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.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Andy Griffith | ... |
Ben Matlock
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(181 episodes, 1986-1995)
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| Nancy Stafford | ... |
Michelle Thomas
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(110 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Julie Sommars | ... |
Julie March
(96 episodes, 1987-1994)
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| Clarence Gilyard Jr. | ... |
Conrad McMasters
(84 episodes, 1989-1993)
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| Kene Holiday | ... |
Tyler Hudson
(71 episodes, 1986-1991)
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| David Froman | ... |
Lt. Bob Brooks
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(56 episodes, 1986-1994)
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| Daniel Roebuck | ... |
Cliff Lewis
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(55 episodes, 1987-1995)
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Richard Newton | ... |
Judge Richard Cooksey
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(53 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Brynn Thayer | ... |
Leanne McIntyre
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(37 episodes, 1991-1994)
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| Kari Lizer | ... |
Cassie Phillips
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(25 episodes, 1986-1988)
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| Linda Purl | ... |
Charlene Matlock
(24 episodes, 1986-1990)
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| Michael Durrell | ... |
D.A. Lloyd Burgess
(24 episodes, 1986-1993)
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| Warren Frost | ... |
Billy Lewis
(18 episodes, 1991-1995)
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| Don Knotts | ... |
Les Calhoun
(17 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Al Wiggins | ... |
Judge Clagett
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(16 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Carol Huston | ... |
Jerri Stone
(15 episodes, 1994-1995)
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| Lucille Meredith | ... |
Judge Irene Sawyer
(15 episodes, 1986-1990)
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Lee Lively | ... |
Judge Caldwell
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(12 episodes, 1989-1994)
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| Jason Wingreen | ... |
Judge Arthur Beaumont
(13 episodes, 1987-1993)
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| Frank Kahlil Wheaton | ... |
Bailiff
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(13 episodes, 1986-1991)
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Ray Templin | ... |
Piano Player
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(11 episodes, 1987-1991)
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| Mitchell Laurance | ... |
Prosecutor
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(10 episodes, 1988-1995)
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| Terry Loughlin | ... |
Judge Edwards
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(10 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| James McEachin | ... |
Police Lt. Frank Daniels
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(8 episodes, 1986-1995)
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| Alexander Zale | ... |
Judge Michael Alden
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(8 episodes, 1990-1992)
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Diana Taylor | ... |
Prosecutor
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(8 episodes, 1993-1994)
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| Steven Anderson | ... |
Prosecutor David 'Hangman' Hawkins
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(7 episodes, 1989-1990)
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| Tom Nowicki | ... |
Prosecutor
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(7 episodes, 1993-1995)
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Nick DeMauro | ... |
Charlie
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(7 episodes, 1987-1990)
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| Aneta Corsaut | ... |
Judge Cynthia Justin
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(7 episodes, 1987-1992)
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| Robin Thomas | ... |
Burton Hawkins
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(6 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Mick McGovern | ... |
Assistant D.A.
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(6 episodes, 1993-1994)
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| Robert C. Treveiler | ... |
Agt. Dennis Spiers
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(6 episodes, 1989-1994)
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Grayce Spence | ... |
Judge Drake
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(6 episodes, 1993-1995)
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| Albert Hall | ... |
Assistant D.A. Corbalis
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(6 episodes, 1988-1989)
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| Buddy Bryan | ... |
Police Officer
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(6 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| J. Kenneth Campbell | ... |
Agt. Ed Wingate
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(5 episodes, 1988-1995)
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| Marc Macaulay | ... |
Det. Robert 'Bob' Garrison
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(5 episodes, 1994-1995)
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| Katherine Cannon | ... |
Susan O'Malley
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(5 episodes, 1986-1991)
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| Richard K. Olsen | ... |
Bink
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(5 episodes, 1993-1994)
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| Alan Fudge | ... |
Jack Sylvester
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(6 episodes, 1987-1991)
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| Ron Karabatsos | ... |
Dave Christopher
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(5 episodes, 1986-1992)
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| Gregory Itzin | ... |
Michael Fitzmorris
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(5 episodes, 1987-1992)
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C.K. Bibby | ... |
Bradford Wilcox
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(5 episodes, 1993-1994)
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| Marge Redmond | ... |
Mrs. McCardle
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(5 episodes, 1991-1992)
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| Elizabeth Hoffman | ... |
Judge Mary Russell
(6 episodes, 1989-1991)
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Rick Warner | ... |
Lt. Bigelow
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(5 episodes, 1992-1995)
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| Barbara Whinnery | ... |
Hairdresser
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(5 episodes, 1988-1992)
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Will Jeffries | ... |
Assistant D.A. Ferber
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(5 episodes, 1987-1991)
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James V. Christy | ... |
Ed
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(5 episodes, 1986-1992)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1993) (United States) (tv)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1995) (United States) (tv)
- France 3 (1995) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- ITV - Independent Television (1993) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO) (Netherlands) (tv)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Me-TV (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD) (season one)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD) (season two)
- Paramount Television
- Pluto TV (2021) (United States) (video)
- TF6 (2002) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1987) (Italy) (tv)
- Viacom
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Do Re Mi Music (music editorial)
- Echo Film Services (sound effects editorial)
- Fincannon & Associates (casting: Wilmington)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Movie Movers (cast trailers)
- Movie Movers (makeup/wardrobe trailer)
- Movie Movers (production trailers)
- Performing Animal Troupe (Animals provided by)
- Reuben Cannon & Associates (casting)
- Todd-AO/Glen Glenn Studios (sound recording)
- Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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." Written by writermaia |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kene Holiday was terminated after the third season, due to his ongoing battle with drugs and alcohol. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media (1992). See more » |
| Quotes |
[repeated line]
Ben Matlock: Jackass! See more » |