The Bench - Season 1
1 - Episode #1.1
Air Date: October 17, 2001
Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
2 - Episode #1.2
Air Date: October 24, 2001
Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
3 - Episode #1.3
Air Date: October 31, 2001
A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
4 - Episode #1.4
Air Date: November 7, 2001
Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
5 - Episode #1.5
Air Date: November 14, 2001
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
6 - Episode #1.6
Air Date: November 21, 2001
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
7 - Episode #1.7
Air Date: November 28, 2001
Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
8 - Episode #1.8
Air Date: December 5, 2001
Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
9 - Episode #1.9
Air Date: December 12, 2001
Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
10 - Episode #1.10
Air Date: December 19, 2001
Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.