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Matlock is a legal drama series starring Andy Griffith as defense attorney Ben Matlock - a Harvard-educated, fiery southerner who charges $100,000 a case to brilliantly defend his clients by finding the real killer.
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- 01The ScandalThe prime suspect in the murder of a prominent attorney is an employee who accused him of sexual harassment.
- 02The DareAfter a wealthy philanthropist tells Matlock that he is incapable of solving a true murder, he has Matlock's best friend murdered. Now, in order to bring down a diabolical killer, Ben must search for clues that will prove the truth and expose the killer.
- 03
The TabloidA senatorial candidate is accused of murdering the editor of a tabloid that smeared her.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
The JudgeSeptember 23, 1986—Matlock accepts the pro bono case of Kevin Meredith, a young man accused of murdering his lover, whom Matlock soon realises had a much more - S01E02
The StripperSeptember 30, 1986—Ben defends an exotic dancer accused of murdering her ex-husband, a man determined to have her declared an unfit mother. - S01E03
The AffairOctober 7, 1986—A socialite retains Matlock to defend her husband's accused killer, a maid who won't help her own defense. - S01E04
The SeductionOctober 14, 1986—Ben defends an over-the-hill quarterback with a reputation as a womanizer who is accused of killing his team-owner girlfriend. - S01E05
The DonOctober 28, 1986—When Nicholas Baron, a well known mobster, is accused of murdering one of his rivals, he asks Ben and Charlene to represent him. Ben initial - S01E06
The DonNovember 4, 1986—Even though they've lost a key witness, Matlock keeps defending Nicholas Baron. Daniel tries to convince Matlock that his father just can't - S01E07
The SistersNovember 11, 1986—Two sisters with a penchant for murder do away with their rich aunt and frame their uncle, whom Matlock agrees to defend. - S01E08
The CopNovember 18, 1986—Detective 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 - S01E09
The AngelNovember 25, 1986—Matlock reluctantly agrees to hire free-spirited rock star Angel after Charlene reveals she's already taken the job for them. Angel has been - S01E10
The ProfessorDecember 2, 1986—Professor 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 - S01E11
Santa ClausDecember 9, 1986—When a down-on-his luck Santa Claus is accused of killing the landlord who was about to evict not only him but everyone else in the apartmen - S01E12
The ChefJanuary 6, 1987—Michael and Victoria Edwards may be divorced, but unfortunately, she couldn't keep him from being a guest on her show. When Michael dies aft - S01E13
The AuthorJanuary 13, 1987—Mary 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 - S01E14
The Rat PackJanuary 20, 1987—When cookie entrepreneur Adam Gardner's girlfriend is found dead in his hot tub, the case against him looks bleak, especially when an eye wi - S01E15
The NurseFebruary 3, 1987—Kathy 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 - S01E16
The ConvictFebruary 10, 1987—Matlock gets a second chance at justice when a former client, convicted of murder, kills an inmate in self-defense. - S01E17
The Court-MartialFebruary 17, 1987—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 - S01E18
The Court-MartialFebruary 24, 1987—As the case progresses, Ben discovers that the lieutenant and four other officers may have been involved in some kind of illegal activities. - S01E19
The TherapistMarch 3, 1987—Matlock 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, ostensi - S01E20
The People vs. MatlockMarch 24, 1987—While defending union boss Gerald O'Hara, who has been accused of murdering his chief rival for his seat, Matlock is furious when juror numb - S01E21
The PhotographerMarch 31, 1987—Amy Adler had a juvenile record before becoming a photographer's assistant, who'd been terminated for coming to work late. When the photogra - S01E22
The ReporterMay 5, 1987—When Laurie Palmer is arrested for killing her husband, the reporter covering the case is convinced of her innocence, and goes to Ben Matloc - S01E23
The DoctorsMay 12, 1987—Habitually angry Dr Dave Westlake supervises a team of doctors and threatens them with bad performance reviews before being killed. Team mem
Season02
- S02E01
The BillionaireSeptember 22, 1987—The son of an American businessman living in London is convicted of his father's murder, prompting his sister to hire Matlock to prove that - S02E02
Blind JusticeSeptember 29, 1987—A blind man kills the man who blinded him and frames the man's girlfriend. - S02E03
The AnnihilatorOctober 13, 1987—Ben's assistant Cassie convinces Ben to defend a professional wrestler accused of killing a rival wrestler. - S02E04
The HusbandOctober 20, 1987—Matlock agrees to defend a woman called Judy but is shocked when he finds out her husband has two other wives. - S02E05
The Power BrokersOctober 27, 1987—Matlock reluctantly takes the case when Melinda Stuart's source is murdered. The biggest problem is that she's more interested in listening - S02E06
The Power BrokersNovember 3, 1987—After Agent Davies offers Melinda an exclusive, she changes her plea to guilty. Matlock tries to talk to her, especially after it's revealed - S02E07
The NetworkDecember 1, 1987—Network programming chief Paul J. Bartel is murdered, leaving Hollywood baffled as to the identity of the killer. Matlock comes to town to r - S02E08
The Best FriendDecember 8, 1987—A writer is found shot to death while he was writing a tell-all book about Georgia's most prominent political family, the Douglases. James D - S02E09
The Country BoyDecember 15, 1987—Jimmy Legrand is Matlock's favorite country singer of all time. When he's accused of a hit-and-run, Matlock leaps at the chance to defend hi - S02E10
The GiftDecember 22, 1987—When Matlock takes on the defense of a man accused of murdering his vindictive ex-wife, he also has his hands full baby-sitting the man's da - S02E11
The GamblerDecember 29, 1987—Ben defends an Atlanta police lieutenant who is accused of murdering his girlfriend after learning of her true identity. - S02E12
The BodyJanuary 5, 1988—Matlock defends a woman accused of killing the exercise instructor she believed was having an affair with her husband. - S02E13
The ReunionJanuary 12, 1988—Ben must defend an old friend when a former law school classmate, who was the accused's business partner, is murdered. - S02E14
The GigoloJanuary 19, 1988—Ben defends a dance instructor charged in the murder of a wealthy, jealous matron who cut off his money. - S02E15
The UmpireJanuary 26, 1988—Matlock defends an insurance salesman who has been accused of killing his boss, who is also a softball umpire, following a bad call during a - S02E16
The InvestigationFebruary 2, 1988—Matlock discovers that his client, who's accused of killing a mob-hunting congressman, is the son of a major organized-crime figure. - S02E17
The InvestigationFebruary 9, 1988—Ben must prevent a mob war when the crime-boss father of his client discovers the evidence against his son was manufactured. - S02E18
The HuckstersFebruary 16, 1988—Ben must defend an infuriated investor who is accused of murdering the slick owner of a bogus company. - S02E19
The LovelornFebruary 23, 1988—A man pays an angry visit to the Advice Column writer counselor whom he believes ruined his marriage with the advice she gave to his wife. M - S02E20
The GeniusMarch 15, 1988—When his genius nephew is accused of murder, Ben's only hope for acquittal lies in his client's ability to outwit a computer. - S02E21
The MagicianMarch 22, 1988—Matlock intends to enjoy an evening watching the Amazing Zeigler but the illusionist's contentious relation with his assistant erupts. Her s - S02E22
The FishermanMarch 29, 1988—Ben defends a Vietnamese fisherman accused of killing the man who was terrorizing him and his fellow countrymen. - S02E23
The HeiressMay 3, 1988—An heiress who's just been released from a mental institution is.accused of murdering the administrator of her trust fund. Matlock's defense
Season03
- S03E01
The LemonNovember 29, 1988—Don Knotts is Matlock's new neighbor, Les Calhoun. In this episode, Les returns a malfunctioning used car he just bought and becomes the pri - S03E02
The AmbassadorDecember 6, 1988—A British diplomat accused of killing his married lover's husband refuses to hide behind diplomatic immunity, so a lawyer who's a friend of - S03E03
The AmbassadorDecember 13, 1988— - S03E04
The MistressDecember 20, 1988—Ben searches for a witness capable of clearing his client in her unfaithful husband's murder. - S03E05
The D.J.January 3, 1989—Ben dislikes his client, an obnoxious radio personality accused of killing a rival disc jockey. - S03E06
The CaptainJanuary 10, 1989—Ben defends a patrolman framed for murder but is upset when the prime suspect appears to be the chief of police, an old friend. - S03E07
The VendettaJanuary 17, 1989—Ned Billings, the brother of James Billings, a man who had framed a College Professor of Matlock's comes to Matlock's Office, and holds Mich - S03E08
The MayorJanuary 31, 1989—A newspaper reporter summons Matlock to Chicago after the Mayor is assassinated and a notorious activist is accused. The lawyer tries to fig - S03E09
The MayorFebruary 7, 1989—Matlock's task is complicated when the Mayor's assistant is killed with the reporter's gun. The reporter travels to Texas in pursuit of the - S03E10
The Black WidowFebruary 14, 1989—Seven years earlier Ken Wilson was sent to prison, convicted of murdering his wife, Ann. After he's released, he runs into his wife in Los A - S03E11
The Other WomanFebruary 21, 1989—Ben defends psychiatrist Lucas Forbes accused of killing Adam Whitley, the cruel abusive husband of his crippled patient Erin Whitley by gun - S03E12
The StarletFebruary 28, 1989—An old friend comes to Matlock to beg him to prove that her daughter Lauren didn't murder her rival Morgan Girard after a beauty contest. - S03E13
The PsychicMarch 7, 1989—Matlock agrees to defend a psychic, Jennifer Holtz, who claims to have seen the murder before it ever took place. - S03E14
The ThiefMarch 28, 1989—When a rare coin dealer is charged with murdering a thieving employee, he hires Matlock to defend him. Tyler is less than thrilled when Matl - S03E15
The ThiefApril 4, 1989—Matlock and Tyler discover that somebody else has kidnapped Linda's son, which was part of her scheme. Matlock also searches for some hard-t - S03E16
The ThoroughbredApril 18, 1989—When the manager of a thoroughbred farm is murdered, her father begs Matlock to represent the mentally handicapped man accused of the crime. - S03E17
The ModelApril 25, 1989—Matlock has finally had the breakthrough in the case he was struggling with, but after being hit by a car, he needs to put the case together - S03E18
The CultMay 2, 1989—A man who attempted to rescue his son from a religious cult is framed for the murder of the cult leader. - S03E19
The Blues SingerMay 9, 1989—A singer-composer finds an old blues musician living on the streets. He takes the old man to his home over the objections of everyone. Later - S03E20
The PriestMay 16, 1989—Ex-mobster Nathan Carlino is accused of killing a priest. Alex Winthrop wants to handle the case but Carlino wants a seasoned lawyer. Ben ge
Season04
- S04E01
The Hunting PartySeptember 19, 1989—A hot-tempered soldier travels to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to learn the truth about the alleged hunting accident that killed his br - S04E02
The Good BoySeptember 26, 1989—Defending a widow accused of murdering her second husband, Ben suspects her jealous son of the crime. - S04E03
The Best SellerOctober 10, 1989—The husband of a best-selling author is accused of killing a woman with poison meant for his wife. - S04E04
The ExOctober 17, 1989—When Ben and Julie go to Baltimore to defend a case, the prosecuting attorney turns out to be Julie's ex-husband. - S04E05
The ClownOctober 24, 1989—Ben defends a circus clown accused of killing his partner; Conrad gets trapped in a tiger's cage. - S04E06
The StarOctober 31, 1989—Ben defends a director accused of killing an aging actress during her horror-film death scene. - S04E07
The Con ManNovember 7, 1989—After he's conned by a group of con men, Brian Davis is accused of murdering one of them. Matlock agrees to take on the case, and while Mich - S04E08
The PrisonerNovember 14, 1989—Matlock goes behind bars to defend a guard accused of murder in a kangaroo court set up by inmates in a riot-torn prison. - S04E09
The PrisonerNovember 21, 1989—While Matlock finds the weapon inside the prison, Conrad works on the outside to clear the guard and keep Matlock safe. - S04E10
The FugitiveNovember 28, 1989—Ben has trouble with the defense of a brash, young client framed for the murder of a wealthy relative. - S04E11
The BuddiesDecember 12, 1989—On his deathbed, an old friend of Ben's begs him to reopen a cold murder case, suspecting that another of their hunting buddies is the kille - S04E12
The ScroogeDecember 19, 1989—A crusty old toy store owner is accused of killing his partner, whom he denigrated as too generous and soft-hearted to manage their business - S04E13
The WitnessJanuary 2, 1990— - S04E14
The StudentJanuary 9, 1990— - S04E15
The Talk ShowJanuary 16, 1990— - S04E16
The VictimJanuary 23, 1990— - S04E17
The KidnapperFebruary 6, 1990— - S04E18
The ProFebruary 13, 1990— - S04E19
The InformerFebruary 20, 1990— - S04E20
The InformerFebruary 27, 1990— - S04E21
The D.A.March 20, 1990—Julie becomes the target of a witness with psychological problems, leaving Matlock and Conrad to learn who is threatening her, and why. - S04E22
The BlackmailerMay 1, 1990— - S04E23
The Cookie MonsterMay 8, 1990—
Season05
- S05E01
The MotherSeptember 18, 1990— - S05E02
Nowhere to Turn: A Matlock Movie MysterySeptember 25, 1990— - S05E03
The MadamOctober 2, 1990— - S05E04
The Personal TrainerOctober 9, 1990— - S05E05
The NarcOctober 23, 1990— - S05E06
The SecretOctober 30, 1990— - S05E07
The SecretNovember 6, 1990— - S05E08
The BrothersNovember 13, 1990— - S05E09
The Cover GirlNovember 20, 1990— - S05E10
The BikerNovember 27, 1990—A biker who's the bodyguard for an arrogant movie star is accused of killing him. - S05E11
The BrokerDecember 4, 1990—A man whom Julie prosecuted for murder is cleared but found dead himself, and she suspects a connection between his 'suicide' and the murder - S05E12
The FighterDecember 11, 1990—Matlock goes the distance to help a heavyweight boxing champ accused of killing a sports reporter. - S05E13
The CriticJanuary 8, 1991—When a critic is found dead, a young playwright is accused and Ben agrees to defend him. - S05E14
The ParentsJanuary 15, 1991—Matlock defends a couple accused of murdering a new mother who changed her mind about giving up her baby for adoption. - S05E15
The Man of the YearJanuary 29, 1991—On his way to a luncheon where he is to be honoured as `Man of the Year,' Ben and his housekeeper have car trouble, are robbed and then arre - S05E16
The ArsonistFebruary 5, 1991—Ben defends a man accused of murdering his business partner during a fight about hiring an arsonist to burn down their failing store. - S05E17
The FormulaFebruary 12, 1991—Ben seeks the truth on behalf of a chemist accused of stealing a hair growth formula and murdering its inventor. - S05E18
The TrialFebruary 19, 1991—Newly appointed Special Prosecutor Matlock investigates the murder of an assistant district attorney and finds evidence pointing to members - S05E19
The TrialFebruary 26, 1991—Special Prosecutor Matlock faces a top defense attorney in his prosecution of two judges and a lawyer. - S05E20
The AccidentMarch 26, 1991—Matlock defends a man charged with killing an ambulance-chasing lawyer who specialized in personal injury claims against a local water-slide - S05E21
The CelebrityApril 30, 1991—Ben defends a movie-queen turned cosmetics-mogul accused of murdering her former lover to prevent the publication of some revealing photos.
Season06
- S06E01
The Witness KillingsOctober 18, 1991—While back home for the town's bicentennial festivities, Ben is retained to defend a man for two homicides linked to a 15-year-old crime.Mat - S06E02
The StranglerOctober 25, 1991—A serial killer whose eventual target is Ben embarrasses him in court by leaving false clues. - S06E03
The NightmareNovember 1, 1991—On his way to a dude ranch, Ben is knocked unconscious and dreams of himself as a frontier lawyer, with Conrad as a gun slinging client and - S06E04
The Marriage CounselorNovember 8, 1991—Ben's insurance agent is charged with murdering a deceitful marriage counselor after the police learn the adviser was having an affair with - S06E05
The DameNovember 15, 1991—In a flashback case involving the young widow of a wealthy older man, Ben recalls the investigative techniques his father taught him. - S06E06
The SuspectNovember 29, 1991—Michelle believes Matlock's objectivity is being compromised by the young widow he is defending.Matlock faces an ethical dilemma while defen - S06E07
The DefenseDecember 6, 1991—A grandmother's testimony is vital to Ben's defense of a youth who is charged with murdering his abusive father to protect his mother. - S06E08
The Game ShowDecember 13, 1991—Defending a game-show host accused of killing his producer, Ben learns others had motives. - S06E09
The FoursomeDecember 20, 1991—Matlock risks being disbarred when he accuses the deputy district attorney of misconduct in her case against his client. - S06E10
The PictureJanuary 17, 1992—Ben finds a photo that may solve a murder while looking for his cousin's philandering husband. - S06E11
The PictureJanuary 24, 1992—Ben uses evidence in an altered photo to uncover a murder plot designed to conceal a counterfeiting operation. - S06E12
The OutcastFebruary 7, 1992—Matlock goes fishing, but his trip is interrupted by a death in a small town, where he ingratiates himself to the locals, angling for a line - S06E13
The Big PayoffFebruary 28, 1992—Frugal Ben hires a hitchhiker to paint his home; Michelle and an insurance adjuster pursue an ad producer's murderer. - S06E14
The AbductionMarch 6, 1992—Michelle is kidnapped by mobsters who offer her release in exchange for evidence Ben was given prior to a mob lawyer's murder. - S06E15
Mr. AwesomeApril 17, 1992—A woman is accused of murdering her estranged boyfriend and her imaginative son creates a comic book with parallels to the crime. - S06E16
The Evening NewsApril 24, 1992—A TV reporter is framed for his producer's murder, a smoke screen for a real estate scam and fictitious news story. - S06E17
The Evening NewsMay 1, 1992—The real murderer winds up being murdered himself, which doesn't help Matlock's client much...not only that, but there's a real estate scam - S06E18
The AssassinationMay 8, 1992—A judge's investigation of the mayor's assassination triggers a frame-up, but Matlock's daughter aims to shoot down the conspiracy's coverup
Season07
- S07E01
The VacationNovember 5, 1992—Matlock and Leanne head to the beach where Leanne reunites with three good friends from college, while Matlock meets someone from his past.L - S07E02
The LegacyNovember 19, 1992—Brian Martell is accused of murdering a playwright 40 years after Brian's father was charged with murdering the playwright's father.Matlock - S07E03
The GhostJanuary 14, 1993—Mike Wilson begs Matlock to help his wife Janice out when she is accused of a crime. Matlock approaches Janice's lawyer, who thinks Matlock - S07E04
The ClassJanuary 21, 1993—Matlock talks about his career to a law class at university and the subject of `the perfect murder' comes up. When student Eddie Price disap - S07E05
The SingerJanuary 28, 1993—Matlock defends a producer accused of killing a singer after a recording session by trying to prove that one of the other men at the recordi - S07E06
The MarkFebruary 4, 1993—When Billy Wheeler comes back to town $250,000 richer having won the lottery, he soon falls for contractor Judy Wilson. Unfortunately, when - S07E07
The JurorFebruary 11, 1993—Matlock is planning a birthday fishing trip with Leanne, but then he is called up for jury duty, which puts a damper on their trip. Despite - S07E08
The FortuneFebruary 18, 1993—The nephew of an eccentric millionaire is accused of murdering his uncle after they were seen arguing and Cliff is sent to work in the uncle - S07E09
The DebtMarch 18, 1993—When Leanne chooses to defend her ex-husband in a murder trial, Matlock has strong objections. Despite her father's feelings, Leanne is insi - S07E10
The RevengeMarch 25, 1993—After Matlock witnesses a robbery at a convenience store, strange mix-ups start happening in his life. Someone is messing with his paperwork - S07E11
The ObsessionApril 1, 1993—Dreams are a powerful thing. After a series of troubling nightmares regarding the murder of a well-known doctor, Matlock begins to wonder if - S07E12
The DivorceApril 8, 1993—A couple who had the perfect marriage set out to have the perfect divorce, with Matlock representing the husband and Leanne representing the - S07E13
The Final AffairApril 29, 1993—Matlock invites a homeless man to share his home. Meanwhile, he investigates the case of a deceased archbishop who became entangled in a plo - S07E14
The CompetitionMay 6, 1993—Matlock does not believe that a talented young pianist committed suicide, a view that is shared by her father but what really happened?
Season08
- S08E01
The PlaySeptember 23, 1993—After an actress in `The Last Cry of the Hounds' is murdered, Matlock agrees to represent the director of a local community play - on the co - S08E02
The Fatal SeductionSeptember 30, 1993—Matlock, Leanne and Cliff go to North Carolina to attend Billy's sister's funeral. While there, they end up getting involved in a pair of mu - S08E03
The Fatal SeductionOctober 7, 1993—Matlock and Leanne are convinced that Carrie and Ashley are guilty of not only extortion but murder as well, but the two girls seem to have - S08E04
The DinerOctober 14, 1993—Matlock takes Leanne to meet Martha Jordan, the wife of his very first client back in 1962. Cyrus Jordan was the cook at the local diner whe - S08E05
The ViewOctober 28, 1993—While out of town at a wedding, an ill Matlock sees a man attacking a woman from the window of his hotel. When he learns the next day that t - S08E06
The Last LaughNovember 4, 1993—Matlock defends a comedian who's accused of murdering a comic who'd insulted him on-stage. - S08E07
The Capital OffenseNovember 11, 1993—Matlock continues his five-year-long struggle to save a con artist from the electric chair. - S08E08
The HauntedNovember 18, 1993—When Cliff takes a malpractice case, he becomes involved with his client and the plastic surgeon she's later accused of murdering.Cliff and - S08E09
The ConspiracyNovember 25, 1993—Matlock defends a lawyer charged with murdering an associate who had accused him of botching a lawsuit involving toxic waste pollution. - S08E10
Matlock's Bad, Bad, Bad DreamDecember 2, 1993Matlock dreams he is a down on his luck lawyer with a passion for both the drink and the club scene. He takes a case defending a night club - S08E11
The DefendantDecember 16, 1993—Leanne falls in love with her client, Gil Stoddard, a handsome philanthropist accused of murdering his partner. - S08E12
The KidnappingJanuary 13, 1994—An attempt to kidnap Leanne goes awry, so the abductors take Billy instead and hold him for ransom. - S08E13
The KidnappingJanuary 20, 1994—Ben sets out to prove the innocence of an FBI agent who is involved in a murder setup and the kidnapping of Ben's friend. - S08E14
The TemptationJanuary 27, 1994—Sometimes thievery takes some planning. When a professional thief sets his sights on Leanne's antique jewelry collection, he uses the writte - S08E15
The CrookFebruary 3, 1994—Matlock's latest client is a friend from church who has a problem with taking things that don't belong to him. So when a whistle blower who - S08E16
The Murder GameFebruary 10, 1994—While playing a mystery game at a stately island mansion, Matlock discovers the 'victim' in the game has been murdered in real life. In the - S08E17
BrennenFebruary 17, 1994—Matlock meets a lawyer who's just like him, but their friendship is hindered because they're on opposite sides of a case. - S08E18
The P.I.March 3, 1994—When Matlock helps a down-on-his-luck PI find his long-lost daughter, the father and daughter team end up working together to solve the toug - S08E19
The GodfatherApril 28, 1994—Family or not, Matlock regrets agreeing to hold a pre-wedding party for his bride-to-be goddaughter. Fights among the many freeloading guest - S08E20The IdolMay 19, 1994—A lawyer who is a fan of Matlock's accused of murdering a blackmailing P.I. A lawyer who idolizes Matlock is accused of murdering a PI.
Season09
- S09E01The AccusedOctober 13, 1994Matlock defends Ellen Barrett, a reporter who claims to have killed a mobster in self-defense. However, the police are not convinced by her
- S09E02Season's bestThe ScandalOctober 20, 1994The prime suspect in the murder of a prominent attorney is an employee who accused him of sexual harassment.
- S09E03The DareOctober 27, 1994After a wealthy philanthropist tells Matlock that he is incapable of solving a true murder, he has Matlock's best friend murdered. Now, in o
- S09E04
The TabloidNovember 3, 1994A senatorial candidate is accused of murdering the editor of a tabloid that smeared her. - S09E05
The CoachNovember 10, 1994After a college basketball coach clashes with a booster over recruiting techniques, he is accused of murder. - S09E06The Dating GameNovember 17, 1994Ben and Jerri pose as video-dating customers to find a murderer who may have used the service.
- S09E07The ConfessionDecember 1, 1994Matlock helps a visiting old friend secure a new trial for a convicted murderer she had prosecuted.
- S09E08Dead AirDecember 8, 1994—When a popular radio DJ is suspected in the murder of his partner whom he despised, Ben searches for the real killer.
- S09E09The GetawayJanuary 5, 1995—Matlock has his hands full when it comes to this latest case. The only witness to his client's innocence is a twelve-year-old boy, and he is
- S09E10The VerdictJanuary 12, 1995—The town's new assistant district attorney must prosecute her former lover, who has secured Matlock for his defense.
- S09E11The Deadly DoseFebruary 2, 1995—
- S09E12The TargetFebruary 9, 1995—After bailing out of a fishing trip because of seasickness, Ben thinks the ensuing explosion that killed a judge friend was intended for him
- S09E13The AssaultFebruary 16, 1995—Ben's latest birthday turns sour when his car breaks down and the barbecue he's picked up for his party is stolen. When a Good Samaritan com
- S09E14The HeistApril 27, 1995—Cliff's preparation for an upcoming triathlon is overshadowed by four bank robbers' plans to recover stolen treasure from a hiding place.
- S09E15The ScamMay 4, 1995—Cliff's a suspect in the murder of a private detective, with whom he'd had a confrontation while investigating a blackmail plot.Ben sideline
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