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Matlock•Season 5•Episode 7

The Secret (1)

7.5/10 · 121 votesOct 30, 199060 min

Ranked #14 of 21 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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When a gambler is accused of killing his bookie, Matlock agrees to take the case, believing that someone from the bookie's past is the guilty party.

Directed byLeo Penn

Seasons9

Season 5 Episodes22

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

Crew1

Leo Penn

Leo Penn

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Secret (1)" is episode 7 of Matlock season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 121 votes, ranking #14 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Leo Penn, it aired on October 30, 1990.