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  • 1986
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Matlock

Summary Although Matlock is no longer producing episodes, it still airs in many locations as re-runs. Although it's best to check your television guide for times and channels, some of the following networks carry the program, the show is current carried on CMT Canada, ABC (WXYZ Detroit), TNT, WGN, Hallmark, and KDOC. Some networks may only be av...

Created By: Dean Hargrove

  • 1986
  • TV-14
  • ABC
  • 1986
  • TV-14
  • ABC

Matlock

9 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Mar 3, 1986
Metascore Generally Unfavorable
36
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings
7.5
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Summary Although Matlock is no longer producing episodes, it still airs in many locations as re-runs. Although it's best to check your television guide for times and channels, some of the following networks carry the program, the show is current carried on CMT Canada, ABC (WXYZ Detroit), TNT, WGN, Hallmark, and KDOC. Some networks may only be av...

Created By: Dean Hargrove

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Andy Griffith

Ben Matlock, Charlie Matlock, Benjamin Leighton Matlock

Linda Purl

Charlene Matlock

Kene Holiday

Tyler Hudson

Nancy Stafford

Michelle Thomas, Caroline Nathan, Caryn Nelson

Julie Sommars

Julie March

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Conrad McMasters

David Froman

Lt. Bob Brooks, Lieutenant Bob Brooks, Police Lt. Bob Brooks

Daniel Roebuck

Cliff Lewis, Alex Winthrop, Prosecutor Mr. Sodowsky

Richard Newton

Judge Richard Cooksey, Judge, Judge Reynolds

Brynn Thayer

Leanne McIntyre, Leanne Lewis, Roxanne Windemere

Kari Lizer

Cassie Phillips, Angel, Margaret Danello

Michael Durrell

D.A. Lloyd Burgess

Warren Frost

Billy Lewis

Don Knotts

Les Calhoun

Al Wiggins

Judge Clagett, Judge, Judge Claggett, Judge Price, Judge in Lane Malpractice Trial

Carol Huston

Jerri Stone

Lucille Meredith

Judge Irene Sawyer

Lee Lively

Judge Caldwell, Judge Stone, Judge

Jason Wingreen

Judge Arthur Beaumont

Frank Kahlil Wheaton

Bailiff, Bailiff Bill Corey

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
36
25% Positive
1 Review
25% Mixed
1 Review
50% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews
36
25% Positive
1 Review
25% Mixed
1 Review
50% Negative
2 Reviews

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70
Oct 7, 2013
Mr. Griffith effortlessly makes the most of the country sophisticate, and Dick Van Dyke is splendidly devious as the judge. Matlock makes easy viewing, so easy that you are liable to forget it's there.
By John J. O'Connor FULL REVIEW
40
Oct 7, 2013
There is a plot twist along the way, but what finally ensnares the judge in a courtroom confrontation is another development of Matlock's devising that seems completely implausible. [23 Sept 1986, p.C10]
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30
Oct 7, 2013
The problem with Matlock is that Griffith isn't nearly as cute as either he, or NBC, think he is. Or maybe it's that he's playing it too cute. When Peter Falk played cat and mouse with his prey in that eccentric, unassuming manner, it was charming. When Griffith does it, he just seems phony, manipulative and obnoxious. He's more creepy than he is endearing. [23 Sept 1986, p.C6]
By Steve Sonsky FULL REVIEW
0
Oct 7, 2013
One of the worst courtroom shows in the history of the genre. Andy Griffith trundles out of the shadows to play crusty, rich Atlanta lawyer Ben Matlock in this abysmally implausible one-hour drama. [23 Sept 1986, p.B1]
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings
7.5
93% Positive
14 Ratings
0% Mixed
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7% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings
7.5
93% Positive
14 Ratings
0% Mixed
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7% Negative
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Production Company:
  • Dean Hargrove Productions
  • Fred Silverman Company
  • The Matlock Company
  • Viacom Productions
Initial Release Date: Mar 3, 1986
Number of seasons: 9 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
BMI Film & TV Awards
• 4 Wins & 4 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations

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