Product Details

• Actors: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr., David Froman
• Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Paramount
• DVD Release Date: July 20, 2010
• Run Time: 1023 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003IB0FTE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,372 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Matlock: The Fifth Season" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Matlock is a legal drama series starring Andy Griffith as defense attorney Ben Matlock - a Harvard-educated, fiery southerner who charges $100,000 a case to brilliantly defend his clients by finding the real killer.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just an Old Country Lawyer, May 17, 2010

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Bobby Underwood "starlighthotel" (Manly NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matlock: The Fifth Season (DVD)

Over the course of nine seasons, Andy Griffith's Ben Matlock became like one of the family. Much like Columbo, he was smarter than his rumpled demeanor suggested. Just an old country lawyer at heart, transplanted to the big city, his homespun humor and clever way of getting at the truth entertained us each week. While less serious or dramatic than the terrific Perry Mason, the stories centered around the cast and their interactions nearly as much as the cases.

Nancy Stafford would portray Michelle Thomas for several years and the chemistry between the two made for splendid entertainment. Things were cozy by season four, Assistant D.A. Julie March (Julie Sommers) and Ben sharing more time outside of court. Clarence Gilyard Jr. joined the gang in season four as Conrad McMaster and by his second season in the role, the actor had endeared himself to audiences. After Matlock's long run, he would later star with Chuck Norris in Walker, Texas Ranger, and brought a nice element to both shows.

A comfort show by season five, viewers could look forward each week to kicking back with Ben and the gang, feet propped up and a snack close at hand. Fans always knew they'd have an enjoyable hour with Ben and the gang. The episodes in season five included three two-parters, keeping fans waiting a week to see how the transplanted Atlanta lawyer would spring his client. Season five includes the famous Man of the Year show in which Ben has a flat on his way to accept the honor, and before all is said and done, ends up in jail! All episodes from season five are listed below for those matching them up with what they already have.

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The Mother -- Nowhere to Turn 1 & 2 -- The Madam -- The Personal Trainer -- The Narc -- The Secret 1 & 2 -- The Brothers -- The Cover Girl -- The Biker -- The Fighter -- The Critic -- The Parents -- The Man of the Year -- The Arsonist -- The Formula -- The Trial 1 & 2 -- The Accident -- The Celebrity
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Matlock is a fun part of television history and is sorely missed in the age of mind-numbing reality television. We could grab a bite to eat and visit old friends each time we heard that Southern Matlock theme playing over the opening credits. Somehow, it always made you hungry for a hot dog with the works.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Matlock is Great, December 25, 2010

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S. Hopson (East Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matlock: The Fifth Season (DVD)

I have all five seasons now, and I enjoy them again and again. Nothing like these classics on TV anymore.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What is that?, September 30, 2010

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Robert J. Paulmann (Springfield, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matlock: The Fifth Season (DVD)

I love this Show, it's absolutely Fantastic; anyone that loves Crime Shows especially Court Room Shows, I definitely Recommend this Series, I'm sure that you will love it just as much as I do.