Episode
Matlock: The Network
Overview
Network programming chief Paul J. Bartel is murdered, leaving Hollywood baffled as to the identity of the killer. Matlock comes to town to represent the television producer accused of killing him, and finds more than his fair share of suspects. It seems everyone had a motive to kill Paul J. Bartel!
Details
- Series
- Matlock
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1987-12-01
Episode context
The Network is Episode 8 in Season 2 of Matlock. It aired on 1987-12-01.
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