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Matlock S1E17 — The Convict

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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 17

The Convict

7.8/10 · 206 votesFeb 10, 198760 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Seven years ago Ben defended Les Matthews, who was accused of killing his friend and business partner and Ben lost. Today Matthews has been granted parole. While working in the library, Wayne Lashley enters with his two goons, Lipton and Foley. While Lipton and Foley

Directed byDaniel Haller

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Cast3

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Ben Matlock

Kene Holliday

Kene Holliday

Tyler Hudson

Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Charlene Matlock

Crew1

Daniel Haller

Daniel Haller

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Convict" is episode 17 of Matlock season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 206 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Daniel Haller, it aired on February 10, 1987.

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