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The Best Episodes of Matlock

After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming...

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  1. 8.7/10(326 votes)

    #1 - I Was That, Too

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    S1:E17

    A pregnant woman asks for Olympia’s help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm.

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    Writer:N/A
  2. 8.5/10(284 votes)

    #2 - The Johnson Case

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    S1:E16

    Olympia tries to impress the partnership board by taking on a complicated murder case.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(178 votes)

    #3 - Tricks of the Trade (2)

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    S1:E19

    Sarah's career is put in jeopardy as Jacobson-Moore readies for a trial that could change everything; Matty makes a shocking discovery.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
  4. 8.4/10(186 votes)

    #4 - Tricks of the Trade (1)

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    S1:E18

    When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
  5. 8.2/10(334 votes)

    #5 - Game Face

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    S1:E15

    Olympia's partnership dream hangs in the balance as she and her team race against the clock to get a dangerous drink off the market.

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    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore.

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  8. 8.1/10(739 votes)

    #7 - A Guy Named Greg

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    S1:E3

    Matty's rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case by a woman claiming she was sexually harassed by her boss. Also, the firm's jury consultant and master lie detector, Shae, joins the case.

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  9. 8.0/10(522 votes)

    #8 - Belly of the Beast

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    S1:E7

    Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian's past.

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  10. 8.0/10(383 votes)

    #9 - A Traitor in Thine Own House

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    S1:E11

    Tensions rise as Shae work with Olympia's team on a case for a tech startup that's had trade secrets stolen.

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    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.9/10(828 votes)

    #10 - Rome, in a Day

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    S1:E2

    As Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore, Olympia and the aptly nicknamed "Team You Three" take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he's been wrongly accused of murder.

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  12. 7.9/10(593 votes)

    #11 - Claws

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    S1:E5

    A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT.

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  13. 7.9/10(373 votes)

    #12 - This Is That Moment

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    S1:E12

    Olympia and Julian's issues intensify as they each represent opposing sides in a nasty custody case. Also, Matty uses the firm's security system to her advantage.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.9/10(341 votes)

    #13 - Game Day

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    S1:E14

    Olympia hires an outside party to select jurors rather than using Shae, putting the case at risk.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.8/10(456 votes)

    #14 - No, No Monsters

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    S1:E8

    YouThree help Olympia defend a defamed nanny at her children's school. Also, Matty is on a stressful hunt for an important document on the Wellbrexa case.

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  16. 7.8/10(415 votes)

    #15 - Crash Helmets On

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    S1:E10

    Matty and Sarah pose as grandmother and granddaughter in order to gather information at a senior living facility facing a wrongful death suit.

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  17. 7.8/10(370 votes)

    #16 - Pregame

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    S1:E13

    An important class-action lawsuit leads the team to investigate a sorority; Matty brings Alfie with her to Jacobson Moore on Family Day.

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    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:N/A
  18. 7.7/10(633 votes)

    #17 - The Rabbit and the Hawk

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    S1:E4

    Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

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    Director:Kat Coiro
  19. 7.7/10(416 votes)

    #18 - Friends

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    S1:E9

    Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah's cousin's wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.

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    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writer:N/A
  20. 7.6/10(559 votes)

    #19 - Sixteen Steps

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    S1:E6

    As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce.

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Was That, Too" is the best rated episode of "Matlock". It scored 8.7/10 based on 326 votes. Directed by Hanelle M. Culpepper and written by N/A, it aired on 4/10/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Johnson Case".