Ep 2. Driving Miss Johnson

The High Court season 1 episode 2, "Driving Miss Johnson," is a comedic courtroom show where real cases are presented to a judge who also happens to be a marijuana enthusiast. The judge, Doug Benson, oversees the cases and delivers his verdict while also providing humorous commentary throughout.

In this episode, the case at hand involves Judy Johnson, a woman who was pulled over for driving under the influence. Ms. Johnson was driving her Jeep on a dirt road out in the desert when she was pulled over by a sheriff's deputy who suspected that she was intoxicated. Ms. Johnson asserts that she only had a couple of glasses of wine earlier in the day and was not impaired. However, the deputy claimed that she failed a field sobriety test and was being reckless.

Ms. Johnson decides to plead her case before Judge Benson in hopes that she can convince him that she was not drunk and should not be punished for driving under the influence. As the case unfolds, Judge Benson listens intently to the testimony from both Ms. Johnson and the arresting officer.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the typical comedic banter that has come to be expected from Judge Benson. His witty one-liners and observations keep the mood light, even as serious subject matter is being discussed. Meanwhile, Ms. Johnson grows increasingly frustrated as she tries to prove her innocence to the judge.

Judge Benson's verdict ultimately ends up hinging on whether or not Ms. Johnson was actually drunk at the time she was pulled over. Without giving away too much of the episode, it can be said that he approaches the case with a healthy dose of skepticism and tries to remain as impartial as possible.

Overall, "Driving Miss Johnson" is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of The High Court. It showcases Judge Benson's unique brand of humor while also exploring a serious issue that affects many people on a daily basis. The result is a fun and engaging show that is well worth watching.