Episode guide
Benson: Season 2
22 episodes · first aired Oct 31, 1980
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- 1 Thick as Thieves Oct 31, 1980 · 30m Benson and Kraus are held hostage during a market robbery.
- 2 Benson in the Hospital Nov 7, 1980 · 30m Humor swipes the Governor's Mansion when Benson is hospitalized. Benson turns out to be their funniest patient ever. They realize that he has a strange malady that has all the doctors in…
- 3 Fool's Gold Nov 14, 1980 · 30m After a press conference, Benson notices a strange difference in one side of the fire place. He tries to twist it so it is similar with the other side. When he twists the knob a secret map…
- 4 Masquerade Nov 21, 1980 · 30m A priceless gold statue is brought to the mansion and some revolutionaries are after it. They replace the statue with a replica and they find out so they have to find a way to get the real…
- 5 First Lady Nov 28, 1980 · 30m Katie is jealous when her father gives special treatment to a very important hostess which he calls Pretty Lilly. Katie fears that she may be losing him to her.
- 6 Citizen Kraus Dec 12, 1980 · 30m Gretchen attends night classes in order to win her American citizenship. With a lot of hard work and achievement she fails the test. It seems that she remembers more when she's angry, so…
- 7 Benson's Groupie Dec 19, 1980 · 30m Benson's summer romance follows him home at the same time important religious leaders visit the mansion. The main problem in this episode ia that she likes Benson so much, she'll try…
- 8 In High Places Jan 9, 1981 · 30m The pilot of the Governor's charter plane becomes ill and there is no co-pilot, so Benson tries to fly the plane himself.
- 9 Old School Ties Jan 16, 1981 · 30m Libby, The Governor's sister thinks that Katie should be sent to a boarding school and the Governor sends her to one. The staff is crushed with the Governor taking his sister's advice.
- 10 The Apartment Jan 23, 1981 · 30m Wanting to be alone, Benson rents an apartment. Everybody though manages to know where he is.
- 11 Big Buddy Feb 6, 1981 · 30m The press secretary hatches a new scheme and it involves Benson in a ""Big Buddy"" program.
- 12 Fireside Chat Feb 13, 1981 · 30m The Governor is scheduled to be on television, but a lover's quarrel between Marcy and Dan, (the producer of the Governor's telecast) end up bleeding to his telecast, ruining it as one can…
- 13 Marcy's Wedding Feb 20, 1981 · 30m Marcy is marrying Dan, a producer and Benson is responsible for the wedding plans. That is until Marcy's mother disrupts Benson's plans by butting in.
- 14 Rivals Feb 27, 1981 · 30m Kraus' childhood enemy comes from Germany to visit her.
- 15 No Sad Songs Mar 6, 1981 · 30m Benson's mother comes to visit and everyone makes her feel welcome. Tender moments stir in this episode between Benson and his mother. Unfortunately Benson's mom passes away which leaves…
- 16 Clayton, Go Home Mar 13, 1981 · 30m After receiving death threats, the Governor's new advisor, Clayton Endicott the 3rd moves into the mansion.
- 17 Easy Kid Stuff Mar 20, 1981 · 30m After a boy breaks his arm by falling out of a tree, Benson has different feelings about becoming the boy's surrogate father.
- 18 Homework Apr 3, 1981 · 30m Katie tries to ""paint a picture"" of everyone in her household through an essay.
- 19 Handwriting on the Wall Apr 10, 1981 · 30m Katie is suppose to write a school paper on her family, so she writes about certain situations that Benson, The Governor, Marcy, Pete, and Gretchen Kraus have all been in.
- 20 The Governor's House Call May 8, 1981 · 30m The Governor, Benson and Clayton are trapped in a bordello with a muckraking columnist.
- 21 All Shook Up May 15, 1981 · 30m An earthquake occurs and the Governor demmands strict rescue orders. One of those orders include Benson and Clayton hiding in the cellar which actually brings them to get along a little bit.
- 22 Lifesaver May 22, 1981 · 30m Benson saves Kraus' life but wonders if he did the right thing when Kraus' appreciation goes way too far.