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Oct 13, 1993

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.

Full Episodes

Season 8, 22 episodes

The Play,

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.

46m Sep 22, 1993

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.

46m Sep 29, 1993

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.

46m Oct 6, 1993

The Diner,

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.

46m Oct 13, 1993

The View,

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.

46m Oct 27, 1993

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.

46m Nov 3, 1993

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.

46m Nov 10, 1993

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.

46m Nov 17, 1993

The Haunted (Part 2),

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

46m Nov 17, 1993

The Conspiracy,

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

46m Nov 24, 1993

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.

46m Dec 1, 1993

The Defendant,

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

46m Dec 15, 1993

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.

46m Jan 12, 1994

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.

46m Jan 19, 1994

The Temptation,

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

46m Jan 26, 1994

The Crook,

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.

46m Feb 2, 1994

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!

46m Feb 9, 1994

Brennen,

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!

46m Feb 16, 1994

The Pi,

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.

48m Mar 2, 1994

The Godfather,

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!

46m Apr 27, 1994

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.

46m May 18, 1994

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.

46m May 18, 1994