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Matlock•Season 4•Episode 1

The Hunting Party (1)

7.9/10 · 162 votesSep 19, 1989

Ranked #2 of 24 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

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Spencer Hamilton came to Manteo, North Carolina, as soon as he could to locate the man who killed his brother, Frank, in a supposed duck-hunting accident. When Ryan Bartell (the shooter) is found dead, Matlock heads to North Carolina to defend Hamilton, and finds an

Directed byRobert Scheerer

Seasons9

Season 4 Episodes24

Cast4

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Ben Matlock

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Conrad McMasters

Nancy Stafford

Nancy Stafford

Michelle Thomas

Julie Sommars

Julie Sommars

Julie March

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Robert Scheerer

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Hunting Party (1)" is episode 1 of Matlock season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 162 votes, ranking #2 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Robert Scheerer, it aired on September 19, 1989.