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Benched S1E12 — Brief Encounters
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Benched•Season 1•Episode 12

Brief Encounters

7.6/10 · 64 votesDec 30, 2014

Ranked #3 of 12 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Nina faces a difficult choice after reuniting with Trent; Phil examines his own relationships.

Directed byEric Appel
Written byAndy Berman, Lindsey Shockley
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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

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K

Kris Fuller

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J

Jane Ruhm

Costume Design

K

Kristan Andrews

Production Design

W

Wendy O'Brien

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Andy Berman

Andy Berman

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Lindsey Shockley

Lindsey Shockley

Writer

Eric Appel

Eric Appel

Director

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Episode Summary

"Brief Encounters" is episode 12 of Benched season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 64 votes, ranking #3 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Eric Appel and written by Andy Berman, Lindsey Shockley, it aired on December 30, 2014.

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