Season 1

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  7.2/107 votes

  Bench Rivalry

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/15/2014

  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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  7.6/106 votes

  Hair Apparent

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/15/2014

  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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  8.4/106 votes

  Close But No Cigar

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/15/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  Benchmark

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  Parklandia

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/9/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  No Try Just Do

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/9/2014

  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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  7.2/106 votes

  It's a Girl's World

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/9/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  Bill of Approval

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/9/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  Fun with Dick and Debbie

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2014

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

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  N/A/100 votes

  Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2014

  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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  N/A/100 votes

  A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/2014

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

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  N/A/100 votes

  Bench Rap

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/10/2014

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

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  N/A/100 votes

  One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/10/2014

  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

  Director: Unknown

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