About this season
Private Benjamin is an American sitcom based on the movie of the same name. The show aired on CBS from April 6, 1981, to January 10, 1983. Eileen Brennan, who reprised her role from the film, won an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for her work on the series.
Episodes (13)
1. Astro Chimp
Aired 27 September 1982 • 23 min
2. Judy's Army
Aired 4 October 1982 • 23 min
Private Benjamin wants to prove to Major Allan that she is a good soldier, and almost dies doing so.
3. You Ought to be in Pictures
Aired 11 October 1982 • 23 min
4. Ross vs. the Robot
Aired 18 October 1982 • 23 min
5. Chariots of Ire
Aired 1 November 1982 • 23 min
6. The Triangle
Aired 8 November 1982 • 23 min
When Colonel Fielding learns that a general's daughter, who hates to lose, is competing against Ft. Bradley in the upcoming track meet, he orders Capt. Lewis to ensure her win. To guarantee the girl's victory, Lewis convinces Pvt. Judy Benjamin to enter the race.
7. Fielding's Crisis
Aired 15 November 1982 • 23 min
8. Be All That You Can Be
Aired 22 November 1982 • 23 min
9. The Talent Show
Aired 29 November 1982 • 23 min
10. Tank's Solider
Aired 13 December 1982 • 23 min
11. Sacred Land
Aired 27 December 1982 • 23 min
An Indian tribe declares that part of the base, where a gymnasium is being constructed, is their sacred burial ground. Colonel Fielding refuses to stop construction, and Pvt. Judy Benjamin comes to the rescue.
12. Take My Mother, Please
Aired 3 January 1983 • 23 min
Pvt. Judy Benjamin's mother Harriet arrives at the base after leaving her husband. Colonel Fielding, hoping to gain a NATO command, decides to reunite the feuding couple.
13. Judy's Cousin
Aired 10 January 1983 • 23 min