Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg
Matlock agrees to defend aging clown Homer Fleming after he's charged with the murder of his long-time partner, Simon. After asking Conrad to go undercover as a roustabout at the circus, Matlock starts to realise that everyone had a very good reason to hate Simon
Andy Griffith
Ben Matlock
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Conrad McMasters
Nancy Stafford
Michelle Thomas
Julie Sommars
Julie March
Leo Penn
Director
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"The Clown" is episode 6 of Matlock season 4. It scored 7.1/10 from 151 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Leo Penn, it aired on October 24, 1989.