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Benched is an American single-camera legal sitcom that aired on USA Network in 2014. Eliza Coupe plays Nina Whitley, a high-powered corporate lawyer whose career collapses and who is forced to work in a public defender's office. The series combines workplace comedy with courtroom and public-defense settings, following Nina and her colleagues as they handle less prestigious cases and adjust to a very different legal environment.
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What is the plot of Benched?
Benched follows Nina Whitley, a high-powered corporate lawyer whose career collapses and forces her into a public defender's office. The series uses that workplace change for legal and personal comedy.
Who plays Nina Whitley in Benched?
Eliza Coupe plays Nina Whitley. The character moves from corporate law into public defense after a major career setback.
When did Benched air?
Benched aired on USA Network in 2014. It was an American single-camera legal sitcom rather than a courtroom drama built around serious case realism.
Is Benched a courtroom drama or a sitcom?
It is a sitcom with a legal workplace setting and courtroom elements. Its comedy comes from Nina's public-defender office, colleagues, clients, and the contrast with her former corporate career.
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