Matlock has been friends with Sam Spelvin since he was a child, so he decides to help with Sam's play, Lovers and Lawyers. However, the production turns out to be dreadful. When prominent critic John Bosley Hackett, who deemed it one of the worst plays ever, is discovered murdered, Sam becomes the prime suspect. Matlock steps in to defend him, postponing his fee until they know if the play succeeds. As he investigates, Matlock uncovers several individuals who had motives to wish Hackett dead and were eager to see Sam's play flop.
Show
Matlock
Episode
S05E14
Air Date
Jan 08, 1991
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
The Mother
S05E02
Nowhere to Turn (1)
S05E03
Nowhere to Turn (2)
S05E04
The Madam
S05E05
The Personal Trainer
S05E06
The Narc
S05E07
The Secret (1)
S05E08
The Secret (2)
S05E09
The Brothers
S05E10
The Cover Girl
S05E11
The Biker
S05E12
The Broker
S05E13
The Fighter
S05E14
The Critic
S05E15
The Parents
S05E16
The Man of The Year
S05E17
The Arsonist
S05E18
The Formula
S05E19
The Trial (1)
S05E20
The Trial (2)
S05E21
The Accident
S05E22
The Celebrity