A bleached designer sweatshirt; a nail tech is blamed for not coming to the rescue of a client who got into a fight; a dog bites its owner's friend; a man sues his ex-fiancée for pawning a family heirloom.

A bride says a jealous bridesmaid intentionally damaged her wedding dress; a mother blames the nanny for her son's large video game bill.

A man sues his ex-girlfriend for emotional distress after paternity is questioned.

A daughter blames her father and stepmother for damage her stepsisters did to a drafting table after she was kicked out.

A bride says a jealous bridesmaid intentionally damaged her wedding dress; a mother blames the nanny for her son's large video game bill.

The mother-of-the-bride blames the caterer for an allergic reaction; a man says a used treadmill was defective.

A daughter blames her father and stepmother for damage her stepsisters did to a drafting table after she was kicked out.

A landlord sues a former tenant for unpaid rent after she broke her lease; a cellphone is damaged when a teacher is pushed into a pool.

The mother-of-the-bride blames the caterer for an allergic reaction; a man says a used treadmill was defective.

A man has his neighbor's car towed; a social-media influencer is sued for breach of contract.

A landlord sues a former tenant for unpaid rent after she broke her lease; a cellphone is damaged when a teacher is pushed into a pool.

An ex-boyfriend refuses to pay his portion of the epidural costs after the birth of his daughter.

A man has his neighbor's car towed; a social-media influencer is sued for breach of contract.

Sisters argue over a broken lease.

A man refuses to split the cost of a shared rental car; an artist sues his ex-girlfriend over a painting he created when she was his muse.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A business consultant fails a client; a woman blames her ex-boyfriend for a snowboarding injury.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A man refuses to split the cost of a shared rental car; an artist sues his ex-girlfriend over a painting he created when she was his muse.

A man seeks reimbursement for an expensive bottle of wine because his housesitter helped herself without permission; a dispute over a ``leather`` vegan bag.

A business consultant fails a client; a woman blames her ex-boyfriend for a snowboarding injury.

A brilliant attorney takes on tough cases.

A man sues his former landlord for throwing out his belongings after he was wrongfully evicted.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

Man seeks compensation after spotty Wi-Fi at a vacation rental costs him a lucrative client for his business.

A man seeks reimbursement for an expensive bottle of wine because his housesitter helped herself without permission; a dispute over a ``leather`` vegan bag.

A sports fan seeks winnings from an online football competition; ex-roommates argue over rent after one abruptly abandons the apartment.

A man sues his former landlord for throwing out his belongings after he was wrongfully evicted.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A woman's investment in a food festival doesn't pay off; a man sues for a withheld security deposit.

Man seeks compensation after spotty Wi-Fi at a vacation rental costs him a lucrative client for his business.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of using his credit card after he broke up with her; a delivery driver blames his customer after he is ticketed for honking his horn.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A sports fan seeks winnings from an online football competition; ex-roommates argue over rent after one abruptly abandons the apartment.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her daughter's injury; a man sues a tenant for back rent and late fees.

A woman's investment in a food festival doesn't pay off; a man sues for a withheld security deposit.

A woman sues because her keys were lost when her mother's purse was thrown out of a car window; a dispute between exes because an important work call was missed.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of using his credit card after he broke up with her; a delivery driver blames his customer after he is ticketed for honking his horn.

Mobile tattoo artist seeks payment for his services at a party; woman sues after a specialized yoga class doesn't deliver as advertised.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her daughter's injury; a man sues a tenant for back rent and late fees.

A defense attorney solves murder mysteries in the courtroom.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A woman sues because her keys were lost when her mother's purse was thrown out of a car window; a dispute between exes because an important work call was missed.

A couple's anniversary weekend falls flat after hotel's special event doesn't deliver on advertised perks.

Mobile tattoo artist seeks payment for his services at a party; woman sues after a specialized yoga class doesn't deliver as advertised.

Perry's fishing vacation off a fog-shrouded coast is interrupted by homicide when he pulls a beautiful blonde from the ocean.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

A couple's anniversary weekend falls flat after hotel's special event doesn't deliver on advertised perks.

A frightened waitress flees a restaurant, leaving behind her paycheck and a slightly moth-eaten mink coat.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

Investigators tackle difficult cases.

An embezzler is found dead after his business partner demands that the stolen funds be replaced.

Ben defends a patrolman framed for murder but is upset when the prime suspect appears to be the chief of police, an old friend.

An embezzler is found dead after his business partner demands that the stolen funds be replaced.

Convinced his brother was framed for murder, a psychopath takes Matlock's associates hostage.

Perry's case involves a pair of red-haired fan dancers, a stolen horse and bloodstained ostrich plumes.

Convinced his brother was framed for murder, a psychopath takes Matlock's associates hostage.

Perry investigates a murder confession obtained by the use of truth serum.

Parker Williams is placed in a difficult position when his hot-tempered stepfather is arrested for the murder of his former employer.

Perry investigates a murder confession obtained by the use of truth serum.

Gillespie worries about Harriet's involvement in a landlord dispute case when he learns her client was acquainted with a murder victim.

A sniper kills a white supremacist's campaign manager who staged, for sympathy votes, an attempt on his candidate's life.

A sniper kills a white supremacist's campaign manager who staged, for sympathy votes, an attempt on his candidate's life.

A woman wants to reopen the 20-year-old case of a man who embezzled from her late husband; guest Karen Black.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

A woman wants to reopen the 20-year-old case of a man who embezzled from her late husband; guest Karen Black.

A couple's anniversary weekend falls flat after hotel's special event doesn't deliver on advertised perks.

An ex comes between friends, which leads to a confrontation and a damaged vintage chair.

A man sues his roommate over reward money paid for the return of his lost puppy; a woman blames a party guest for ruining her vintage china.

A woman sues a chef after viral specialty sauce sends her to the hospital; a dispute between roommates over a damaged figurine set.

A couple's anniversary weekend falls flat after hotel's special event doesn't deliver on advertised perks.

A sports fan seeks winnings from an online football competition; ex-roommates argue over rent after one abruptly abandons the apartment.

An ex comes between friends, which leads to a confrontation and a damaged vintage chair.

A woman's investment in a food festival doesn't pay off; a man sues for a withheld security deposit.

A woman sues a chef after viral specialty sauce sends her to the hospital; a dispute between roommates over a damaged figurine set.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of using his credit card after he broke up with her; a delivery driver blames his customer after he is ticketed for honking his horn.

A sports fan seeks winnings from an online football competition; ex-roommates argue over rent after one abruptly abandons the apartment.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her daughter's injury; a man sues a tenant for back rent and late fees.

A woman's investment in a food festival doesn't pay off; a man sues for a withheld security deposit.

A friend's offer of a place to live is rescinded after a cross-country move; a coffee shop owner seeks compensation after an irate customer causes damage.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of using his credit card after he broke up with her; a delivery driver blames his customer after he is ticketed for honking his horn.

A woman sues for the cost of a zip-line tour; a woman blames a coach for missing an ice-skating competition.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her daughter's injury; a man sues a tenant for back rent and late fees.

A dispute between cousins over who is to blame when a car ends up in a ditch.

A friend's offer of a place to live is rescinded after a cross-country move; a coffee shop owner seeks compensation after an irate customer causes damage.

An overworked nanny is fired without notice; a woman is injured during a spirited sermon at church.

A woman sues for the cost of a zip-line tour; a woman blames a coach for missing an ice-skating competition.

A dispute between siblings over the cost of a birthday dinner; a landlord sues his short-term tenant over damage to a high-quality skillet.

A dispute between cousins over who is to blame when a car ends up in a ditch.

A dispute between exes over a job-hunting wardrobe bought while they were still together; a children's party performer says he was unjustly fired.

An overworked nanny is fired without notice; a woman is injured during a spirited sermon at church.

A bride sues her former friend for not showing up at her wedding after she requested extra invites; a dispute between exes over damaged property.

A dispute between siblings over the cost of a birthday dinner; a landlord sues his short-term tenant over damage to a high-quality skillet.

Woman sues after her ex-best friend takes someone else to a concert; salon owner seeks compensation after a hairstylist leaves without notice.

A dispute between exes over a job-hunting wardrobe bought while they were still together; a children's party performer says he was unjustly fired.

A wedding is called off because the bride-to-be discovers that her engagement ring is not as unique as her fiancé originally told her.

A bride sues her former friend for not showing up at her wedding after she requested extra invites; a dispute between exes over damaged property.

A dispute over a bikini contest prize; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over a present re-gifted to another woman.

Woman sues after her ex-best friend takes someone else to a concert; salon owner seeks compensation after a hairstylist leaves without notice.

A man seeks compensation for glamping gear after a romantic weekend in the woods ends with him getting dumped.

A wedding is called off because the bride-to-be discovers that her engagement ring is not as unique as her fiancé originally told her.

A woman accuses her ex-boyfriend's twin sister of property damage; a man sues for medical expenses from a dog bite.

A dispute over a bikini contest prize; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over a present re-gifted to another woman.

A man seeks compensation for glamping gear after a romantic weekend in the woods ends with him getting dumped.

A woman accuses her ex-boyfriend's twin sister of property damage; a man sues for medical expenses from a dog bite.

A man blames his neighbor for ruining his relationship and for damage to his car; a scuffle over a video game at a closeout sale leads to injury.

Woman sues after her grandson's deadbeat dad buys him a clunker; dispute between a former couple over breast milk that was sold instead of donated.

A dispute between sisters over the cost of carpet cleaning after an avoidable spill.

Tenant sues her former landlord after a broken air-conditioning unit isn't replaced, leading to heat stroke; former friends argue over seats at a concert.

A gorgeous, towel-clad sunbather tells Perry that all her possessions have been stolen.

While investigating a hit-and-run, Perry finds another client -- one charged with murder; guests Brett Halsey, Sidney Clute.

The loyalty of a suspect's friend inspires Perry to take on a seemingly hopeless case.

Ben's defense of a '60s activist accused of assassination uncovers a mayor's unsavory past.

While defending an activist accused of murder, Ben suspects the judge is involved in a fraudulent scheme.

Perry defends a woman when a con game turns into murder; guest Kathleen Crowley.

Perry becomes involved in a murder charge when a private investigator deals in blackmail.

A businessman gives up land his father willed to a black sharecropper, raising tensions in Sparta. Written by Denise Nicholas.

Mobsters buying land near Sparta try to drive Gillespie's daughter from her home; guest Burgess Meredith.

Gillespie discovers a major New Orleans mob real estate scam is behind the scheme to force his daughter from her home and acquire her land.

Harriet consults Gillespie after she reluctantly agrees to help her son get his imprisoned father's murder conviction reversed.

After threatening two boys (John Aaron Bennett, Zach McLemore) who trespassed on his property, a dangerous man (Jason Byce) is shot dead in his home. With Carroll O'Connor.

A dispute between sisters over the cost of carpet cleaning after an avoidable spill.

Tenant sues her former landlord after a broken air-conditioning unit isn't replaced, leading to heat stroke; former friends argue over seats at a concert.

A dispute between neighbors over misplaced packages and a ruined ski vacation; a man sues his favorite comic for breaking his nose.

Horse owners argue over veterinary bills after one horse attacks another.

A wedding is called off because the bride-to-be discovers that her engagement ring is not as unique as her fiancé originally told her.

A dispute over a bikini contest prize; a woman sues her ex-boyfriend over a present re-gifted to another woman.

A man seeks compensation for glamping gear after a romantic weekend in the woods ends with him getting dumped.

A woman accuses her ex-boyfriend's twin sister of property damage; a man sues for medical expenses from a dog bite.

A woman accuses her cousin of stealing and selling her app idea; a woman blames a slanderous social media post for getting her fired.

A cooking malfunction leads to property damage; a woman is inundated with telemarketing calls.

Friends argue because an altered photo was posted online, leading to a dangerous eating disorder before a high school reunion.

A neighbor steals a secret family barbecue recipe.

A bride sues a fashion designer after her reception outfit fell off during a choreographed dance.

A man sues a matchmaker for failed services after a disappointing date; a neighbor is blamed after a trespassing child is injured on his property.

A teacher seeks compensation because he was falsely accused of theft and his wages were withheld; a woman sues a jealous wife for ruining her blouse.

Tenant seeks the return of prepaid rent after her landlord's home was overrun with dogs.

A singer gives a sermon and leaves early after saying she was misled about the kind of party she was hired to work.

A former couple argue over destroyed camping gear; a woman sues a hotel proprietor over bedbugs.

There is bad blood between half-sisters after a loan goes unpaid and one rejects the other on social media.

Secrets revealed at a women's retreat cause emotional distress; a man sues his neighbor for property damage.

A woman blames her cheating ex-husband for their son's ruined 18th birthday cake.

Man sues his roommate's girlfriend for intentionally breaking his television, twice; woman seeks compensation after a food festival booth is a success.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; an urn with a beloved dog's ashes is broken.

Mother blames her son's piano teacher after he is denied admission to a performing arts school; dispute between co-workers over vet bills.

Perry's client, a woman who retained him on a tax matter, finds herself charged with the fatal poisoning of her husband.

Perry's client in a blackmail payoff is charged with a double murder he believes she did not commit; guest Angie Dickinson.

Perry is retained to defend a client on a homicide charge before the murder takes place; guests Constance Ford, Denver Pyle.

A death and new evidence hamper Ben's efforts to clear the name of a wrongfully imprisoned former client.

Another suspect's dual personality damages Ben's defense of a psychiatrist accused of killing a patient.

A simple case of inheritance turns to murder when a woman is found in a locked room with a body by her side and a gun in her hand.

Perry thinks that a man who called asking to be defended on a charge of homicide is an old wartime buddy; guest Claude Akins.

Gillespie becomes sheriff; the murders of two Spartans link to a mentally impaired youth; guests Stacy Keach, Burgess Meredith.

Gillespie becomes sheriff; the murders of two Spartans link to a mentally impaired youth; guests Stacy Keach, Burgess Meredith.

Bubba's friend Lorie Foster is accused of murder following the death of the man who infected her with AIDS.

A mysterious caller leads police to a body at the bottom of a pond; guests Steve Kanaly, Shannon Eubanks.

Sheriff Gillespie's daughter suspects her boyfriend may be involved with the distribution of illegal automatic weapons.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; an urn with a beloved dog's ashes is broken.

Mother blames her son's piano teacher after he is denied admission to a performing arts school; dispute between co-workers over vet bills.

A nanny sues after her purse is stolen during a break in; a dispute over leisurewear that was advertised as exclusive but sold elsewhere for less money.

A woman sues her daughter after she is forced to stay at a hotel during her visit; a Friendsgiving dessert causes a severe allergic reaction.

A singer gives a sermon and leaves early after saying she was misled about the kind of party she was hired to work.

A former couple argue over destroyed camping gear; a woman sues a hotel proprietor over bedbugs.

There is bad blood between half-sisters after a loan goes unpaid and one rejects the other on social media.

Secrets revealed at a women's retreat cause emotional distress; a man sues his neighbor for property damage.

A man sues over a promise ring after he discovers his girlfriend lied about being exclusive; a father and daughter argue over collectible dolls.

A man sues for non-payment of services; a landlady says a tenant poisoned her cat.

A man sues his mother for the cost of a stair lift after she changes her mind about moving into his home.

Two fathers argue after bullying leads to a dangerous stunt; a dispute over makeup-tutorial video profits.

A woman blames her ex-husband and his wife for preventing her from attending her son's college graduation dinner party.

A couple enlist a mutual friend to impregnate them and sue after he refuses to pay for a gender reveal party as promised.

A man sues his child's mother for installing spyware on a phone he shares with his son.

Woman sues her cheating ex-boyfriend after she ends up hospitalized with broken heart syndrome.

A neighbor sues for defamation because a sign was placed in his yard implying he's racist.

A woman sues for the cost of food overages at a co-hosted party.

A man brings his ex-fianceé to court after she cheats on him, empties their bank account, and steals his rings.

A man sues his brother after almost ruining his son's birthday party.

An attempt to help a couple's love life doesn't go as planned; a dispute between siblings over a stolen baby-stroller.

A man sues after he claims he was emotionally manipulated to invest in a business; a dispute over an injury during a breakdancing competition.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; a singer is sued for not showing up for a gig.

Son sues his parents after they agreed to watch his dog but now refuse to return the animal.

Paul Drake and Perry search for the identity of a bedraggled, amnesiac teenage girl; guest Werner Klemperer.

A fight for control of corporate voting stock results in murder, and Perry's client was at the scene of the crime.

Perry volunteers to defend a down-and-out man (Fred Sherman) charged with robbery and the murder of a dance-hall girl.

Ben defends an ex-girlfriend's (Anne Francis) daughter (Nia Peeples), a pageant winner accused of murdering a contestant.

A woman (Camilla More) who had a premonition of her boyfriend's death becomes a suspect in his murder.

Perry defends a woman (Josephine Hutchinson) who confessed to the murder for which she is being tried; guest Ruta Lee.

An elderly woman retains Perry when she feels her employer is about to be murdered, a crime for which she is later arrested.

Officer LuAnn Corbin (Crystal Fox) tries to help when her boyfriend (Willie Gault) is blackmailed by a drug dealer (Judson Vaughn).

Tibbs returns to Sparta with a law degree, news of his failed marriage, and a murder suspect to defend.

Bubba (Alan Autry) pursues a drug dealer (Damon Pooser) while his nephew lies in a coma from a heroin overdose.

LuAnn takes in an abandoned baby found in a crack house; the welfare agency wants the child returned to its addict mother.

A woman with a history of emotional problems and drunken driving is involved in a girl's hit-and-run death.

Former tenants blame their landlord for not taking steps to prevent harassment from neighbors; a singer is sued for not showing up for a gig.

Son sues his parents after they agreed to watch his dog but now refuse to return the animal.

A man sues his former employer for reducing his hours after he became a single father.

A woman sues her daughter because she had to stay at a hotel during her visit; a dispute between a grandmother and granddaughter over a sorority.

A neighbor sues for defamation because a sign was placed in his yard implying he's racist.

A woman sues for the cost of food overages at a co-hosted party.

A man brings his ex-fianceé to court after she cheats on him, empties their bank account, and steals his rings.

A man sues his brother after almost ruining his son's birthday party.

A father seeks compensation because his son was falsely accused of breaking the rules at debate camp and confined for hours.

A couple sue for the cost of airfare; a co-worker's prank leads to injury.

A woman sues her daughter's ex-boyfriend over a borrowed freezer he dropped and broke; a dispute between co-parents over a misused hotel room.

Roommates argue over a frequent overnight guest; bedbugs ruin a woman's vacation.

A dispute between neighbors over a lawn treatment that sent a dog to the vet; an influencer sues his ex-fiancée and her husband over a canceled video shoot.

A dispute between neighbors over a broken sculpture; a man sues because a promised concert ticket was given away to someone else.

A dispute between roommates over a damaged television; a man sues his ex-girlfriend for stealing his two cats.

A dispute over a ruined custom lampshade; mentors argue over money spent on shared mentee.

A dispute over the cost of a shared vacation babysitter; a friend is blamed after a post-football-game brawl with rival fans leads to property damage.

A man sues over profits from a fishing trip; a woman sues an editor after film footage is lost.

A failed promise to pay for upgraded drink packages on a cruise comes between friends; a woman blames her ex for losing sentimental stuffed animals.

An injury on a golf course; a dispute over a truffle order.

The owner of an escape room sues a jumpy guest who injured him; a dispute between former friends over a missed self-care day.

Accusations of cheating lead to a breakup and unpaid rent; an elaborate marriage proposal is prematurely revealed.

A dispute over payment to move and install an adjustable bed; a woman blames her former friend after her daughter ends up in the emergency room.

A borrowed telescope is accidentally donated; a woman is ghosted after she travels to visit a one-night stand.

An ocean cruise's calm is shattered when a passenger falls overboard, an incident that eventually results in a courtroom struggle.

A case that begins in a Las Vegas casino ends with two dead victims lying in the morgue; guest Lyle Talbot.

Mason seeks to free his client of a murder charge after a blackmailer is found dead.

Ben defends a rare-coin dealer accused of killing an employee who was stealing inventory.

Ben suspects that the people who killed his client's employee are blackmailing his private investigator.

An unexplained $2,500 check in Perry's mail leads him to eventually defend its sender on a murder charge; guest Yvonne Craig.

A divorcee retains Perry to defend her former husband in the slaying of his stepson; guests Fay Wray, Nancy Kulp.

An interracial relationship between two teens stirs up strong emotions when the girl is shot in the back.

Tibbs (Howard Rollins) defends Parker against charges he assaulted an ex-girlfriend's (Victoria Jackson) fiance.

A former madam returns to Sparta to run a phone-sex service and assures police that her employees are doing nothing illegal.

Chief Forbes' fiancee arrives in Sparta to give him an ultimatum about their relationship; Forbes' young boxing protege commits a burglary.

Threats against a blues singer (Bobby Short) coincide with the arrival in Sparta of his biggest fan, a wealthy heiress (Jean Simmons).

A dispute over payment to move and install an adjustable bed; a woman blames her former friend after her daughter ends up in the emergency room.

A borrowed telescope is accidentally donated; a woman is ghosted after she travels to visit a one-night stand.

A man blames his neighbor for ruining his yard during routine landscaping; a mechanic sues a customer for refusing to pay for automotive repairs.

A woman sues her daughter-in-law for returning a bed she purchased for her grandson and pocketing the cash; brothers argue over a stolen restaurant idea.

A dispute over the cost of a shared vacation babysitter; a friend is blamed after a post-football-game brawl with rival fans leads to property damage.

A man sues over profits from a fishing trip; a woman sues an editor after film footage is lost.

A failed promise to pay for upgraded drink packages on a cruise comes between friends; a woman blames her ex for losing sentimental stuffed animals.

An injury on a golf course; a dispute over a truffle order.

A client's unruly grandkids damage a photographer's camera; a music venue owner and band member blame each other for a breached contract.

A dare leads to unexpected consequences; a comic says she was fired after being heckled.

A woman sues after her belongings are stolen at a speed dating event; a dispute between neighbors over a bird feeder that attracted destructive birds.

A man seeks reimbursement for an expensive bottle of wine because his housesitter helped herself without permission; a dispute over a ``leather`` vegan bag.

A man sues his former landlord for throwing out his belongings after he was wrongfully evicted.

Man seeks compensation after spotty Wi-Fi at a vacation rental costs him a lucrative client for his business.

An ex comes between friends, which leads to a confrontation and a damaged vintage chair.

A woman sues a chef after viral specialty sauce sends her to the hospital; a dispute between roommates over a damaged figurine set.

A sports fan seeks winnings from an online football competition; ex-roommates argue over rent after one abruptly abandons the apartment.

A woman's investment in a food festival doesn't pay off; a man sues for a withheld security deposit.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of using his credit card after he broke up with her; a delivery driver blames his customer after he is ticketed for honking his horn.

A woman blames her neighbor's son for her daughter's injury; a man sues a tenant for back rent and late fees.

A man refuses to split the cost of a shared rental car; an artist sues his ex-girlfriend over a painting he created when she was his muse.

A business consultant fails a client; a woman blames her ex-boyfriend for a snowboarding injury.

A woman sues because her keys were lost when her mother's purse was thrown out of a car window; a dispute between exes because an important work call was missed.