Benched

:

Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 28, 2014
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Buy on
Stream On

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. metabad
    Dec 31, 2014
    6
    The pilot showed promise which has yet to be fulfilled. The following episodes where a bit of a letdown.
    I like Eliza Coupe and the rest of the cast is likable, too.
    There is funny stuff in there but it's still not enough for calling it a good show.
    If the writing improves, it's good to go.
  2. MaLoFe
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    After one episode there is the urgent feeling it might be a 10, but it will have to proof it's tendency's to be the best screwball-lawyer-show of this season and since a loooooong time! Eliza Coupe is so good, but her nearly unknown acting-partners level up with her for a good working ensemble.
  3. notforbreakfast
    Nov 1, 2014
    8
    Witty, smart, stylish, and fun are all words up that can be used to describe the eccentric new USA series "Benched". The writing is sharp, and the acting is even sharper.
  4. Skayt26
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    Good start. But many (too many) easy jokes.I think we quickly turn round with Benched.
    The team is endearing... and the dynamic which was installed was... not too bad

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best TV Season of 2014

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 29, 2014
    50
    Most of the other characters on Benched remain unformed, so early offerings seem middling and temper that hope--but hey, maybe you have better batteries.
    Read full review
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Oct 29, 2014
    40
    Benched is nowhere near as funny as it thinks it is, mainly because Watkins and Jones seem to believe that the endless humiliations of a thin, attractive, previously well-compensated blond woman are all it takes to make people laugh.
    Read full review
  3. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Oct 28, 2014
    80
    It's rare to come across a comedy that displays such admirable focus and delivers such smartly packaged slices of diverting escapism. More, please.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »