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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 11

The Gift

7.6/10 · 185 votesDec 22, 198760 min

Ranked #7 of 23 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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

Directed byTony Mordente

Written byRobert Schlitt

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Cast4

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Ben Matlock

Kene Holliday

Kene Holliday

Tyler Hudson

Nancy Stafford

Nancy Stafford

Michelle Thomas

Kari Lizer

Kari Lizer

Cassie Phillips

Crew2

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Robert Schlitt

Writer

Tony Mordente

Tony Mordente

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Gift" is episode 11 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 185 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tony Mordente and written by Robert Schlitt, it aired on December 22, 1987.

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