Benson - S01E18: Checkmate
An 11 year old Soviet is brought to the mansion for a professional chess tournament. While the boy is homesick and wanting to be out of the public's eye, he sees Katie who hides him in her room. All hell breaks loose when the Soviets can't find him and accuses the US staff of kidnapping him. The Soviets then threaten war if the boy is not returned.
Director: Tony Mordente
Cast: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams, Missy Gold, Lewis J. Stadlen
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Benson S01E18 Synopsis
Stream Benson "Checkmate" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1980-02-07, this episode is part of Season 1 of Benson. Directed by Tony Mordente, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Comedy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. An 11 year old Soviet is brought to the mansion for a professional chess tournament. While the boy is homesick and wanting to be out of the public's eye, he sees Katie who hides him in her room. All hell breaks loose when the Soviets can't find him a...
