<![CDATA[ Latest from Next TV in Benched ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/tag/benched Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ USA Benches ‘Benched’ ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/usa-benches-benched-386955 rCw641Sa5PpWttpRT7sDbw Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:45:00 +0000 false false false

USA continues to reshape its original series lineup, this time benching freshman comedy Benched after its rookie run.

Benched, which debuted in October to 870,000 viewers, aired what turned out to be its last episode on Dec. 30.

USA was already cutting back on its scripted comedies, leaving only Sirens and Playing House on its schedule.

The network also concluded the run for a pair of long-running dramas, ending Covert Affairs and White Collarlast year after five and six seasons, respectively.

The cable network, which ceded its perch atop cable primetime to ESPN in 2014, has renewed a number of series, including Royal Pains, Suits, Graceland, Satisfaction, Playing House and Chrisley Knows Best. On tap for 2015:  Dig, Mr. Robot and Complications.

The network also has four pilots in the works.

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]]> <![CDATA[ USA To Bow Comedy Series, ‘Benched’ ]]> https://www.nexttv.com/news/usa-bow-comedy-series-benched-384068 cNvBnR9MeYQZJWDWw9G1aV Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:15:00 +0000 false false false

The new comedy series Benched, starring Eliza Coupe, is set to premiere October 28th at 10:30 p.m. ET, following Modern Family and Chrisley Knows Best.

"We are excited to cap off the night with this standout comedy from some of the most talented creatives in the business, said President of USA Network, Chris McCumber.

‘Benched’ explores the fall of high-powered lawyer Nina Whitley (Coupe), as her dream of partner is denied, throwing her into the world of public defenders.

Nina freaks out when the announcement is made for partner, knocking things over and creating havoc. From a dynamic law firm to a public defenders office, she is left with the job of defending those who cannot afford legal help.

Starring Jay Harrington, Oscar Nunez, Maria Bamford and Jolene Purdy, she is forced to get close with her new coworkers, as well as her ex-fiance, the star of the District Attorney’s office.

To learn more, catch the first clip of the new comedy series.

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