Benson

Benson

1979 | 7 seasons | 30 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 7 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1979: an older pace and style.

A butler deals with life at the governor's mansion.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
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AudiencesNot counted
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AwardsNot counted
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Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 130K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 11979 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10
Friday
Season 21980 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 31981 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 41982 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 51983 · 22 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 61984 · 24 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 71985 · 22 episodes
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Cast & crew

Created by Susan Harris

Robert GuillaumeBenson DuBois
James NobleEugene Gatling
Inga SwensonGretchen Kraus
Missy GoldKatie Gatling
René AuberjonoisClayton Endicott III
Billie BirdRose Cassidy