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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 3 - Close But No Cigar
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Close But No Cigar

    S1:E3

    Steve sits and smokes e-cigars with Billy Connolly. Later, Steve works connections with his brother Michael to get Colin Quinn as a possible guest.

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  2. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 1 - Every Dog Has Its Day
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Every Dog Has Its Day

    S2:E1

    Steve Buscemi sits down for a second season of Park Bench with brother Michael, co-host Geo, and bandleader Anthony Laciura. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (The Jack and Triumph Show, Adult Swim) teaches Steve some new tricks.

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  3. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 2 - Hair Apparent
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Hair Apparent

    S1:E2

    Rosie Perez takes a seat on the bench to talk about where she comes from, Geo leaves for important business, and Michael helps Rosie to her next appointment.

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  4. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 1 - Bench Rivalry
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Bench Rivalry

    S1:E1

    Steve Buscemi has a new show idea but Chris Rock has his doubts. Actor Anthony Laciura sits down to help, but Steve's brother Michael has his own ideas.

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  5. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 7 - It's a Girl's World
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - It's a Girl's World

    S1:E7

    Steve talks to GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan about his lyrical influences before heading to the Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet some higher dimensional beings.

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  6. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 2 - Sidekicker
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Sidekicker

    S2:E2

    Steve and Geo discuss their future, Debi Mazar talks about an elevator ride with Madonna, while Kenan Thompson takes off on a new career.

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  7. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 4 - Benchmark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Benchmark

    S1:E4

    Steve hosts his biggest show yet. With a live audience, Steve talks with Rosanne Cash about her southern roots, while Michael Shannon needs new shoelaces.

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  8. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 5 - Parklandia
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Parklandia

    S1:E5

    Fred Armisen is running late for an appearance on another talking show, but takes a moment to reminisce with Steve about a play they did together.

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  9. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 6 - No Try Just Do
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - No Try Just Do

    S1:E6

    After a tour of Himalayan art with Rubin Museum Program Director Tim McHenry, Steve and Buddhist nun Ani Trime Lhamo sit down, be quiet, and see what happens.

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  10. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 8 - Bill of Approval
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Bill of Approval

    S1:E8

    Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.

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  11. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 9 - Fun with Dick and Debbie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Fun with Dick and Debbie

    S1:E9

    Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.

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  12. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 10 - Cobbler, Butcher, Biker
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

    S1:E10

    Steve talks to Tom McCarthy about his upcoming film The Cobbler and Bobby Cannavale cuts in to debate the carnivorous origins of Italian-American names.

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  13. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 11 - A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit

    S1:E11

    Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.

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  14. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 12 - Bench Rap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Bench Rap

    S1:E12

    Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.

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  15. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 1 Episode 13 - One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

    S1:E13

    Steve and Geo mix it up with Michael Kenneth Williams, musician Jake La Botz and The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams before warming the bench with brother Michael

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  16. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 3 - No Fools, No Fun
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - No Fools, No Fun

    S2:E3

    Geo takes a meeting with Michael, while Steve and potential co-host Mark Boone Junior unwittingly audition the band Puss n Boots (Norah Jones, Catherine Popper, Sasha Dobson).

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  17. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 4 - Back in the Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Back in the Day

    S2:E4

    Jim Jarmusch talks to Steve, Geo and Michael about music, movies, and the virtues of being an amateur

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  18. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 5 - La Neighbor Delight
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - La Neighbor Delight

    S2:E5

    Geo nixes the guest list, while Steve runs into neighbor John Turturro and Michael shows up to wrestle. Later at La Bagel Delight, the folly of a quote is revealed by writers Siri Hustvedt and Paul Auster.

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  19. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 6 - I.O.U.
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - I.O.U.

    S2:E6

    John Oliver pays a debt, Geo recommends a do over and Steve gets a second chance with the "Last Week Tonight" host.

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  20. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 7 - Orange is The New Steve
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Orange is The New Steve

    S2:E7

    Steve sits with Piper Kerman, author of "Orange is the New Black". Glenn E. Martin joins to discuss Just Leadership USA, while Geo and Michael Bench Talk with "Orange" cast Michelle Hurst, Annie Golden, and Jackie Cruz.

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  21. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 8 - Sound Salvation
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Sound Salvation

    S2:E8

    Steve meets up with Elvis Costello in Geo’s old neighborhood to discuss sweets, dance bands, Springsteen and growing up in a musical family. Michael joins to hear Elvis perform “Radio Soul.”

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  22. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 9 - Park Mensch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Park Mensch

    S2:E9

    Steve talks to Gilbert Gottfried about being a stand up guy. Travis and Geo try to pull a fast one, and Michael sees an opportunity.

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  23. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 10 - Truth Be Told
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Truth Be Told

    S2:E10

    Geo and Steve take a coffee break with performer Justin Vivian Bond, musicians Thomas Bartlett, NathAnn Carrera, and Claudia Chopek. Girls actor Zosia Mamet fast talks Steve, Travis asks for a favor and Michael saves the day.

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  24. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 11 - Leading Lady
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Leading Lady

    S2:E11

    Steve and Geo search high and low for New Yorkers to share their concerns with Public Advocate Letitia James.

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  25. Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Season 2 Episode 12 - All In
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - All In

    S2:E12

    Steve plays poker with actors Kathy Najimy, Amber Tamblyn and Bridget Everett. David Blaine raises the stakes. Then Geo, Michael, Steve and Anthony join Miwa Gemini and the Main Squeeze Orchestra for a grand finale.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Close But No Cigar" is the best rated episode of "Park Bench with Steve Buscemi". It scored 8.4/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Every Dog Has Its Day".