Season 8
Episode Guide
The Play
S8
E1
Director Doug Michaels fires Ben Matlock, saying he's seen "kumquats with more talent."
The View
S8
E5
Matlock witnesses a murder involving two theater stars and a husband from his hotel window.
The Capital Offense
S8
E7
Did conman Adam Spangler kill a woman for her jewelry, or do the fingerprints reveal the truth?
The Haunted (Part 1)
S8
E8
Against Matlock's approval, his associate, Cliff Lewis, advertises for and gets a private client.
The Kidnapping (Part 1)
S8
E12
In a 1930s dream, Matlock is a washed-up lawyer defending a nightclub owner accused of murder.
The Temptation
S8
E14
While looking for his kidnapped friend, Ben finds an FBI agent is being framed for the crime.
The Crook
S8
E15
The church choir hits a sour note when parishioner Wally McDaniel is accused of murder.
The Murder Game
S8
E16
During a charity game at a mansion, Matlock discovers the "victim" is really dead!
Brennen
S8
E17
Matlock's friendship with District Attorney Brennen turns sour during a murder trial.
The P.I.
S8
E18
Thanks to Matlock, a private investigator reunites with his long-lost daughter, the one he needed!