Starring Andy Griffith as the brilliant defense attorney Ben Matlock, this iconic legal drama captivated audiences from 1986 to 1995. Produced by a collaboration of The Fred Silverman Company, Dean Hargrove Productions, Viacom Productions, and Paramount Television, the show initially aired on NBC before moving to ABC. Matlock’s approach to justice involved unraveling mysteries and engaging in intense courtroom confrontations, reminiscent of CBS's Perry Mason. Unlike Mason, Matlock typically achieved acquittals through jury trials rather than at pretrial hearings, showcasing his keen investigative skills and courtroom prowess.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
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Automan
Diary of a Perfect Murder
Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever
The Judge
The Great Pretender
The Stripper
Ships in the Night
The Affair
Unreasonable Facsimile
The Seduction
Flashes and Ashes
The Don (1)
The Biggest Game in Town
The Don (2)
Renegade Run
The Sisters
Murder MTV
The Cop
The Angel
Murder, Take One
The Professor
Zippers
Santa Claus
Death By Design
Club Ten
The Chef
The Author
The Rat Pack
The Nurse
The Convict
The Court Martial (1)
The Court Martial (2)
The Therapist
The People vs. Matlock
The Photographer
The Reporter
The Doctors
Season 2
Season 2
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The Billionaire (1)
The Billionaire (2)
Blind Justice
The Annihilator
The Husband
The Power Brokers (1)
The Power Brokers (2)
The Network
The Best Friend
The Country Boy
The Gift
The Gambler
The Body
The Reunion
The Gigolo
The Umpire
The Investigation (1)
The Investigation (2)
The Hucksters
The Lovelorn
The Genius
The Magician
The Fisherman
The Heiress
Season 3
Season 3
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The Lemon
The Ambassador (1)
The Ambassador (2)
The Mistress
The D.J.
The Captain
The Vendetta
The Mayor (1)
The Mayor (2)
The Black Widow
The Other Woman
The Starlet
The Psychic
The Thief (1)
The Thief (2)
The Thoroughbred
The Model
The Cult
The Blues Singer
The Priest
Season 4
Season 4
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The Hunting Party (1)
The Hunting Party (2)
The Good Boy
The Best Seller
The Ex
The Clown
The Star
The Con Man
The Prisoner (1)
The Prisoner (2)
The Fugitive
The Buddies
The Scrooge
The Witness
The Student
The Talk Show
The Victim
The Kidnapper
The Pro
The Informer (1)
The Informer (2)
The D.A.
The Blackmailer
The Cookie Monster
Season 5
Season 5
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The Mother
Nowhere to Turn (1)
Nowhere to Turn (2)
The Madam
The Personal Trainer
The Narc
The Secret (1)
The Secret (2)
The Brothers
The Cover Girl
The Biker
The Broker
The Fighter
The Critic
The Parents
The Man of The Year
The Arsonist
The Formula
The Trial (1)
The Trial (2)
The Accident
The Celebrity
Season 6
Season 6
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The Witness Killings (1)
The Witness Killings (2)
The Strangler
The Nightmare
The Marriage Counselor
The Dame
The Suspect (1)
The Suspect (2)
The Defense
The Game Show
The Foursome
The Picture (1)
The Picture (2)
The Outcast (1)
The Outcast (2)
The Big Payoff
The Abduction
Mr. Awesome
The Evening News (1)
The Evening News (2)
The Assassination (1)
The Assassination (2)
Season 7
Season 7
18 ep
Season 8
Season 8
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The Play
The Fatal Seduction (1)
The Fatal Seduction (2)
The Diner
The View
The Last Laugh
The Capital Offense
The Haunted (1)
The Haunted (2)
The Conspiracy
Matlock's Bad, Bad, Bad Dream
The Defendant
The Kidnapping (1)
The Kidnapping (2)
The Temptation
The Crook
The Murder Game
Brennen
The P.I.
The Godfather
The Idol (1)
The Idol (2)
Season 9
Season 9
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