Judge Carter Addison (Dick Van Dyke) kills his mistress then presides over the murder trial as Matlock tries to defend a framed man.
Ben defends an exotic dancer accused of murdering her ex-husband, a man determined to have her declared an unfit mother.
A socialite retains Matlock to defend her husband's accused killer, a maid (Theresa Saldana) who won't help her own defense.
Ben defends an over-the-hill quarterback (John Beck) with a reputation as a womanizer who is accused of killing his team-owner girlfriend.
J.L. Brackett (William Conrad) prosecutes Matlock's client, crime-boss Nicholas Baron (Jose Ferrer), for murder.
Ben fends off the children of crime boss Baron (Jose Ferrer), who appear to want their father convicted.
Andy Griffith
Benjamin L. Matlock
Julie Sommars
Asst. D.A. Julie March
Linda Purl
Charlene Matlock
Nancy Stafford
Michelle Thomas
Brynn Thayer
Leanne McIntyre