Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg
Teenager Danny Hayes is on trial for the murder of his father. Danny honestly believed that his father was about to kill his mother as he threatened to, but the testimony of his father's best friend threatens Danny's chances at freedom.
Andy Griffith
Ben Matlock
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Conrad McMasters
Nancy Stafford
Michelle Thomas
Julie Sommars
Julie March
Peter Ellis
Director
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"The Defense" is episode 9 of Matlock season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 133 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Peter Ellis, it aired on December 6, 1991.