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Matlock

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."

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Andy Griffith
Ben Matlock
Linda Purl
Charlene Matlock
Kene Holiday
Tyler Hudson

Season 9 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Accused

Thu, Oct 13, 1994120 mins

In part 1, a writer is accused of murdering someone who knew she had plagiarized a book for a prize winning series of articles. An old friend of Ben's calls the police to report she has killed someone to see if he'll take the case. Billy suddenly finds a land developer who keeps offering money to buy his sister's house, but he won't sell it for less than a million dollars, much to Cliff's annoyance.

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Awards

  • 1990 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 1987 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) - nominated
  • 1992 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) - winner
  • 1990 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) - nominated

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