Matlock 1986
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
Episodes
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S1·E1 Diary of a Perfect MurderAtlanta lawyer Ben Matlock takes on the high profile case of a television reporter accused of murdering his former wife. The case is complicated when his daughter…
S1·E2 The JudgeBen Matlock accepts the pro bono case of Kevin Meredith, a young man accused of murdering his lover, whom Ben soon realises had a much more powerful lover.
S1·E3 The StripperYears ago, Ben represented Jason Hardiman in his divorce proceedings, and upon his instructions, offered Carla a small fortune to relinquish custody of their son. She…
S1·E4 The AffairMatlock represents the a maid accused of killing her employer, at the request of the man's widow. The request is a little odd, but it seems Christina Ward wants people…
S1·E5 The SeductionMatlock is hired to defend Brad Bingham, an aging football star with a reputation as a womanizer who was about to be cut from the team. Charlene is resistant to Ben's…
S1·E6 The Don (1)When Nicholas Baron, a well known mobster, is accused of murdering one of his rivals, he asks Ben Matlock to represent him. Ben initially refuses, but agrees to…
S1·E7 The Don (2)Even though they've lost a key witness, Matlock keeps defending Nicholas Baron. Daniel tries to convince Matlock that his father just can't handle any stress due to his…
S1·E8 The SistersHarold Scully is a boring man. But at least he knows that. When he begs old acquaintance Ben Matlock to defend him on charges of murdering his wealthy wife Esther,…
S1·E9 The CopDetective Joe Peters has been accused of taking bribes and murdering a fence, and also suspected in the death of a fellow cop. When it comes right down to it, one of the…
S1·E10 The AngelMatlock reluctantly agrees to hire free-spirited rock star Angel after Charlene reveals she's already taken the job for them. Angel has been accused of killing her…
S1·E11 The ProfessorProfessor Erskine Tate wakes from a drunken stupor behind the wheel of his car. He doesn't know how he got there or what happened. When he's accused of having hit a…
S1·E12 Santa ClausWhen a down-on-his luck Santa Claus (Tom McCabe) is accused of killing the landlord who was about to evict not only him but everyone else in the apartment complex, the…
S1·E13 The ChefMichael and Victoria Edwards may be divorced, but unfortunately, she couldn't keep him from being a guest on her show. When Michael dies after testing out the dish they…
S1·E14 The AuthorMary Ann Newton has written a book (Secret Confessions) that purports to be fiction, but upon a deeper look, it seems to be an expose on the citizens of a small town.…
S1·E15 The Rat PackWhen Beverly Hills cookie entrepreneur Adam Gardner's girlfriend is found dead in his hot tub, the case against him looks bleak, especially when an eye witness points…
S1·E16 The NurseKathy Warren was a private nurse working for the St. Johns. One night while she was out, Peter St. John died, and when it was determined to be murder, she was the prime…
S1·E17 The ConvictSeven years ago Ben defended Les Matthews, who was accused of killing his friend and business partner and Ben lost. Today Matthews has been granted parole. While working…
S1·E18 The Court Martial (1)Ben is hired by a friend to defend his son, who is in the army, who's been charged with killing the sadistic lieutenant, whose mistreatment of his men led to the death…
S1·E19 The Court Martial (2)As the case progresses, Ben discovers that the lieutenant and four other officers may have been involved in some kind of illegal activities. Charlene who has been…
S1·E20 The TherapistMatlock is hired to defend a popular actor when he's accused of killing the man who ran the sex-therapy clinic where he was staying, ostensibly for releasing his name to…
S1·E21 The People vs. MatlockWhile defending union boss Gerald O'Hara, who has been accused of murdering his chief rival for his seat (Dan Keaton), Matlock is furious when juror number seven (Harry…
S1·E22 The PhotographerAmy Adler had a juvenile record before becoming a photographer's assistant. When the photographer she works for is murdered, she begs Matlock to help her out. While pro…
S1·E23 The ReporterWhen Laurie Palmer is arrested for killing her husband, the reporter covering the case is convinced of her innocence, and goes to Ben Matlock looking for help.
S1·E24 The DoctorsDr. David Westlake was a nasty piece of work who had a reputation for making trouble for his medical students. Any one of four men had a motive to kill Westlake, but…Cast
D
David Froman
Lt. Bob Brooks
R
Richard Newton
Judge Richard Cooksey
L
Lee Lively
Judge Caldwell
L
Lucille Meredith
Irene Sawyer
F
Frank Kahlil Wheaton
Bailiff
R
Ray Templin
Piano Player
D
Diana Taylor
Prosecutor
G
Grayce Spence
Judge Drake
M
Mick McGovern
Prosecutor
R
Rick Warner
Lt. Norman Bigelow
J
John Keenan
Russ
C
C.K. Bibby
Bradford Wilcox
N
Nick DeMauro
Charlie
W
Will Jeffries
Jeff Lindquist
M
Michael C. Gwynne
Larry Cooper
N
Nina Repeta
Kathy Bridges
M
Mert Hatfield
Detective Steve Cavallo
D
David Lenthall
Det. Marks
L
Lewis Musser
Bobby
E
Eric Paisley
Ralph Fowler
G
George Nannarello
Technician
B
Barry Bell
Robber
D
Dan Cox
Man With Camera
Crew
- Creator
- Dean Hargrove
- Producers
- Dean Hargrove, Joel Steiger, Fred Silverman
- Executive Producers
- Andy Griffith
Details
- First air date
- Mar 3, 1986
- Last air date
- May 7, 1995
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 194
- Episode runtime
- 45 min
- Network
- NBC, ABC
- Status
- Ended
- Studios
- Viacom Productions, Dean Hargrove Productions, Fred Silverman Company, The Matlock Company
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
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