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Season 8 – 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 8

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Andy Griffith

Benjamin L. Matlock

Brynn Thayer

Leanne McIntyre

Daniel Roebuck

Cliff Lewis

Warren Frost

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Elyssa Davalos

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Scott N. Stevens

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1993 The Play After losing his role in a community play, Ben is hired to defend the play's director, who is accused of murdering the leading lady. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 1993 The Fatal Seduction At a beach resort to attend a high-school sweetheart's funeral, Ben is drawn into the investigation of two men's deaths. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 1993 The Fatal Seduction Ben defends a man against murder charges stemming from a date-rape shakedown scheme. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 1993 The Diner Ben recalls the '60s, when he resigned as judge to defend a black cook (Stan Shaw) accused of killing a bullying white sheriff. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 1993 The View A murder case involves two stars of a local theater production and an argument Ben thought he saw from his hotel window. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1993 The Last Laugh Milton Berle guest stars as a mouthy comic who stands accused of murdering an equally mouthy young comedian. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1993 The Capital Offense A con artist facing execution for murder exasperates Ben while having his case appealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 1993 The Haunted A dissatisfied patient is suspected of murdering her plastic surgeon, but Ben thinks otherwise. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 18, 1993 The Haunted A dissatisfied patient is suspected of murdering her plastic surgeon, but Ben thinks otherwise. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 25, 1993 The Conspiracy A young attorney is involved in blackmail, jury tampering and murder when a chemical company is accused of carcinogenic pollution. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 2, 1993 Matlock's Bad, Bad, Bad Dream In a dream, Ben defends a '30s club owner accused of shooting a saxophonist who was romancing his wife. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 16, 1993 The Defendant Leanne falls in love with her client, Gil Stoddard, a handsome philanthropist accused of murdering his partner. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 1994 The Kidnapping An FBI agent investigating the kidnapping of Ben's friend is accused of killing a colleague. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 20, 1994 The Kidnapping Ben sets out to prove the innocence of an FBI agent who is involved in a murder setup and the kidnapping of Ben's friend. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 27, 1994 The Temptation Ben's daughter Leanne becomes involved with a man who burgled her home, took her diary and now seems to know everything about her. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 3, 1994 The Crook A rare-book collector, who is also a parishioner at Ben's church, is accused of killing a college professor. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 10, 1994 The Murder Game Ben agrees to participate in a charity event -- a murder mystery weekend that becomes all too real when the host is found dead. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 17, 1994 Brennan Ben vies with a formidable D.A. (George Dzundza) while defending a client accused of killing a city councilwoman. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 3, 1994 P.I. Ben's friend (George Peppard), a private investigator, and his estranged daughter (Tracy Nelson) try to re-establish their relationship while probing the murder of a director's (Jonathan Banks) mistress. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 1994 The Godfather Ben throws a prenuptial party for his goddaughter at his house, resulting in murder. Details Episode 21 Aired May 19, 1994 The Idol Ben represents fellow lawyer Sam Haskins, who got involved in blackmail and murder while vacationing with his girlfriend on St. Thomas. Details Episode 22 Aired May 19, 1994 The Idol Ben represents fellow lawyer Sam Haskins, who got involved in blackmail and murder while vacationing with his girlfriend on St. Thomas. Details

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Season Info

Director
Frank Thackery, Leo Penn, Russ Mayberry, Robert Scheerer, Harvey Laidman, Christopher Hibler
Executive Producer
Joel Steiger, Fred Silverman, Andy Griffith
Screenwriter
Gerry Conway, Anne Collins, Robert Schlitt, David Hoffman, Michael McGuire, Milton Berle, Brian Lane, Stephen Lord, Gerald Sanoff, Phil Mishkin
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1993