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Season 3 – Matlock

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Don't be fooled by his down-home demeanor and country-boy ways; criminal defense lawyer Ben Matlock is worth every penny of his fee. Count on Matlock to visit the crime scene, scope out the clues everyone else missed, and dramatically reveal the real criminal (usually a killer) during a climactic trial sequence.
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Matlock — Season 3

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Andy Griffith

Benjamin L. Matlock

Kene Holiday

Tyler Hudson

Nancy Stafford

Michelle Thomas

Lisa Hartman

Guest Star

Julie Sommars

Asst. D.A. Julie March

Neil Dickson

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 29, 1988 The Lemon Ben's new neighbor (Don Knotts) is framed for the murder of a car dealer who sold him a defective automobile. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 6, 1988 The Ambassador An ambassador refuses diplomatic immunity when his lover (Lisa Hartman) accuses him of killing her husband. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 13, 1988 The Ambassador An attempt on his life convinces Ben that finding Shelby (Lisa Hartman) is the key to the real murderer. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 20, 1988 The Mistress Ben searches for a witness capable of clearing his client in her unfaithful husband's murder. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 3, 1989 The DJ Ben dislikes his client, an obnoxious radio personality accused of killing a rival disc jockey. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 10, 1989 The Captain Ben defends a patrolman framed for murder but is upset when the prime suspect appears to be the chief of police, an old friend. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 17, 1989 The Vendetta Convinced his brother was framed for murder, a psychopath takes Matlock's associates hostage. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 31, 1989 The Mayor Ben's defense of a '60s activist accused of assassination uncovers a mayor's unsavory past. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 7, 1989 The Mayor While defending an activist accused of murder, Ben suspects the judge is involved in a fraudulent scheme. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 14, 1989 The Black Widow A death and new evidence hamper Ben's efforts to clear the name of a wrongfully imprisoned former client. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 21, 1989 The Other Woman Another suspect's dual personality damages Ben's defense of a psychiatrist accused of killing a patient. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 28, 1989 The Starlet Ben defends an ex-girlfriend's (Anne Francis) daughter (Nia Peeples), a pageant winner accused of murdering a contestant. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 7, 1989 The Psychic A woman (Camilla More) who had a premonition of her boyfriend's death becomes a suspect in his murder. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 28, 1989 The Thief Ben defends a rare-coin dealer accused of killing an employee who was stealing inventory. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 4, 1989 The Thief Ben suspects that the people who killed his client's employee are blackmailing his private investigator. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 18, 1989 The Thoroughbred The defense of a mentally impaired farmhand accused of murder uncovers foul play involving a racehorse. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 25, 1989 The Model Ben defends a famous journalist who is accused of murdering an internationally known model. Details Episode 18 Aired May 2, 1989 The Cult A man who attempted to rescue his son from a religious cult is framed for the murder of the cult leader. Details Episode 19 Aired May 9, 1989 The Blues Singer Matlock attempts to clear a blues musician (Joe Seneca) framed for the murder of a rock star. Details Episode 20 Aired May 16, 1989 The Priest While reluctantly defending a construction contractor accused of murdering a priest, Matlock finds another clergyman is a prime suspect. Details

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Season Info

Director
Harvey Laidman, Christopher Hibler, Leo Penn, Tony Mordente, Frank Thackery, Robert Sheerer
Screenwriter
Robert Schlitt, Marvin Kupfer, Anne Collins, Link Kibbee, Maryanne Kasica, Bill Dana, Max Eisenberg, Phil Mishkin, Robert Hamilton, Diana Marcus, Gerald Sanoff, Ron Austin, Beth Austin, Michael Scheff
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 29, 1988