Benders (2015–2015)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Comedy, Action1 season, 8 episodes
Benders posterReview score: 56%

Plot

Benders follows several friends bonded by an irrational obsession for their beer-swilling amateur hockey league. Their skills may be limited but their passion is not, as evidenced by the chaos hockey creates in their everyday lives. This isn't fast-paced, brawler-style hockey. It's the slow motion, falling-down version.

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Episodes by season

Season018Episodes2015Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Benders S01E01ChokeOctober 1, 2015—Paul’s grandpa makes him an offer he can’t refuse.
  2. S01E02Benders S01E02Wake 'Em UpOctober 8, 2015—The guys gain a team sponsor while Paul tries to reschedule a family commitment. Karen shares a questionable new joke with her acupuncturist
  3. S01E03Benders S01E03Prodigal SonOctober 15, 2015—Paul goes clean and sober in an attempt to one up Anthony in a new hockey division. Karen hosts a book club.
  4. S01E04Benders S01E04Fight ClubOctober 22, 2015—The Chubbys crash Paul and Karen’s sick day at home while they deal with a disruptive neighbor.
  5. S01E05Benders S01E05The Sport of KingsOctober 29, 2015—The Chubbys get a new goalie with a promising business venture.
  6. S01E06Benders S01E06Secrets and LiesNovember 5, 2015—Paul finds out Karen has a secret journal. Sebalos falls for a masseuse.
  7. S01E07Benders S01E07Nice Day for a Boat RideNovember 12, 2015—Karen returns from Vegas with a pair of surprises for Paul. Anthony tries to tune out the noise of a new relationship.
  8. S01E08California Here We ComeNovember 19, 2015—Paul and Karen contemplate the future as Karen receives an exciting new job offer. The Chubbys host a farewell party.

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Cast

Andrew SchulzAndrew SchulzPaul RosenbergChris DistefanoChris DistefanoAnthonyLindsey BroadLindsey BroadKaren RosenbergMark GessnerMark GessnerDickyRuy IskandarRuy IskandarSebalos

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