#1
S8E13
The Kidnapping: Part 2
Matlock defends FBI agent Wingate when he is charged with murder.
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#2
S9E3
The Dare
Wealthy philanthropist Malcolm Engle reveals his plan to murder someone close to Ben Matlock at a certain time and place and challenges Matlock to try and prove he did it. When Lt. Bob Brooks becomes the victim, Matlock struggles to break Engle's alibi and link him to the murder.
#3
S9E7
The Confession
Former Atlanta assistant district attorney Julie March fears she may have convicted an innocent man several years ago.
#4
The Heist
S9E14
#5
The Scam
S9E15
#6
The Witness Killings: Part 2
S6E2
#7
The Dame
S6E6
#8
The Final Affair
S7E13
#9
The View
S8E5
#10
The Getaway
S9E9
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After visiting a jazz nightclub, Matlock has a nightmare set during 1930's prohibition.
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The Kidnapper
S4E18
#179
The Man of the Year
S5E15
#178
The Vendetta
S3E7
#177
The Murder Game
S8E16
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