Episode
Matlock: The Mother
Overview
Phyllis Todd confesses to the murder of her boss to protect her daughter. Matlock soon sees through his client's ruse.
Details
- Series
- Matlock
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1990-09-18
Episode context
The Mother is Episode 1 in Season 5 of Matlock. It aired on 1990-09-18.
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