Matlock Episode Guide -- Part 5
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Started on NBC, Tuesdays 9/23/86; ABC Thursdays 1993-1995
Special 2 hour episodes are promised 1995-
Derived from 1986 TV Movie, Diary of a Perfect Murder
Note: Some 2 hour episodes were shown intact and others in 2 parts.
Numbering may vary.
Ben Matlock is an Atlanta lawyer with a down-home demeanor and
uptown defense methods who specializes in sensational cases.
Recurring Cast: Ben Matlock...........Andy Griffith
Lt. Brooks............David Froman
DA Lloyd Burgess......Michael Durrell
Judge Richard Cooksey.Richard Newton
---------------------- Season 9 -- 1994-1995 --------------------------
Cast: Jerri Stone..................Carol Huston
163. [9-1] 10/13/94 THE ACCUSED (2 hr)
Matlock defends a journalist who claims to have killed an
underworld figure in self-defense after meeting with him for
an interview. She was accused of winning a Pulitzer years ago
with a plagiarized article.
w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
Ellen Barrett.................Linda Kelsey
Brad Gelardi..................Mark Hutter
Frank Jeffries................Tony Carreiro
DA Haskins....................David Wells
Carrie Gelardi................Sidney Bennett
Ingrid Jeffries...............Helen Halsey
Clarence Litton...............Wilbur Fitzgerald
Jason.........................Marshall Botvinick
Adam Easley...................Mark Jeffrey Miller
Det. Marks....................David Lenthall
Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins
Mrs. Easley...................Deborah Winstead
Jury Foreperson...............Rod Gilson
Boat Owner....................Joe Maggard
Pizza Guy.....................Michael Sinterniklass
164. [9-2] 10/20/94 THE SCANDAL
Matlock uncovers a history of sexual harrassment at a law firm
when he takes the case of a young attorney (Melora Hardin)
accused of murdering her boss.
w. Brian Lane d. Frank Thackery
music by Dick De Benedictis
Bruce Parmelee................David Purdham
Harriet.......................Linda Pierce
Taki Yamimoto.................Matt Niko
Lisa Swift....................Melora Hardin
Michael.......................Ryan Phillippe
Mrs.Parmelee..................Meredith Strange-Boston
Guard.........................Tammy Arnold
David.........................Clifton Daniel, Jr.
Judge Stillwell...............Eugene Casassa
Man...........................D. Anthony Pender
ADA...........................Diana Taylor
Marilyn Reese.................Janice Taylor
165. [9-3] 10/27/94 THE DARE
A millionaire bent on revenge murders one of Matlocks's
closest friends and dares the lawyer to prove he did it.
w. Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff d. Leo Penn
music by Artie Kane
Malcolm Engle.................Terry O'Quinn
Elizabeth.....................Marion Guyot
Det. Greg Charles.............Ben Epps
Jim McCoy.....................Gabe Caggiano
..............................Gary Wade Morton
Secretary.....................Suellen Yates
Judge Edwards.................Terry Loughlin
ADA...........................Mick McGovern
Security Guard................Chris Nubel
Woman.........................Deni A. Fholer
Security Man..................Laddy Sartin
Security Man..................Muse Watson
Det. Bob Brooks...............David Froman
166. [9-4] 11/3/94 THE TABLOID
While defending a Senate candidate (Tricia O'Neil) accused of
murdering a tabloid editor, Matlock uses some evidence that's
less than picture perfect to nab the real killer.
w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler
story by Joel Steiger and Gerald Sanoff
music by Dick De Benedictis
Carol Davis...................Tricia O'Neil
Wade Parsons..................Ray McKinnon
Chet Sellers..................Salvatore Xuereb
Linda.........................Rhoda Griffis
Ross Buckley..................Michael Goodwin
John Nash.....................Rob Treveiler
Wheeler Harmon................Barry Bell
ADA...........................Michael Genevie
Miss Van Ness.................Lisa Norman
Reverend Wesley Masters.......J. Don Ferguson
Secretary.....................Tamara Burnham
Photographer #2...............Deacon Dawson
Heather Hartley...............Cheryl Donaldson
Staff Photographer............Chuck Kinlaw
Judge Edwards.................Terry Loughlin
Doorman.......................Patt Noday
167. [9-5] 11/10/94 THE COACH
Matlock exposes a dark side of college basketball when he
defends a coach (Marty Rackham) accused of murdering an
influential booster (C.K.Bibby).
w. William Conway d. Russ Mayberry
music by Joel Rosenbaum
Ron Sipes.....................John D. Ward
Barry Glover..................John Ducey
Dan Downing...................Justin Smith
Claire........................Amy Parrish
Kay Tolman....................Marilyn Allen
Jimmy Nash....................Marty Rackham
Red Tolman....................C.K. Bibby
Judge Caldwell................Lee Lively
Asst DA.......................Diana Taylor
Detective Garrison............Marc Macauley
Car Salesman..................Keith Hargrove
Referee.......................Bill Huggins
Asst. Coach...................John Keenan
TV Sportscaster...............Gene Motley
Floyd.........................George Nannarello
168. [9-6] 11/17/94 THE DATING GAME
When a friend of Cliff's is accused of murdering a woman he
met through a dating service, Perfect Harmony, Matlock sets
a trap to catch the real killer--with Jerri as bait.
w. Barry M. Schkolnick d. Robert Scheerer
music by Steve Bramson
Tom McGuire...................Erich Anderson
Daniel Price..................Doug Ballard
Fred Golub....................Rob Roy Fitzgerald
Brenda McGuire................Andrea Powell
Melissa Jones.................Julia Howard
Det. Garrison.................Marc Macauley
Girl..........................Ashly Anderson
Date #1.......................Juli Ericksen
Sheriff.......................Bill Flaman
Date #2.......................Avis Fox
Former Date...................Nancy Hochman
169. [9-7] 12/1/94 THE CONFESSION
When his old friend Julie March visits, Matlock helps her
secure a new trial for a convicted murderer she had
prosecuted.
w. Robert Schlitt d. Robert Sheerer
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
music by Artie Kane
Phillip Chaney................Art Hingle
Earl McCutcheon...............Arthur Duke Ernaberger
Det. Jake Van Owen............Eliott Keener
Mrs. Susan Kellogg............Rebecca Koon
Clarence Ryder................Norman 'Max' Maxwell
Julie March...................Julie Sommars
Asst DA.......................Mitchell Laurance
Brenda Chaney.................Cheryl Haas
Judge Caldwell................Lee Lively
Emcee.........................Pete Prehn
170. [9-8] 12/8/94 DEAD AIR
Matlock contends with a wise-cracking homicide detective when
he defends a radio personality whose morning-show partner is
murdered. [The Rick and Ray Show]
w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler
story by Joel Seigler & Gerald Sanoff
music by Dana Kaproff
Pat Poletti...................Lea De Laria
Rick..........................Preston Maybank
Sharon Perleen................Melanie Smith
Ray Wallace...................Norman Woodel
Sophia Poletti................Sylvia Harman
Judge Drake...................Grayce Spence
Neighbor witness..............Richard K. Olsen
..............................Kevan Garriss
..............................Kevin Scott Warner
Police Officer................Michael Burgess
Parking Attendant.............John Philip Dayton
Man...........................Tommy Hull
Heckler.......................Scott Mathews
Bobby.........................Lewis Musser
Bea...........................Deborah Yates
171. [9-9] 1/5/95 THE GETAWAY
Matlock defends an ex-con in a bank-robbery trial, which
hinges on the testimony of a mischievous kid who claims he can
identify the real bandits.
w. Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff d. Leo Penn
music by Joel Rosenbaum
Mr. Ahern.....................Jay Acovone
Matt Ahern....................Adam La Vorgna
Robber No.1 (blond,Pete)......David Dwyer
Robber No.2.(dark hair).......Barry Bell
Becky Schraven................Elaine Nalee
Willie Roach..................Ed Sala
Asst DA.......................Mitchell laurance
Mr. Golden....................Lou Criscuolo
..............................Mike Harding
Jack (golfer).................J. Michael Hunter
..............................Richard Fullerton
Mr. Lipton....................? Phil Loch
Bunnie........................? Renee Russo
Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins
Reporter #2...................Marguerite Ayers
Reporter #3...................Ralph Brownewell
Officer.......................G. Martin Echkardt
Cop...........................Jim Gloster
Reporter #1...................Selden Smith
172. [9-10] 1/12/95 THE VERDICT
Matlock faces a sharp new prosecutor (Jane Sibbett) while
defending a building contractor accused of murdering one of
his employees.
w. Anne Collins d. Leo Penn
story by Joel Seigler & Gerald Sanoff
music by Steve Bramson
Jack Gibson...................Josh Taylor
Mike Gibson...................Brandon Douglas
DA Jenkins....................Mitchell Laurance
Rusty Stambler................Jeffrey Pillars
Nick Morrow...................Tommy Canary
Katie Clark...................Jane Sibbett
Receptionist #1...............Dorothy R. Brown
Receptionist #2...............Beth Watson
Construction Worker...........John Cavendish
Peter Stonehill...............? Philip Boyne
Molly.........................? Amanda Minikus
Rusty's Mistress..............? Dianna Miranda
Mr. Trask.....................Stan Kelly
Kevin Clark...................? Brad Moranz
Lt. Bigelow...................Rick Warner
Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins
173. [9-11] 2/2/95 DEADLY DOSE
Matlock finds himself in the middle of a sibling rivalry when
he defends Jerri's sister, a nurse accused of murdering the
doctor who had her fired.
w. Anne Collins d. Robert Sheerer
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
music by Artie Kane
Rachel Stone..................Annie Fitzgerald
Nancy Pierson.................Donna Bullock
Dr. Conway....................Keith Flippen
Dr. Bradley Gray..............Michael Keys Hall
State Trooper.................Herbert Eley
ADA...........................? Elizabeth Becka
Judge Stillwell...............Eugene Casassa
Dr............................Alan Sader
Detective.....................? Brinley Arden Vickers
..............................Ralph Wilcox
Nurse #2......................Peggy Droz
Mail Carrier..................Zack Hanner
Nurse.........................Carleen Moore
Paramedic.....................Derrick Parker
Security Guard................L.H. Smith
174. [9-12] 2/9/95 THE TARGET
Matlock suspects he's the target when a judge who went fishing
with him is killed in a boat explosion.
Flashbacks used in this episode: The View, The Strangler
and The Class.
w. Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff d. Frank Thackery
music by Bruce Babcock
Judge Denniston...............Ralph Sabatini
Glen Silver...................Rick Reitz
Det.Marks.....................David Lenthall
Jeffrey Spidel................Richard Gilliland
Will Owens....................Bob Hannah
Judge Michael Stern...........Robert D. Raiford
Barbershop Owner..............Dave Hager
Todd Powers...................Mark Jeffrey Miller
ADA Greene....................Mike Roark
Rick Petkin...................Hank Troscianiec
175. [9-13] 2/16/95 THE ASSAULT
Matlock defends a new-found friend--an inner city activist
accused of assaulting a slum-lord.
w. Anne Collins d. Christopher Hibler
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
music by Joel Rosenbaum
Stan Johnson..................Christofer Birt
George Mitchell...............H. Richard Greene
Hollis Greeley................James McEachim
Gordon Matheny................William Thomas Crumby
Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins
Asst DA.......................Tom Nowicki
Detective.....................Marc Macaulay
Young Man #2..................Leio Jackson
Young Man #1..................Tyhn Kennedy
Sheriff.......................Shelley Reid
Receptionist..................Beverley Skinner
176. [9-14] 4/27/95 THE HEIST (2 HR)
Matlock accompanies Cliff to a triathlon and runs into a
former client, a retired FBI agent who's in over his head when
he tries to solve an old case.
w. Anne Collins d. Leo Penn
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
Ed Wingate....................J. Kenneth Campbell
Thomas Crighton...............Jason Beghe
Al Ducow......................Michael Moss
Kathy Bridges.................Janet Carroll
Ron Jaffe.....................Erik King
Dennis Lamont.................Drew Pillsbury
Anita.........................Nina Repeta
..............................Ralph Wilcox
Motel Manager.................Lucille McIntyre
Billy Lewis...................Warren Frost
Matthew Lyons.................Don Hartman
Judge Edwards.................Terry Loughlin
Reporter......................Patt Noday
Salesman......................Hank Truscianiec
Lt. Bigelow...................Rick Warner
Jury Foreperson...............Suellan Yates
Man With Camera...............Dan Cox
Woman with Bullhorn...........Perry Maxwell
Ralph Fowler..................Eric Paisley
Burly Guy.....................Robert Pentz
Maintenance Man...............John Henry Scott
Paramedic.....................Richard Tardell
177. [9-15] 5/7/95 THE SCAM (2 hr)
Cliff's a suspect in the murder of a private detective he'd
confronted during a blackmail investigation.
w. Anne Collins d. Frank Thackery
story by Joel Steiger & Gerald Sanoff
music by Artie Kane
Craig Browning................Tom Verica
Scott Aston...................Gerald Curran
Cameron Ivers.................Michael Cumpsty
John Robinson.................Gregg Henry
Mark Reeves...................Steve Umberger
Rachel Bauer..................? Stacy Edwards
Woman #3......................D.L. Anderson
Maid..........................Paula Davis
Sgt. Travis Fenton............Michael Flippo
Miami Hotel Manager...........Lee Freeman
Man #2........................George Gray
Female Party Goer.............Elizabeth Hayes
Sports Club Manager...........Margo Kelly
Editor........................Ed Lillard
Man #3........................Lee Lawrimore
State Trooper.................Wallace Merck
Woman #2......................Janell McLeod
Woman #1......................Joanne Pankow
Asst DA.......................Mike Roark
Towel Boy.....................Kawan Rojanatavorn
Man #1........................Steve Silverheels
Judge #2......................Grayce Spence
Marv..........................Nello Tare
Woman #4......................Sandra Thigpen
Evidence Room Clerk...........Riley Walker
Young Man With Long Hair......Brock Wilson
Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins
Billy Lewis...................Warren Frost
Mr. Herman....................James Sutorius
Lt. Bigelow...................Rick Warner
..............................Daniel Green
..............................Johanna Morrison
..............................John Sanderford
The Choral Roberts:
Lead........................Robert (Bob) Appleton
Tenor.......................Robert (Robbie) Benson
Bass........................Robert (Robert) Cox
Baritone....................Robert (Jim) Benson
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Index Note: When done in two parts, only the first is listed.
title # Matlock# season/# date
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Abduction, The 124 3 6-#15 3/6/92
Accident, The 110 3 5-#20 3/26/91
Accused, The (2 hour) 163 5 9-#1 10/13/94
Affair, The 4 1 1-#4 10/7/86
Ambassador, The (2 hour) 49 2 3-#2 12/6/88
Angel, The 10 1 1-#10 11/25/86
Annihilator, The 27 1 2-#3 10/13/87
Arsonist, The 106 3 5-#16 2/5/91
Assassination, The (2 hour) 128 3 6-#19 5/8/92
Assault, The 175 5 9-#13 2/16/95
Author, The 14 1 1-#14 1/13/87
Bad, Bad, Bad Dream, Matlock's 152 4 8-#10 12/2/93
Best Friend, The 33 1 2-#9 12/8/87
Best Seller, The 70 2 4-#3 10/10/89
Big Payoff, The 123 3 6-#14 2/28/92
Biker, The 100 3 5-#10 11/27/90
Billionaire, The (2 hour) 25 1 2-#1 1987
Black Widow, The 57 2 3-#10 2/14/89
Blackmailer, The 89 2 4-#22 5/1/90
Blind Justice 26 1 2-#2 10/6/87
Blues Singer, The 66 2 3-#19 5/9/89
Body, The 36 1 2-#12 1/5/88
Brennen 159 4 8-#17 2/17/94
Broker, The 101 3 5-#11 12/4/90
Brothers, The 98 3 5-#8 11/13/90
Buddies, The 78 2 4-#11 12/12/89
Capitol Offense 149 4 8-#7 11/11/93
Captain, The 53 2 3-#6 1/10/89
Celebrity, The 111 3 5-#21 4/30/91
Chef, The 13 1 1-#13 1/6/87
Christmas Story, The [The Gift] 35 1 2-#11 12/22/87
Class, The 132 4 7-#3 1/21/93
Clown, The 72 2 4-#5 10/24/89
Coach, The 167 5 9-#5 11/10/94
Competition, The 142 4 7-#13 5/6/93
Con Man, The 74 2 4-#7 11/7/89
Confession, The 169 5 9-#7 12/1/94
Conspiracy, The 151 4 8-#9 11/25/93
Convict, The 17 1 1-#17 2/10/87
Cookie Monster, The 90 2 4-#23 5/8/90
Cop, The 9 1 1-#9 11/15/86
Country Boy, The 34 1 2-#10 12/15/87
Court Martial, The (2 hour) 18 1 1-#18 2/17/87
Cover Girl, The 99 3 5-#9 11/20/90
Critic, The 103 3 5-#13 1/8/91
Crook, The 157 4 8-#15 2/3/94
Cult, The 65 2 3-#18 5/2/89
D.A., The 88 2 4-#21 3/20/90
D.J., The 52 2 3-#5 1/3/89
Dame, The 116 3 6-#6 11/15/91
Dare, The 165 5 9-#3 10/27/94
Dating Game, The 168 5 9-#6 11/17/94
Dead Air 170 5 9-#8 12/8/94
Deadly Dose, The 113 5 9-11 2/2/95
Debt, The 137 4 7-#8 3/18/93
Defendant, The 153 4 8-#11 12/16/93
Defense, The 117 3 6-#7 12/6/91
Diary of a Perfect Murder (2 hour) 1 1 1-#1 3/3/86
Diner, The 146 4 8-#4 10/14/93
Divorce, The 140 4 7-#11 4/8/93
Doctors, The 24 1 1-#24 5/12/87
Don, The (2 hours) 6 1 1-#6 10/28/86
Evening News, The (2 hour) 126 3 6-#17 4/24/92
Ex, The 71 2 4-#4 10/17/89
Fatal Seduction, The (2 hour) 145 4 8-#2 9/30/93
Fighter, The 102 3 5-#12 12/11/90
Final Affair, The (2 hour) 141 4 7-#12 4/29/93
Fisherman, The 46 1 2-#22 3/29/88
Formula, The 109 3 5-#17 2/12/91
Fortune, The (2 hour) 136 4 7-#7 2/18/93
Foursome, The 119 3 6-#9 12/20/91
Fugitive, The 77 2 4-#10 11/28/89
Gambler, The 31 1 2-#7 11/10/87
Game Show, The 118 3 6-#8 12/13/91
Genius, The 44 1 2-#20 3/15/88
Getaway, The 171 5 9-#9 1/5/95
Ghost, The 131 4 7-#2 1/14/93
Gift, The [The Christmas Story] 35 1 2-#11 12/22/87
Gigolo, The 38 1 2-#14 1/19/88
Godfather, The 161 4 8-#19 4/28/94
Good Boy, The 69 2 4-#2 9/26/89
Haunted, The (2 hour) 150 4 8-#8 11/18/93
Heiress, The 47 1 2-#23 5/3/88
Heist, The (2 hour) 176 5 9-#14 4/27/95
Hucksters, The 42 1 2-#18 2/16/88
Hunting Party, The (2 hour) 68 2 4-#1 9/19/89
Husband, The 28 1 2-#4 10/20/87
Idol, The (2 hour) 162 4 8-#20 5/19/94
Informer, The (2 hour) 86 2 4-#19 2/20/90
Investigation, The (2 hour) 40 1 2-#16 2/2/88
Judge, The 2 1 1-#2 9/23/86
Juror, The 135 4 7-#6 2/11/93
Kidnapper, The 84 2 4-#17 2/6/90
Kidnapping, The (2 hour) 154 4 8-#12 1/13/94
Last Laugh, The 148 4 8-#6 11/4/93
Legacy, The (2 hour) 143 4 7-#14 5/13/93
Lemon, The 48 2 3-#1 1988
Lovelorn, The 43 1 2-#19 2/25/88
Madam, The 93 3 5-#3 10/2/90
Magician, The 45 1 2-#21 3/22/88
Man of the Year, The 65 3 5-#15 1/29/91
Mark, The 134 4 7-#5 2/4/93
Marriage Counselor, The 115 3 6-#5 11/8/91
Matlock's Bad, Bad, Bad Dream 152 4 8-#10 12/2/93
Mayor, The (2 hour) 55 2 3-#8/9 1/31/89
Mistress, The 51 2 3-#4 12/20/88
Model, The 64 2 3-#17 4/25/89
Mother, The 91 3 5-#1 9/18/90
Mr. Awesome 125 3 6-#16 4/17/92
Murder Game, The 158 4 8-#16 2/10/94
Narc, The 95 3 5-#5 10/23/90
Network, The 32 1 2-#8 12/1/87
Nightmare, The 112 3 6-#1 9/27/91
No Where To Turn (2 hour) 92 3 5-#2 9/25/90
Nurse, The 16 1 1-#16 2/3/87
Obsession, The 139 4 7-#10 4/1/93
Other Woman, The 58 2 3-#11 2/21/89
Outcast, The (2 hour) 122 3 6-#12 2/7/92
P.I., The 160 4 8-#18 3/3/94
Parents, The 104 3 5-#14 1/15/91
People vs Matlock 21 1 1-#21 3/24/87
Personal Trainer, The 94 3 5-#4 10/9/90
Photographer, The 22 1 1-#22 3/31/87
Picture, The (2 hour) 120 3 6-#10 1/17/92
Play, The 144 4 8-#1 9/23/93
Power Brokers, The (2 hour) 29 1 2-#5 10/27/87
Priest, The 67 2 3-#20 5/16/89
Prisoner, The (2 hour) 75 2 4-#8 11/14/89
Pro, The 85 2 4-#18 2/13/90
Professor, The 11 1 1-#11 12/2/86
Psychic, The 60 2 3-#13 3/7/89
Rat Pack, The 15 1 1-#15 1/20/87
Reporter, The [The Widow] 23 1 1-#23 5/5/87
Reunion, The 37 1 2-#12 1/5/88
Revenge, The 138 4 7-#9 3/25/93
Santa Claus 12 1 1-#12 12/9/86
Scam, The (2 hour) 177 5 9-#15 5/7/95
Scandal, The 164 5 9-#2 10/20/94
Scrooge, The 79 2 4-#12 12/19/89
Secret, The (2 hour) 96 3 5-#6 10/30/90
Seduction, The 5 1 1-#5 10/14/86
Singer, The 133 4 7-#4 1/28/93
Sisters, The 8 1 1-#8 11/11/86
Star, The 73 2 4-#6 10/31/89
Starlet, The 59 2 3-#12 2/28/89
Strangler, The 114 3 6-#4 10/25/91
Stripper, The 3 1 1-#3 9/30/86
Student, The 81 2 4-#14 1/9/90
Suspect, The (2 hour) 129 3 6-#20 1991
Tabloid, The 166 5 9-#4 11/3/94
Talk Show, The 82 2 4-#15 1/16/90
Target, The 174 5 9-#12 2/9/95
Temptation, The 156 4 8-#14 1/27/94
Therapist, The 20 1 1-#20 3/3/87
Thief, The (2 hour) 61 2 3-#14 3/28/89
Thoroughbred, The 63 2 3-#16 4/18/89
Trial, The (2 hour) 108 3 5-#18 2/19/91
Umpire, The 39 1 2-#15 1/26/88
Vacation, The (2 hour) 130 4 7-#1 11/5/92
Vendetta, The 54 2 3-#7 1/17/89
Verdict, The 172 5 9-#10 1/12/95
Victim, The 83 2 4-#16 1/23/90
View, The 147 4 8-#5 10/28/93
Widow, The [The Reporter] 23 1 1-#23 5/5/87
Witness, The 80 2 4-#13 1/2/90
Witness Killings, The (2 hour) 113 3 6-#2 10/18/91
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