Benson Season 1 and 2

Reviewed By Jason S. Lockard

Robert Guillaume was the standout in the very funny sitcom take on the soap opera named ‘Soap’; where he played butler Benson DuBois to the crazy Tate family. (Mill Creek Entertainment has released Soap Season 1 & 2 which we reviewed here!) Because of his popularity, he got his own TV spinoff entitled Benson. Now thanks to Mill Creek Entertainment you too can own the first two seasons of Benson on DVD.

In this series The fast-thinking, quick-witted butler Benson DuBois is sent by Jessica Tate to help the disorganized household of Governor Eugene Gatling her cousin. When Benson arrives he finds himself not just trying to organize the household, but advising the Governor himself on many issues.

This series was a well casted, well crafted, well written hilarious series. Everyone seems to work so well together! It is a pleasure to watch these episodes.

As for the DVD set. This four disc DVD set includes all 46 season 1 and 2 episodes in really good audio and video quality. They really look stunning! Let's take a look at the episodes what is included in each disc.

Season One

Disc 1
Change - Trust Me - The President's Double - Benson in Love - Conflict of Interest
The Layoff - Snowbound - Jessica - Don't Quote Me - War Stories - Ghost Story - Taylor's Bid

Disc 2
One Strike, You're Out - Just Friends - Chain of Command - Bugging the Governor - Kraus Affair -
Checkmate - Cold Storage - Old Man Gatling - Power Play - Takin' It to the Streets
The Army Wants You - Marcy's Vacation


Season Two

Disc 3
Thick as Thieves - Benson in the Hospital - Fool's Gold- Masquerade - First Lady - Citizen Kraus - Benson's Groupie- In High Places- Old School Ties - The Apartment - Big Buddy

Disc 4
Fireside Chat - Marcy's Wedding - Rivals- No Sad Songs - Clayton, Go Home
Easy Kid Stuff - Homework - Handwriting on the Wall - The Governor's House Call- All Shook Up- Lifesaver

Some of the best episodes in my opinion from the first two season included; Trust Me: Katie sneaks away to a rock concert even though her father the Governor objects, while Benson is assigned to enforce the prohibition. Flight of the Dodo 1 & 2: After crash landing the helicopter in the desert, Benson, the Governor, and Clayton all struggle to survive. 1,000,000 an hour: A budget surplus is discovered! Now Governor Gatling, Benson and Clayton are assigned to spend the surplus before the next fiscal year begins. Only problem it’s just hours away. Old school ties: Libby, the Governor’s sister, suggests that Katie should be sent to a boarding school. Everyone is shocked when the Governor decides to take her advice. Lifesaver: Benson saves his mortal enemy Kraus’ life but now Kraus’ appreciation going to extremes.

So if your loved The show Soap or your a fan of Robert Guillaume, this is a must own! I highly recommend you head over to www.MillCreekEnt.com and find out how you can get your copy today!

Moral Rating: Nothing offensive
Audience: Families
Genre: Sitcom
Length: Almost 20 hours
DVD Released: 2014
DVD Rating: A+
*Please note film rating above are my own personal opinion.
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