Matlock
Seen it?1986 | 9 seasons | 45 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Marvel's Daredevil, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 9 seasons and 194 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 146 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- A big time investment at 9 seasons.
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score). Also nominated for 1 more Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 369K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 7 is the high point.
Season 11986 · 24 episodes · 3.3 out of 10Monday
Season 21987 · 24 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday- Season 31988 · 20 episodes · 4.5 out of 10Monday
- Season 41989 · 24 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 51990 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 61991 · 22 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 71992 · 18 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 81993 · 22 episodes · 9.1 out of 10Friday
- Season 91994 · 18 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by Dean Hargrove
- Andy GriffithBen Matlock
- Daniel RoebuckCliff Lewis
- Carol HustonJerri Stone