#1
S2E15
No Sad Songs
Benson's mother makes an unexpected but welcome visit.
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#2
S3E1
Benson's Appointment
The governor sticks his neck out to appoint Benson the state budget director, a job requiring the state senate's confirmation.
#3
S4E10
Mary and Her Lambs
The governor's home prepares for the Christmas holiday. As Benson talks to friends, he finds a cook is struggling to keep her foster children.
#4
Rivals
S2E14
#5
Takin' It to the Streets
S1E22
#6
Clayton, Go Home
S2E16
#7
Sit-In
S3E3
#8
Solid Gold
S6E17
#9
One Strike, You're Out
S1E13
#10
Thick as Thieves
S2E1
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Clayton decides to be the helicopter pilot for Benson and the governor to a golf course. Clayton loses control of the helicopter.
#157
Summer of Discontent
S7E12
#156
Last Man on Earth
S7E10
#155
Unlisted Love
S5E11
#154
We Spy
S7E5
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