Matlock took on the defense of a reporter accused of killing a notorious criminal, arguing that the act was committed in self-defense following a scheduled interview.

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As Matlock takes on the defense of a lawyer charged with killing her superior, a disturbing pattern of sexual harassment within the firm itself comes to light.

A peculiar millionaire once boasted to Matlock that no case, not even one presented with utmost ease, could be solved by him. Determined to underscore his claim, the man then committed a calculated act: he arranged the death of Matlock’s fr…

Michael stepped forward to defend U.S. Senate hopeful Carol Davis against accusations of murdering tabloid editor Ross Buckley. Meanwhile, Jerri infiltrated the newspaper's staff, determined to uncover evidence suggesting another employee h…

The popular coach now faces a grave accusation: he stands suspected of killing a prominent supporter of the team.

When Fred, a friend of Cliff’s, finds himself accused of murdering Melissa—a woman he connected with through the Perfect Harmony dating service—Cliff and Matlock agree to represent him. To aid their defense, Jerri goes undercover, posing as…

Returning from Los Angeles for a legal conference, Julie finds herself back in Atlanta when a former informant contacts her from jail, confessing he’d previously misled her. Persuaded by his admission, she urges Ben to represent the man—a k…

The popular radio host stood accused of murdering his companion, yet Ben’s suspicions settled on the victim’s girlfriend. Her defense appeared impenetrable; she possessed what seemed like a flawless alibi. The complicating factor was Mr. Ya…

When an ex-convict is apprehended for a bank robbery mirroring one from years past, Matlock agrees to represent him. A young boy named Matt Ahern witnessed the incident, but refuses to speak truthfully unless Matlock guarantees his own fath…

Katie Clark arrived as a rising star in the district attorney’s office, recently relocated from St. Louis though originally hailing from Atlanta. Her initial assignment proved particularly fraught: prosecuting a building contractor accused …

Rachel, Jeri’s sister, arrived in Atlanta seeking assistance after losing her position as a nurse. A physician, Dr. Gray, had accused her of responsibility for an error during surgery that resulted in a patient losing a kidney. Then, when t…

When a boat explodes, claiming the life of Judge Michael Sterns, Matlock finds himself an unexpected observer. Had Ben not been suffering from seasickness, he would have been aboard. Believing someone targeted him rather than the judge, Mat…

Cliff, Jerri, and Billy were secretly arranging a birthday surprise for Ben, but Ben himself had gone into the city to collect barbecue. Unfortunately, his trip quickly spiraled downward: his car broke down, he was robbed, and a payphone sw…

Matlock and Jerri accompanied Billy and Cliff to the beach, where Cliff was training for an approaching triathlon. There, much to Matlock’s surprise, he encountered retired FBI agent Ed Wingate, who was pursuing a case of his own. While Mat…

Amidst the bustle of a triathlon, Matlock encountered a familiar face—a former client, now a retired FBI agent consumed by an unresolved case from his past.

Cliff’s former college friend, Craig Browning, is representing Cameron Ivers in a vehicular manslaughter case, but finds himself being blackmailed regarding a past indiscretion that could influence how he argues the defense. To distance him…

Following Cameron Ivers’ death in a hit-and-run, Matlock began focusing intently on Robinson and Reeves, believing that linking them to Ivers' demise would also allow him to connect them to Scott Aston’s death and ultimately exonerate Cliff…