Episodes
Benson the Hero
October 4, 1985
While Governor Gatling is away, Benson and Clayton are depended upon to spend an 8 million dollar budget surplus before the next fiscal year, which is only a matter of several hours away. When the surplus was found out by someone, The Governor and Clayton go through political embarassment.
Love and Politics
October 11, 1985
When Benson revisits a relationship with Senator Hartford, the Senator changes her position on Clayton's commercial-development-of-state-parks bill. When Benson calls her on it, she flip-flops again and ultimately abstains.
Uncle Jack
October 18, 1985
Benson tries to bring the Governor and his brother Jack together after 25 years of not seeing each other.
The Stranger
October 25, 1985
A mysterious stranger lurks around the Governor's mansion on Haloween night.
We Spy
November 8, 1985
While Benson and Kraus go to East Germany on official business, the two are accused of being spies and get arrested.
$1,000,000 an Hour
November 15, 1985
Synopsis currently unknown
Flight of the Dodo: Part 1
November 29, 1985
Despite warnings, on their way to fly a helicopter to play golf, Benson, the Governor, and Clayton run into disasterous problems with Clayton as their pilot.
Flight of the Dodo: Part 2
December 6, 1985
After crash landing the helicopter in the desert, Benson, the Governor, and Clayton all struggle to survive on account of them being stranded.
Two Boys and Their Dog
December 13, 1985
Benson becomes involved in one of Clayton's wacky investment schemes. This one is investing in a weiner-dog to breed for puppies, but Benson grows too attached to the dog, as does also Clayton.
Last Man on Earth
January 3, 1986
After talk about Halley's comet, Karus dreams that she and Benson are the only ones left on earth.
Secret Love
January 18, 1986
Clayton's nomination of the Governor's budget director has a problem after it is found out that Clayton lives with a Soviet defector.
Summer of Discontent
January 25, 1986
Benson and the Governor seek advice from a conservationist in helping them pass some environmental legislation.
Parade Rest
February 1, 1986
A veteran is hired to retile the bathroom, but happens to disappear. Benson now has to investigate what happened and where his wherabouts are.
Reel Murder: Part 1
February 8, 1986
Actor George Kennedy's plan to film a movie in the Goveror's mansion runs into deadly problems, and turns into a lethal murder mystery.
Reel Murder: Part 2
February 15, 1986
With everyone's lives in danger and not much time left, they try to crack the case and survive.
The Hat and the Ring
February 22, 1986
Benson, convinced that the question Senator Hartford has for him is ""the"" question, runs quickly to initiate a proposal.
The Bucks Stop Here
March 1, 1986
Clayton has his sights on running the family fortune, until he meets his father's new, young, and pretty fiancee. Then he realizes that inheriting the fortune will be pretty challenging.
Pardon Me
March 15, 1986
Benson persuades to pardon a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 25 years.
Hi, Society
March 22, 1986
A conservation expert may help Benson and the Governor pass an inportant bill, but when Kraus hears of the strategy, she leaks it out to a friend who turs out to be a columnist and a major gossip to people who can owe her a favor for information.
Three on a Mismatch
March 29, 1986
The Governor answers an ad from a personal's column from a magazine.
Friends and Enemies
April 12, 1986
With Governor Gatling's term about to close and Benson up to run for Governor, the Governor learns that he can run for yet one more term and decides to grab it. This leads to a final competition, hurt, and quarrels between the Governor and Benson. (Part 1 of 2)
And the Winner is . . .
April 19, 1986
As time is running out, Benson, the Governor, or the crooked senator will soon be out of a job. Which one? As the details come to a close we find that the winner of the election is......
