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.
Nominated at Golden Globe Awards — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Eileen Brennan
Nominated at Golden Globe Awards — 1983
Winner at Golden Globe Awards — Favorite New TV Comedy Program
Winner at Primetime Emmy Awards — Eileen Brennan
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — 1982
Nominated at Primetime Emmy Awards — 1983
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
4 episodes · 1981
Episode 1. Benjamin to the Rescue
1981-04-06 · 23 min
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Episode 2. Jungle Swamp Survival
1981-04-13 · 23 min
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Episode 3. The Party
1981-04-20 · 23 min
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Episode 4. Captain's Helper
1981-04-27 · 23 min
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Season 2
22 episodes · 1981
Episode 1. Judy's in the Driver's Seat
1981-10-12 · 23 min
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Episode 2. Judy Got Her Gun
1981-10-19 · 23 min
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Episode 3. So Long, Sergeant Ross
1981-10-26 · 23 min
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Episode 4. Give Me Liberty (1)
1981-11-02 · 23 min
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Episode 5. Give Me Liberty (2)
1981-11-09 · 23 min
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Episode 6. For the Love of Judy
1981-11-16 · 23 min
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Episode 7. Bye, Bye Benjamin
1981-11-30 · 23 min
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Episode 8. Undercover Judy
1981-12-07 · 23 min
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Episode 9. Gone with the Jeep
1981-12-21 · 23 min
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Episode 10. A Bath for Benjamin
1981-12-28 · 23 min
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Episode 11. Man on the Floor
1982-01-04 · 23 min
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Episode 12. Not For Men Only
1982-01-18 · 23 min
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Episode 13. Moments to Remember
1982-01-25 · 23 min
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Episode 14. I Wonder Who's Blackballing Her Now?
1982-02-01 · 23 min
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Episode 15. Are You Sure Mike Wallace Started Out Like This?
1982-02-08 · 23 min
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Episode 16. Beauty and the Brass
1982-02-15 · 23 min
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Episode 17. When It's Hot, It's Hot
1982-03-01 · 23 min
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Episode 18. Reds and Blues
1982-03-15 · 23 min
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Episode 19. Profiles in Courage
1982-04-05 · 23 min
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Episode 20. S*M*A*S*H
1982-04-12 · 23 min
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Episode 21. Me, Me, Me
1982-04-19 · 23 min
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Episode 22. The Real World
1982-04-26 · 23 min
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Season 3
13 episodes · 1982
Episode 1. Astro Chimp
1982-09-27 · 23 min
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Episode 2. Judy's Army
1982-10-04 · 23 min
Private Benjamin wants to prove to Major Allan that she is a good soldier, and almost dies doing so.
Episode 3. You Ought to be in Pictures
1982-10-11 · 23 min
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Episode 4. Ross vs. the Robot
1982-10-18 · 23 min
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Episode 5. Chariots of Ire
1982-11-01 · 23 min
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Episode 6. The Triangle
1982-11-08 · 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…
Episode 7. Fielding's Crisis
1982-11-15 · 23 min
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Episode 8. Be All That You Can Be
1982-11-22 · 23 min
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Episode 9. The Talent Show
1982-11-29 · 23 min
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Episode 10. Tank's Solider
1982-12-13 · 23 min
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Episode 11. Sacred Land
1982-12-27 · 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.
Episode 12. Take My Mother, Please
1983-01-03 · 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.
