Matlock season 1 explained

Season Number:	1
Bgcolour:	7d190e
Network:	NBC
Num Episodes:	23
Episode List:	List of Matlock episodes

The first season of Matlock originally aired in the United States on NBC from September 20, 1986 – May 12, 1987. The two-part episode "The Don" served as a backdoor pilot for Jake and the Fatman.

Cast

Main

• Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock
• Linda Purl as Charlene Matlock
• Kene Holliday as Tyler Hudson

Recurring

• Kari Lizer as Cassie Phillips
• Julie Sommars as ADA Julie March

Cast notes:

• Lori Lethin was replaced by Linda Purl
• Linda Purl departed at the end of the season
• Linda Purl was absent for six episodes
• Kene Holiday was absent for one episode

Episodes