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.
Friday, November 15
The Ex
Season 4 • Episode 5
Ben helps Julie defend an old friend framed for the murder of a newspaper publisher.
Friday, November 15
The Hunting Party
Season 4 • Episode 1
Matlock and a deputy sheriff help a veteran framed for murder on Roanoke Island, N.C.
Friday, November 15
The Hunting Party
Season 4 • Episode 2
Matlock and a deputy sheriff help a veteran framed for murder on Roanoke Island, N.C.
Monday, November 18
The Clown
Season 4 • Episode 6
Ben defends a circus clown accused of killing his partner; Conrad gets trapped in a tiger's cage.
Monday, November 18
The Ex
Season 4 • Episode 5
Ben helps Julie defend an old friend framed for the murder of a newspaper publisher.
Monday, November 18
The Clown
Season 4 • Episode 6
Ben defends a circus clown accused of killing his partner; Conrad gets trapped in a tiger's cage.
Tuesday, November 19
The Star
Season 4 • Episode 7
A movie director is accused of plotting a real death scene when an actress is killed on camera.
Tuesday, November 19
The Star
Season 4 • Episode 7
A movie director is accused of plotting a real death scene when an actress is killed on camera.
Tuesday, November 19
The Con Man
Season 4 • Episode 8
Ben defends an old friend accused of murdering a stock-market swindler (David Birney).
Wednesday, November 20
The Con Man
Season 4 • Episode 8
Ben defends an old friend accused of murdering a stock-market swindler (David Birney).
Wednesday, November 20
The Prisoner
Season 4 • Episode 9
Ben goes inside a violence-torn prison to participate in a murder trial run by inmates.
Wednesday, November 20
The Prisoner
Season 4 • Episode 10
Ben goes inside a violence-torn prison to participate in a murder trial run by inmates.
Thursday, November 21
The Prisoner
Season 4 • Episode 9
Ben goes inside a violence-torn prison to participate in a murder trial run by inmates.
Thursday, November 21
The Fugitive
Season 4 • Episode 11
Ben tries to clear the name of his unlikable client, framed for murder.
Thursday, November 21
The Buddies
Season 4 • Episode 12
Ben is surprised to discover that a reopened, 35-year-old murder case reveals familiar suspects.
Friday, November 22
The Prisoner
Season 4 • Episode 10
Ben goes inside a violence-torn prison to participate in a murder trial run by inmates.
Friday, November 22
The Scrooge
Season 4 • Episode 13
Ben spends Christmas defending a miserly neighbor accused of murdering his business partner.
Friday, November 22
The Student
Season 4 • Episode 15
Ben gets involved in the case of a coed (Debbie Barker) accused of murdering her professor lover.
Friday, November 22
The Talk Show
Season 4 • Episode 16
A television producer is accused of murdering a "trash TV" talk show host.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, November 25
The Fugitive
Season 4 • Episode 11
Ben tries to clear the name of his unlikable client, framed for murder.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, November 25
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
The Buddies
Season 4 • Episode 12
Ben is surprised to discover that a reopened, 35-year-old murder case reveals familiar suspects.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Tuesday, November 26
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
The Witness
Season 4 • Episode 14
Michelle must break down the testimony of a former law classmate.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Wednesday, November 27
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
The Student
Season 4 • Episode 15
Ben gets involved in the case of a coed (Debbie Barker) accused of murdering her professor lover.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Thursday, November 28
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
The Talk Show
Season 4 • Episode 16
A television producer is accused of murdering a "trash TV" talk show host.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Friday, November 29
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Saturday, November 30
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Saturday, November 30
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, December 2
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, December 2
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, December 2
The Victim
Season 4 • Episode 17
Ben defends an old friend framed for the murder of a business partner's adulterous wife.
Monday, December 2
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, December 2
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
Monday, December 2
A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.
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