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S6 E21 The Assassination (Part 1)

Drama

TV-PG

46m

May 7, 1992

Matlock’s daughter’s surprise visit home is interrupted when a judge, on a Blue Ribbon panel investigating the assassination of the town Mayor, is accused of sexual assault and seeks Matlock’s counsel.

Season 6, 22 Episodes

The Witness Killings (Part 1),

When Matlock returns to his hometown, he ends up defending an accused murderer and becoming the town’s worst enemy.

The Witness Killings (Part 2),

After the death of the second of three boys who witnessed a murder 15 years ago, the trial of Ben's client requires the exposure of the secrets of some of his hometown's most prominent residents.

Matlock’s personal accountant seeks representation by Ben when he is framed for the brutal murder of his employer.

A vacation to a wild west ghost town becomes more than Matlock bargained for as a bump on the head takes him straight back in time to the real old wild west, surrounded by familiar faces – with very unfamiliar occupations.

The Marriage Counselor,

Matlock’s dull, droning insurance broker, Allan Corning finds therapy for his struggling marriage interrupted by the sudden murder of his therapist, Dr. Harding Fletcher.

When Matlock is slapped by an attractive older woman in a restaurant, Ben recalls to Julie the story of his first case – the murder of the man who put him through law school.

The Suspect (Part 1),

Matlock becomes embroiled in Attorney/Client privilege issues when he defends two murder suspects whose cases become strangely intertwined.

The Suspect (Part 2),

Matlock comes to the aid of a young socialite accused of murdering her older husband for money.

After witnessing a violent argument between his parents, a distraught young man murders his abusive father.

Matlock comes to the defense of popular game show host Dennis Blake who’s accused of the murder of his successful, yet despised mega-millionaire producer.

A brash multimillionaire, Ellis Blake is held in the slaying of Jeffrey Holden, a handsome, young man who intended to marry Ellis’ daughter – without his blessing or consent.

The Picture (Part 1),

Matlock’s client is accused of murdering her husband and the evidence against her is overwhelming.

The Picture (Part 2),

Matlock’s search for evidence to prove his client innocent of killing her husband uncovers a ring of counterfeiters who will pay any price, including murder, to keep their secret. Ben’s investigation uncovers ties to the mob.

The Outcast (Part 1),

Matlock’s faith in his ability as a top-notch attorney is completely eroded when he’s dismissed by a client and replaced by a younger lawyer.

The Outcast (Part 2),

During his fishing trip, Matlock encounters the small, unfriendly town of Lone Pine as he attempts to solve the mysterious death of a young farmhand and uncover a town-wide cover-up.

The Big Payoff,

When Grace Unger Maitland, a successful commercial producer is murdered, a disgruntled director, Peter Angelli takes the rap. Despite Michelle Thomas’ pleas, Matlock will not take the case – he’s got a house to paint

While attending a UCLA Law seminar, Matlock and Michelle end up in a dangerous dilemma. After giving Matlock inside information regarding an upcoming hit his former law school classmate is involved in a fatal hit and run.

Matlock defends Anne Johnson, a single mother who’s been accused of murdering her recently estranged boyfriend.

The Evening News (Part 1),

A phony story is planted on the nightly news when a corrupt land developer pays off the on-air talent but when the producer fakes his own death, the anchorwoman unwittingly helps him along, never realizing it’s somebody else she killed.

The Evening News (Part 2),

Hired to defend an innocent newscaster, Matlock is baffled until evidence turns up that puts him on the trail of the real killer.

The Assassination (Part 1),

Matlock’s daughter’s surprise visit home is interrupted when a judge, on a Blue Ribbon panel investigating the assassination of the town Mayor, is accused of sexual assault and seeks Matlock’s counsel.

The Assassination (Part 2),

When his daughter is jailed for contempt Matlock takes over her case. Now it is up to him to uncover the truth behind a sinister cover-up that involves high government officials, including the Chief of Police, in a child pornography ring and a murder.

Details

Matlock

Drama

TV-PG

9 Seasons

46m

Ben Matlock is a Georgia bred, Harvard educated defense attorney. His fees are huge, but he's worth every cent of it as he defends his clients not only in Atlanta but all over the United States.

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