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Season 1

  • S01E01 Bench Rivalry

    • May 15, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E02 Hair Apparent

    • May 15, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E03 Close But No Cigar

    • May 15, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E04 Benchmark

    • May 15, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E05 Parklandia

    • June 9, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E06 No Try Just Do

    • June 9, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E07 It's a Girl's World

    • June 9, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E08 Bill of Approval

    • June 9, 2014
    • AOL

    Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.

  • S01E09 Fun with Dick and Debbie

    • June 10, 2014
    • AOL

    Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.

  • S01E10 Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

    • July 10, 2014
    • AOL

    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.

  • S01E11 A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit

    • July 10, 2014
    • AOL

    Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.

  • S01E12 Bench Rap

    • July 10, 2014
    • AOL

    Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.

  • S01E13 One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

    • July 10, 2014
    • AOL

    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

Season 2

  • S02E01 Every Dog Has Its Day

    • June 4, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve Buscemi sits down for a second season of Park Bench with brother Michael, co-host Geo, and bandleader Anthony Laciura. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (The Jack and Triumph Show, Adult Swim) teaches Steve some new tricks.

  • S02E02 Sidekicker

    • June 25, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve and Geo discuss their future, Debi Mazar talks about an elevator ride with Madonna, while Kenan Thompson takes off on a new career.

  • S02E03 No Fools, No Fun

    • July 2, 2015
    • AOL

    Geo takes a meeting with Michael, while Steve and potential co-host Mark Boone Junior unwittingly audition the band Puss n Boots (Norah Jones, Catherine Popper, Sasha Dobson).

  • S02E04 Back in the Day

    • July 9, 2015
    • AOL

    Jim Jarmusch talks to Steve, Geo and Michael about music, movies, and the virtues of being an amateur

  • S02E05 La Neighbor Delight

    • July 16, 2015
    • AOL

    Geo nixes the guest list, while Steve runs into neighbor John Turturro and Michael shows up to wrestle. Later at La Bagel Delight, the folly of a quote is revealed by writers Siri Hustvedt and Paul Auster.

  • S02E06 I.O.U.

    • July 16, 2015
    • AOL

    John Oliver pays a debt, Geo recommends a do over and Steve gets a second chance with the "Last Week Tonight" host.

  • S02E07 Orange is The New Steve

    • July 30, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve sits with Piper Kerman, author of "Orange is the New Black". Glenn E. Martin joins to discuss Just Leadership USA, while Geo and Michael Bench Talk with "Orange" cast Michelle Hurst, Annie Golden, and Jackie Cruz.

  • S02E08 Sound Salvation

    • August 6, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve meets up with Elvis Costello in Geo’s old neighborhood to discuss sweets, dance bands, Springsteen and growing up in a musical family. Michael joins to hear Elvis perform “Radio Soul.”

  • S02E09 Park Mensch

    • August 13, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve talks to Gilbert Gottfried about being a stand up guy. Travis and Geo try to pull a fast one, and Michael sees an opportunity.

  • S02E10 Truth Be Told

    • August 20, 2015
    • AOL

    Geo and Steve take a coffee break with performer Justin Vivian Bond, musicians Thomas Bartlett, NathAnn Carrera, and Claudia Chopek. Girls actor Zosia Mamet fast talks Steve, Travis asks for a favor and Michael saves the day.

  • S02E11 Leading Lady

    • August 27, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve and Geo search high and low for New Yorkers to share their concerns with Public Advocate Letitia James.

  • S02E12 All In

    • September 3, 2015
    • AOL

    Steve plays poker with actors Kathy Najimy, Amber Tamblyn and Bridget Everett. David Blaine raises the stakes. Then Geo, Michael, Steve and Anthony join Miwa Gemini and the Main Squeeze Orchestra for a grand finale.

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