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S8 E1 The Play

Drama

TV-PG

46m

Sep 22, 1993

Director of an amateur stage production, Doug Michaels fires would-be actor Ben Matlock from his role as a detective, claiming he’s seen kumquats with more talent. However, the tables soon turn when Michaels is accused of murdering the leading lady.

Season 8, 22 Episodes

Director of an amateur stage production, Doug Michaels fires would-be actor Ben Matlock from his role as a detective, claiming he’s seen kumquats with more talent. However, the tables soon turn when Michaels is accused of murdering the leading lady.

The Fatal Seduction (Part 1),

Unraveling the clues to a series of suspicious deaths, Matlock uncovers a greedy extortion business that’s turned quite nasty. Ben and Leanne are drawn into a case of three accidental deaths.

The Fatal Seduction (Part 2),

Matlock and his daughter Leanne discover that extortion is the key to three accidental deaths involving young women who make it a business of crying rape.

Ben Matlock recalls in flashbacks the racially tense 1960’s. At the time, he was a defense attorney representing African-American Cyrus Jordan – a talented cook charged with murdering the bullying white sheriff.

Viewing a heated argument from his hotel window, Matlock witnesses a murder involving two stars of a local theater production and an unhappy husband. When he helps investigate the case, his memory becomes a bit blurred.

The Last Laugh,

Legendary Milton Berle guest stars as Harvey Chase, an old-time comedian who calls upon his fan and friend Ben Matlock when he’s accused of murdering a popular, but foul-mouthed performer who’d been called in to replace him.

The Capital Offense,

It’s a race against time as Matlock tries to save conman Adam Spangler from being executed for a murder he claims he never committed.

The Haunted (Part 1),

Against Matlock’s approval, his associate, Cliff Lewis, advertises for a private client. He is hired by a flaky woman who becomes the main suspect in the murder of the plastic surgeon she sued.

The Haunted (Part 2),

A plastic surgeon’s murder leads Matlock into a chain of events and murder involving a wealthy family.

The Conspiracy,

A twisted tale of blackmail and jury tampering tempts Matlock to defend a young law associate unjustly accused of murder.

Matlock's Bad, Bad Dream,

Dozing off into the nostalgic world of the 1930s, Matlock dreams he’s a washed-up, hard-drinking lawyer defending a nightclub owner accused of shooting a saxophone player named Slick, guest star Jeff Conaway.

Ignoring her father’s warnings, Leanne Mcintyre agrees to defend charismatic philanthropist Gil Stoddard, accused of brutally murdering his business partner.

The Kidnapping (Part 1),

After a failed attempt to kidnap Matlock’s daughter, the kidnappers take Matlock’s friend instead! Matlock tries to track down his friend, meanwhile, he’s asked to investigate the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy.

The Kidnapping (Part 2),

While Ben is trying to find his friend who was kidnapped, he realizes that an FBI agent is being framed for that crime and more. Now Ben must free the agent from suspicion of murder.

The Temptation,

What begins as a simple home burglary evolves into a very strange series of events for professional thief Kevin Gilliam.

The church choir hits a sour note when parishioner Wally McDaniels, is accused of murder. McDaniels turns to fellow choir member Ben Matlock to prove his innocence.

The Murder Game,

Amidst the beauty of a luxurious island mansion, a mystery game for charity quickly evolves into a puzzling murder when Matlock discovers the victim is really dead!

A budding friendship between two great lawyers blossoms into animosity when Matlock and District Attorney Brennen square off on a murder trial. Not only does Matlock believe in his client’s innocence, he thinks Brennen might be the one who’s guilty!

Thanks to Matlock, a struggling private investigator, played by guest star George Peppard, reunites with his long-lost daughter! Together they investigate a mysterious trail of clues to solve the toughest murder case of his career.

Family or not, Matlock regrets agreeing to hold a pre-wedding party for his bride-to-be goddaughter. Fights among the many freeloading guests have left his home in shambles and an old family feud has escalated into murder!

The Idol (Part 1),

When young attorney Samuel J. Haskins argues his case in court, it's clear he's copying the unusual style of his idol, Ben Matlock. This is flattering until Sam and his girlfriend get tangled up in a blackmail and murder scheme.

The Idol (Part 2),

When young attorney Samuel J. Haskins argues his case in court, it's clear he's copying the unusual style of his idol, Ben Matlock. This is flattering until Sam and his girlfriend get tangled up in a blackmail and murder scheme.

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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