Season 1
13 episodes · 2014
1Bench Rivalry
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.
2Hair Apparent
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.
3Close But No Cigar
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.
4Benchmark
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.
5Parklandia
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.
6No Try Just Do
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.
7It's a Girl's World
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.
8Bill of Approval
Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.
9Fun with Dick and Debbie
Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.
10Cobbler, Butcher, Biker
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.
11A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit
Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.
12Bench Rap
Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.
13One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Stevefinale
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