Watch Matlock Online (1986)

Where to watch “Matlock” (1986) online legally? See US streaming options first, plus English-region fallbacks.

Matlock first aired in 1986 • originally associated with NBC • 9 seasons • 194 episodes • around 45 minutes per episode • status: Ended.

If you searched for “watch Matlock online” (1986), the safest approach is to verify legal availability in your region (US first, then English-region fallbacks).

It sits in the Drama, Crime space, which helps set expectations for tone and pacing.

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Synopsis

Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.

Keywords

court, lawyer, courtroom, elderly, criminal lawyer, mysterious, lighthearted, dramatic, compassionate.

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Main cast

Andy Griffith

as Ben Matlock

Daniel Roebuck

as Cliff Lewis

Carol Huston

as Jerri Stone

Official trailer

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