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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 9

The Best Friend

7.7/10 · 171 votesDec 8, 198760 min

Ranked #4 of 23 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

Matlock agrees to defend Vanessa Douglas when she's accused of murdering Stephen Cassidy, and author who destroyed a political families ambitions with a tell-all book. When Matlock realises his client is indeed guilty of the murder she is charged of committing, he sets up a

Directed byTony Mordente

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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

Crew1

Tony Mordente

Tony Mordente

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Best Friend" is episode 9 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 171 votes, ranking #4 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Tony Mordente, it aired on December 8, 1987.

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