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S2·E9 The Best Friend

Episode
Season 2, Episode 9
Air Date
December 8, 1987
Runtime
60 minutes
Director
Tony Mordente
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 8, 1987 60 min
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Synopsis

Matlock agrees to defend Vanessa Douglas when she's accused of murdering Stephen Cassidy, and author who destroyed a political families ambitions with a tell-all book. When Matlock realises his client is indeed guilty of the murder she is charged of committing, he sets up a plan to implicate her best friend, Sarah, with the crime, knowing that Vanessa will not let her friend take the blame for something she did.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 9 of Matlock air?

Season 2, Episode 9 ('The Best Friend') originally aired on December 8, 1987.

How long is Season 2 Episode 9 ('The Best Friend')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Matlock Season 2 Episode 9?

Matlock agrees to defend Vanessa Douglas when she's accused of murdering Stephen Cassidy, and author who destroyed a political families ambitions with a tell-all book. When Matlock realises his client is indeed guilty of the murder she is charged of committing, he sets up a plan to implicate her bes...

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