Matlock - Season 3 (1988)

Ben Matlock defends a jealous wife who is accused of killing her husband.

Ben Matlock very reluctantly defends an abrasive talk radio personality who is accused of murdering a rival talk radio celebrity.

Ben Matlock is hired to defend a police officer who has been framed for murder by Police Captain Edward Hanna, a police-force veteran.

Michelle, Julie, and Tyler are held at gunpoint by vindictive Ned Billings, who plans to kill Ben to avenge his brother Jim Billings, who died in prison after Ben proved he was guilty in a prior case.

Popular mayor Brian Barelli argues with visitors to his home; the next day he is killed by someone dressed as a well known environmentalist. Ben, Michelle, and Tyler are lured to defend the accused under false pretenses.

Ben continues his defense of a man wrongfully accused of killing a popular mayor.

After seven years in prison for killing his wife Ann, Ken Wilson gets out and finds her working in a real estate office. Anne soon turns up dead and Ken is tried, once again, for killing his wife.

Ben defends psychiatrist Lucas Forbes accused of killing Adam Whitley, the cruel abusive husband of his patient Erin Whitley by gunfire.

Lauren, daughter of Ben's old friend Janet, wins a beauty pageant. The runner-up / sore loser threatens to reveal a secret about Janet unless Lauren drops out. Later the runner-up is found dead and Lauren is arrested. Ben defends her.

A psychic rushes to Matlock's door and begs him to represent her against a charge of murder. When Matlock asks her to explain, she says she's only had a premonition that a man will be killed, and she will be charged. She also tells Les, Ben's next door neighbor, that he will not live to see the end of her trial. Ben tells her that he doesn't believe in that sort of thing, and says he only takes on "real" cases. However, the next day, one of her fellow psychics at the New Age Faire, is found murdered, and she is arrested. The victim also happens to be her best friend's...

Coin dealer Mike Koskoff finds that his employee Rob Casey has stolen $40K from him. When Casey is shot, Koskoff is charged and hires Ben. Koskoff's private eye Linda Hansfield gives Ben and Tyler unwanted aid, and makes it tough for Ben.

While trying to recover from the surprise testimony at the end of Part 1, Matlock discovers the true motivation for Linda's actions. as well as discovering the vital clue that leads to the real killer.

Ben is hired to defend Tommy Jenks, a special needs young man accused of murdering the adult daughter of thoroughbred racehorse ranch owner Sam Taylor.

During the trial of a journalist accused of killing an internationally recognized model, Matlock is accidentally struck by a car and winds up in the hospital. He receives witness depositions and works from his hospital bed to piece together the evidence.

Bill Austin wants to get son Dennis out of a cult, to whom he's given his trust fund. After Bill threatens cult leader Josh Bradbury, Josh is shot. Bill is accused when Dennis claims Bill fled the scene. Ben thinks Bill is innocent.

A singer-composer finds an old blues musician living on the streets. He takes the old man to his home over the objections of everyone. Later the singer is found dead. The old man is arrested and Ben who is also a fan decides to defend him.

Ex-mobster Nathan Carlino is accused of killing a priest. Alex Winthrop wants to handle the case but Carlino wants a seasoned lawyer. Ben gets on board. The murder was not as open and shut as it appeared.