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Matlock (1986 – 1995)

1986 • 9 seasons • Drama, Crime • TV-PG
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MatlockSeason 3

20 episodes · Nov 29, 1988

1. The Lemon
Nov 29, 1988

With his new neighbor, Les "Ace" Calhoun, facing charges in the death of a used car dealer—a man who'd apparently sold Calhoun a defective vehicle—Matlock steps in to defend him, determined to demonstrate that multiple individuals possessed

2. The Ambassador (1)
Dec 6, 1988

Anthony Stewart stands accused of murdering Michael Russell, the spouse of his mistress. Despite being a British ambassador serving abroad and thus possessing diplomatic immunity, Stewart has declined its protection, insisting on clearing h

3. The Ambassador (2)
Dec 13, 1988 · 60m

When Anthony Stewart narrowly escapes death in a hit-and-run incident, Matlock understands that his client’s exoneration hinges on locating Shelby Russell, the witness whose testimony had placed Stewart under suspicion. He managed to find h

4. The Mistress
Dec 20, 1988

Having accepted Laura McCord’s case after she was accused of murdering her husband, David, in a fit of jealousy, Matlock and Julie quickly understood that David's mistress held the central piece of the puzzle—a puzzle complicated by the wom

5. The D.J.
Jan 3, 1989 · 60m · 2.0

When radio DJ Arthur Saxon found himself accused of murdering rival broadcaster Robby Moore, Michelle turned to Ben and pleaded with him to take on his defense. He accepted, swayed by her conviction that he was the kindest, gentlest man she

6. The Captain
Jan 10, 1989

Captain Edward Hanna had once been a respected officer, but years of questionable decisions earned him the unflattering moniker ‘The Mad Hatter.’ When police officer Jim Shanley was discovered dead after making disparaging remarks about Han

7. The Vendetta
Jan 17, 1989

Ned Billings seized Michelle hostage, fueled by a bitter resentment towards Matlock. He held him responsible for the suicide of his brother – James Billings, known as The Professor – who had taken his own life after being found guilty of mu

8. The Mayor (1)
Jan 31, 1989

Chris Reardon, a man passionately devoted to resurrecting the spirit of the sixties in the late eighties, found himself accused of murdering Mayor Brian Barelli. Reporter Paul O’Neill then brought Matlock to Chicago to handle the defense, f

9. The Mayor (2)
Feb 7, 1989 · 60m

Paul O’Neill travels to Texas, determined to confront Eddie Lomax, convinced of his guilt in the matter. Matlock discovers a complex scheme involving fraudulent property deals at the heart of the case, and finds himself needing assistance f

10. The Black Widow
Feb 14, 1989

Seven years had passed since Ken Wilson entered prison, serving time for the conviction of murdering his wife, Ann. Upon his release, he encountered her unexpectedly in Los Angeles, though she now presented herself under the name Kelly Mann

11. The Other Woman
Feb 21, 1989

Matlock accepted the case of psychiatrist Lucas Forbes, who had been arrested for the murder of Adam Whitley – the husband of one of his patients. The accusation stemmed from entries in the patient’s diary, suggesting a romantic involvement

12. The Starlet
Feb 28, 1989

A long-familiar face appeared in Matlock’s town, pleading with him to investigate. Her daughter, Lauren, stood accused of murdering Morgan Girard – a fellow contestant from the recent beauty pageant – and she desperately needed Matlock to d

13. The Psychic
Mar 7, 1989

In Matlock's latest case, he takes on the defense of Jennifer Holtz, a woman insisting she foresaw the crime in question—a murder that, according to her, occurred only within her visions.

14. The Thief (1)
Mar 28, 1989 · 60m · 7.0

A prominent coin collector found himself accused of murder – the victim, a former employee known for pilfering valuable pieces. Seeking representation, he turned to Matlock. Tyler, Matlock’s associate, voiced his displeasure when a female i

15. The Thief (2)
Apr 4, 1989 · 60m

Matlock and Tyler came to understand that a portion of Linda’s deceit stemmed from the recent abduction of her son. As Tyler assisted her in finding the boy, Matlock uncovered the elusive coin necessary to conclude their investigation.

16. The Thoroughbred
Apr 18, 1989

With his daughter’s plea echoing in his ears, Matlock agreed to defend a man with intellectual disabilities, the prime suspect in the murder of a Kentucky horse farm manager—a case that had already cast a long shadow over the community.

17. The Model
Apr 25, 1989

The solution to the perplexing case had finally dawned on Matlock, only to be abruptly interrupted when he was struck by a car. Now, he faced the frustrating task of reconstructing his progress from the beginning. To complicate matters furt

18. The Cult
May 2, 1989

When William Austin arrived from Chicago, seeking his son Dennis at the Atlanta cult that held him captive, Dennis rebuffed him, declaring the group his home and denying any further paternal connection. Joshua Bradbury, the cult’s leader, r

19. The Blues Singer
May 9, 1989

When blues legend Eddie Haynes finds himself charged with murder, Matlock takes on the case, agreeing to defend a man he once deeply admired. Haynes insists the young rock star he’s accused of killing promised him a chart-topping song, and

20. The Priest
May 16, 1989

When a prominent local gangster finds himself implicated in the death of a priest, Alex Winthrop seeks assistance in Matlock, recognizing the impossibility of handling the situation alone. It isn’t long before Matlock suspects the Church it

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