Ep 4. Trust Me

Following the lives of the Governor's Mansion staff, Benson is a television sitcom that takes a humorous look at its main character, Benson DuBois, the butler who becomes the governor's right-hand man. In season 1 episode 4, titled Trust Me, the governor and his staff are preparing for a crucial dinner with political influencers. However, when Benson's former boss, the ambassador, arrives to visit him, Benson's attention begins to waver, and his co-workers grow increasingly suspicious of his motives.

The episode starts with Benson getting a call from his old boss, the Ambassador. Benson is surprised to hear that the ambassador will be visiting him, and he's happy to prepare himself to meet him. Meanwhile, the governor's team is preparing for a dinner with some of the state's most influential political figures, and things have to be perfect. Pete, the governor's assistant, asks Benson to create a magnificent table decoration to impress the dinner guests, but Benson is distracted, making Pete suspicious of his actions.

As Benson is preparing to leave the mansion, the governor's secretary, Marcia, asks him to carry out several tasks that she deems important. However, he tells her that he can't acquire the needed items, and Marcia is upset with him. Benson assures her that he'll take care of everything, but she's still skeptical about his ability to handle the governor's office. Meanwhile, Benson is preparing to meet his old boss, and he's excited and nervous about their reunion.

Benson's former boss, the ambassador, arrives, and Benson is surprised to see that he's brought his daughter, a young girl named Jessica. Benson is happy to see his old boss again, but the ambassador's visit is creating a problem for the governor's mansion. Benson is supposed to be working at the mansion, so his absence is causing chaos, and it's making the staff nervous. The governor himself is also surprised by Benson's absence and asks where he is. Pete tells him that Benson is off visiting his old boss, and the governor is worried about how the ambassador's visit might affect his re-election campaign.

As the evening approaches, Benson goes back to the mansion, and he gets back to work. However, his mind is still on the ambassador and his daughter. He begins to think of ways to impress Jessica with his work, including the table decoration that he promised to create earlier. Benson works late into the evening, trying to create the perfect decoration for the governor's dinner. The governor's team is still worried about Benson's actions, and they are concerned about his absence during this crucial time.

As the governor's dinner begins, the staff is nervous and anxious about how it will go. Benson arrives at the event late, but he brings with him the fantastic table decoration that he prepared during his absence. The guests are impressed, and one of them even asks who created it. Benson is happy to receive the recognition, but his mind is still on the ambassador and Jessica. He excuses himself from the dinner to visit them, and his co-workers grow even more suspicious of his motives.

However, Benson's intentions are pure, and he shares a heartwarming moment with Jessica where he tells her the story of how he became a butler. The story brings the two of them closer together, and Benson returns to the dinner ready to finish his work in the governor's mansion, full of renewed energy and confidence in himself.

In conclusion, Benson season 1 episode 4, Trust Me, is a delightful episode that showcases Benson's caring nature and his willingness to go above and beyond to help those he cares for. It's a heartwarming story that showcases Benson's beloved character, and it's a must-watch for any fans of the show.