, Benson and the others try to solve the crime.

6.4 /10

S7.E15 ∙ Reel Murder: Part 2

Fri, Feb 14, 1986

After a Hollywood director is found dead in the mansion, Benson and the others try to solve the crime.

6.5 /10

S7.E16 ∙ The Hat and the Ring

Fri, Feb 21, 1986

Benson is nominated to run for governor; he asks Diane to marry him.

7 /10

S7.E17 ∙ The Bucks Stop Here

Fri, Feb 28, 1986

Clayton's father is getting married to a young woman, and Clayton sees his inheritance slipping through his fingers.

6.4 /10

S7.E18 ∙ Pardon Me

Fri, Mar 07, 1986

The governor signs a pardon for a man in prison who was wrongly accused of a crime. However, the man has adjusted to jail life and is afraid of being set free.

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