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Matlock

  • TV Series
  • 1986–19951986–1995
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7.9K
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Andy Griffith in Matlock (1986)
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Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his c... Read allBen Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his clients by finding the real killer.Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his clients by finding the real killer.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7.9K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
793
70
  • Creator
    • Dean Hargrove
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Linda Purl
    • Kene Holiday
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  • Creator
    • Dean Hargrove
  • Stars
    • Andy Griffith
    • Linda Purl
    • Kene Holiday
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes181

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    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Ben Matlockas Ben Matlock…
    181 episodes181 eps • 1986–1995
    Linda Purl
    Linda Purl
    • Charlene Matlockas Charlene Matlock
    23 episodes23 eps • 1986–1987
    Kene Holiday
    Kene Holiday
    • Tyler Hudsonas Tyler Hudson
    71 episodes71 eps • 1986–1991
    Nancy Stafford
    Nancy Stafford
    • Michelle Thomasas Michelle Thomas…
    109 episodes109 eps • 1986–1992
    Julie Sommars
    Julie Sommars
    • Julie Marchas Julie March
    95 episodes95 eps • 1987–1994
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    • Conrad McMastersas Conrad McMasters
    85 episodes85 eps • 1989–1993
    David Froman
    • Lt. Bob Brooksas Lt. Bob Brooks…
    56 episodes56 eps • 1986–1994
    Daniel Roebuck
    Daniel Roebuck
    • Cliff Lewisas Cliff Lewis…
    55 episodes55 eps • 1987–1995
    Richard Newton
    • Judge Richard Cookseyas Judge Richard Cooksey…
    53 episodes53 eps • 1986–1992
    Brynn Thayer
    Brynn Thayer
    • Leanne McIntyreas Leanne McIntyre…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1991–1994
    Kari Lizer
    Kari Lizer
    • Cassie Phillipsas Cassie Phillips…
    25 episodes25 eps • 1986–1988
    Michael Durrell
    Michael Durrell
    • D.A. Lloyd Burgessas D.A. Lloyd Burgess
    24 episodes24 eps • 1986–1993
    Warren Frost
    Warren Frost
    • Billy Lewisas Billy Lewis
    18 episodes18 eps • 1991–1995
    Don Knotts
    Don Knotts
    • Les Calhounas Les Calhoun
    17 episodes17 eps • 1988–1992
    Al Wiggins
    • Judge Clagettas Judge Clagett…
    16 episodes16 eps • 1993–1995
    Carol Huston
    Carol Huston
    • Jerri Stoneas Jerri Stone
    15 episodes15 eps • 1994–1995
    Lucille Meredith
    Lucille Meredith
    • Judge Irene Sawyeras Judge Irene Sawyer
    14 episodes14 eps • 1986–1990
    Lee Lively
    • Judge Caldwellas Judge Caldwell…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1989–1994
    • Creator
      • Dean Hargrove
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    Storyline

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    In this legal drama, Andy Griffith plays Ben Matlock, a criminal-defense lawyer based in Atlanta. Matlock typically identifies and confronts the perpetrator in a dramatic courtroom scene. His goal, most often, is to prove reasonable doubt of his client's guilt. Rumor suggests that the character is based on lawyer Bobby Lee Cook, Georgia's colorful "dean of criminal-defense attorneys." —writermaia
    • investigation
    • cult favorite
    • legal drama
    • whodunnit mystery
    • timeframe 1980s
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In 1997, two years after the end of the series, Andy Griffith reprised the role of Matlock on a two part episode of Diagnosis Murder (1993). This would mark his final appearance in the role, and the only time the Matlock character was seen on CBS. In the episode, it is explained that Dr. Mark Sloan (Dick Van Dyke) advised Ben in 1969 to invest his life savings, $5,000, in the 8-track tape industry. When Ben lost all of his money, he began buying cheap suits off the rack and eating hot dogs because they were all he could afford. By the time he had money again, it was a habit.
    • Goofs
      Prison and jail cells are frequently shown without toilets in them. In the United States of America, the vast majority of jail cells and all prison cells have toilets in them.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Ben Matlock: Jackass!

    • Connections
      Featured in Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992)

    User reviews42

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    Top review
    Awesome show, great plots!
    Yeah, this is one of the best shows ever to be made.

    It had good characters, great stories, twists, and some unexpected humor.

    It's a really good show, and I'm not even over 60...or 30 for that matter.

    -Guess who got me into the show though:...Grandparents. =)
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    5
    • Craven80
    • Sep 16, 1999

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    • Does Ben Matlock win every case?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • INSP
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El abogado Matlock
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dean Hargrove Productions
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • The Matlock Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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