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Benched S1E1 — Pilot

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Benched•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.4/10 · 132 votesOct 28, 2014

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Corporate lawyer Nina Whitley has given up a lot in her climb to the top. However, when she's passed over for a promotion and her former fiance gets engaged to another woman, Nina has an epic meltdown.

Directed byMichael Fresco

Written byDamon Jones, Michaela Watkins

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Cast5

Eliza Coupe

Eliza Coupe

Nina

Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington

Phil

Carter MacIntyre

Carter MacIntyre

Trent

Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez

Carlos

Jolene Purdy

Jolene Purdy

Micah

Crew8

Michael Fresco

Michael Fresco

Director

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Beth Wooke

Set Decoration

K

Kristan Andrews

Production Design

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Wendy O'Brien

Casting

Damon Jones

Damon Jones

Writer

Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins

Writer

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Beth Wooke

Assistant Director

Joanna Calo

Joanna Calo

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Benched season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 132 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael Fresco and written by Damon Jones, Michaela Watkins, it aired on October 28, 2014.

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