Matlock (1986)
TVPG
Drama
Mystery
A folksy yet astute criminal defense attorney solves complex cases with his sharp wit and unassuming intelligence, often uncovering the truth in dramatic courtroom reveals.
Cast & Crew
Andy Griffith Benjamin L. Matlock
Julie Sommars Asst. D.A. Julie March
Linda Purl Charlene Matlock
Nancy Stafford Michelle Thomas
Brynn Thayer Leanne McIntyre
Carol Huston Jerri Stone
Kene Holliday Tyler Hudson
Clarence Gilyard Conrad McMaster
Daniel Roebuck Cliff Lewis
Kari Lizer Cassie Phillips
David Froman Lt. Bob Brooks
Fred Silverman Executive Producer
Dean Hargrove Executive Producer
Dean Hargrove Creator
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, March 31
The Temptation
Season 8 • Episode 15
Leanne falls for a guy who robbed her house and stole her diary.
Tuesday, March 31
The Seduction
Season 1 • Episode 6
A veteran football star is accused of murdering his girlfriend -- the team's owner.
Tuesday, March 31
The Don
Season 1 • Episode 7
Matlock defends a dying crime boss, who is being framed for murder.
Tuesday, March 31
The Don
Season 1 • Episode 8
Matlock faces harassment for his defense of dying crime boss Nicholas Baron.
Tuesday, March 31
The Sisters
Season 1 • Episode 9
Two murder-mystery buffs frame their doltish uncle in the slaying of their wealthy aunt.
Tuesday, March 31
The Cop
Season 1 • Episode 10
Matlock defends a hard-nosed cop accused of murdering an elusive mobster.
Tuesday, March 31
The Angel
Season 1 • Episode 11
Matlock defends a rock star (Kari Lizer) implicated in the murder of her manager.
Wednesday, April 1
The Gift
Season 2 • Episode 11
Ben defends a man accused of killing his vindictive wife at a Christmas party full of Santa Clauses.
Wednesday, April 1
The Professor
Season 1 • Episode 12
Matlock defends his former law professor who is being framed for a homicide.
Wednesday, April 1
Santa Claus
Season 1 • Episode 13
Matlock takes on the case of a street corner Santa accused of murdering his landlord.
Wednesday, April 1
The Chef
Season 1 • Episode 14
The host of a TV cooking show is accused of murdering her ex-husband on the air.
Wednesday, April 1
The Author
Season 1 • Episode 15
The author of a racy novel is believed to have been the target of a bullet that killed a clergyman.
Wednesday, April 1
The Rat Pack
Season 1 • Episode 16
Matlock defends a popular Beverly Hills man accused of murdering a starlet.
Wednesday, April 1
The Nurse
Season 1 • Episode 17
Ben defends a live-in nurse accused of killing her affluent patient to expedite her inheritance.
Thursday, April 2
The Gambler
Season 2 • Episode 12
Ben travels to Las Vegas to defend a friend accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Thursday, April 2
The Convict
Season 1 • Episode 18
Matlock gets a second chance to clear the name of a man who was unjustly jailed.
Thursday, April 2
The Court Martial
Season 1 • Episode 19
Ben defends a rebellious young soldier framed in the murder of his sadistic lieutenant.
Thursday, April 2
The Court Martial
Season 1 • Episode 20
Ben's defense of Pvt. Hughes hinges on a scandal that could ruin four officers.
Thursday, April 2
The Therapist
Season 1 • Episode 21
A Hollywood sex symbol is accused of murdering his indiscreet therapist.
Thursday, April 2
The People vs. Matlock
Season 1 • Episode 22
Ben stands trial after a juror accuses him of offering a $100,000 bribe.
Thursday, April 2
The Photographer
Season 1 • Episode 23
Matlock defends a photographer's assistant wrongfully accused of the murder of her boss.
Friday, April 3
The Body
Season 2 • Episode 13
Woman is accused of killing an exercise instructor who was her husband's mistress.
Sunday, April 5
The Reporter
Season 1 • Episode 24
A bride (Caryn Richman) returns home to find her house afire and her groom slain.
Sunday, April 5
The Doctors
Season 1 • Episode 25
Matlock defends a medical resident charged with the murder of his vindictive supervising physician.
Sunday, April 5
Blind Justice
Season 2 • Episode 3
A blind sculptor murders the playboy responsible for his disability.
Sunday, April 5
The Billionaire
Season 2 • Episode 1
Matlock goes to London to defend a man convicted of killing his tycoon father.
Sunday, April 5
The Billionaire
Season 2 • Episode 2
Matlock goes to London to defend a man convicted of killing his tycoon father.
Sunday, April 5
The Husband
Season 2 • Episode 5
Ben tackles a case in which a murdered man's three wives are suspects in the killing.
Sunday, April 5
The Annihilator
Season 2 • Episode 4
Ben defends a professional wrestler (Dick Butkus) charged with murder.
Monday, April 6
The Reunion
Season 2 • Episode 14
When a classmate dies at their law-school reunion, Ben takes up the defense of the man's partner.
Monday, April 6
The Power Brokers
Season 2 • Episode 6
Matlock defends a columnist implicated in the murder of a source.
Monday, April 6
The Power Brokers
Season 2 • Episode 7
Matlock's client confesses to a murder and then recants, claiming federal agents coerced it.
Monday, April 6
The Network
Season 2 • Episode 8
A TV producer is accused of murdering the programming chief at the top-rated network.
Monday, April 6
The Best Friend
Season 2 • Episode 9
Ben learns some upsetting news about a client.
Monday, April 6
The Country Boy
Season 2 • Episode 10
Ben defends a hard-drinking country singer accused of murdering his wife's sister.
Tuesday, April 7
The Gigolo
Season 2 • Episode 15
Ben defends a dance instructor accused of murdering his benefactress.
Tuesday, April 7
The Gift
Season 2 • Episode 11
Ben defends a man accused of killing his vindictive wife at a Christmas party full of Santa Clauses.
Tuesday, April 7
The Gambler
Season 2 • Episode 12
Ben travels to Las Vegas to defend a friend accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Tuesday, April 7
The Body
Season 2 • Episode 13
Woman is accused of killing an exercise instructor who was her husband's mistress.
Tuesday, April 7
The Reunion
Season 2 • Episode 14
When a classmate dies at their law-school reunion, Ben takes up the defense of the man's partner.
Tuesday, April 7
The Gigolo
Season 2 • Episode 15
Ben defends a dance instructor accused of murdering his benefactress.
Wednesday, April 8
The Umpire
Season 2 • Episode 16
Ben defends his boss, accused of killing umpire.
Wednesday, April 8
The Umpire
Season 2 • Episode 16
Ben defends his boss, accused of killing umpire.
Wednesday, April 8
The Investigation
Season 2 • Episode 17
Matlock discovers that a friend and lifelong client is the son of a mob boss.
Wednesday, April 8
The Investigation
Season 2 • Episode 18
Matlock must defend his client while trying to prevent a mob war.
Wednesday, April 8
The Hucksters
Season 2 • Episode 19
Ben defends an irate investor accused of murdering the promoter of a pyramid scheme.
Wednesday, April 8
The Lovelorn
Season 2 • Episode 20
Matlock encounters a family full of suspects when an advice-to-the-lovelorn columnist is murdered.
Thursday, April 9
The Investigation
Season 2 • Episode 17
Matlock discovers that a friend and lifelong client is the son of a mob boss.
Thursday, April 9
The Genius
Season 2 • Episode 21
Ben's nephew must outwit a master computer to clear himself of a murder charge.
Thursday, April 9
The Magician
Season 2 • Episode 22
Ben (Andy Griffith) defends a magician (Michael E. Knight) accused of murder. Kim Ulrich also stars.
Thursday, April 9
The Fisherman
Season 2 • Episode 23
Ben defends a Vietnamese fisherman accused of murdering the town bully.
Thursday, April 9
The Heiress
Season 2 • Episode 24
A mentally unstable heiress is charged with the murder of an accountant.
Thursday, April 9
The Lemon
Season 3 • Episode 1
Ben's neighbor (Don Knotts) tries to return a defective car, and is framed for the dealer's murder.
Friday, April 10
The Investigation
Season 2 • Episode 18
Matlock must defend his client while trying to prevent a mob war.
Sunday, April 12
The Ambassador
Season 3 • Episode 2
A British ambassador charged with murder refuses to hide behind his diplomatic immunity.
Sunday, April 12
The Ambassador
Season 3 • Episode 3
Matlock realizes his client's lover holds the key to the killer's true identity.
Sunday, April 12
The Mistress
Season 3 • Episode 4
Ben searches for a witness capable of clearing his client in her unfaithful husband's murder.
Sunday, April 12
The DJ
Season 3 • Episode 5
Ben dislikes his client, an obnoxious radio personality accused of killing a rival disc jockey.
Sunday, April 12
The Captain
Season 3 • Episode 6
When a patrolman is framed for murder, Ben must investigate an old friend as a prime suspect.
Sunday, April 12
The Vendetta
Season 3 • Episode 7
Convinced his brother was framed for murder, a psychopath takes Matlock's associates hostage.
Sunday, April 12
The Black Widow
Season 3 • Episode 10
Ben tries to clear the name of a client who unjustly served time for his wife's murder.
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