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Bench Rivalry

Episode number: 1

Overview: Steve Buscemi has a new show idea but Chris Rock has his doubts. Actor Anthony Laciura sits down to help, but Steve's brother Michael has his own ideas.

Hair Apparent

Episode number: 2

Overview: Rosie Perez takes a seat on the bench to talk about where she comes from, Geo leaves for important business, and Michael helps Rosie to her next appointment.

Close But No Cigar

Episode number: 3

Overview: Steve sits and smokes e-cigars with Billy Connolly. Later, Steve works connections with his brother Michael to get Colin Quinn as a possible guest.

Benchmark

Episode number: 4

Overview: Steve hosts his biggest show yet. With a live audience, Steve talks with Rosanne Cash about her southern roots, while Michael Shannon needs new shoelaces.

Parklandia

Episode number: 5

Overview: Fred Armisen is running late for an appearance on another talking show, but takes a moment to reminisce with Steve about a play they did together.

No Try Just Do

Episode number: 6

Overview: After a tour of Himalayan art with Rubin Museum Program Director Tim McHenry, Steve and Buddhist nun Ani Trime Lhamo sit down, be quiet, and see what happens.

It's a Girl's World

Episode number: 7

Overview: Steve talks to GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan about his lyrical influences before heading to the Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet some higher dimensional beings.

Bill of Approval

Episode number: 8

Overview: Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.

Fun with Dick and Debbie

Episode number: 9

Overview: Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.

Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

Episode number: 10

Overview: Steve talks to Tom McCarthy about his upcoming film The Cobbler and Bobby Cannavale cuts in to debate the carnivorous origins of Italian-American names.

A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit

Episode number: 11

Overview: Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.

Bench Rap

Episode number: 12

Overview: Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.

One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

Episode number: 13

Overview: Steve and Geo mix it up with Michael Kenneth Williams, musician Jake La Botz and The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams before warming the bench with brother Michael