Episode
Matlock: The Gift
Overview
When Brian Emerson is arrested and charged with his wife's murder, Matlock takes the case, waiving his usual fee. His efforts to get the father out on bail fail when he lands a judge who has lost his Christmas spirit, and Matlock takes the young girl in with him.
Details
- Series
- Matlock
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1987-12-22
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Gift is Episode 11 in Season 2 of Matlock. It aired on 1987-12-22. The runtime is 60 min.
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