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Matlock: The Fifth Season

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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.

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

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.

I have always liked the show Matlock and have seasons 1-4 as well.You can't really go wrong watching a show with Andy Griffith in it!Great show,great guest stars in the episodes and I really enjoy watching these DVD's.We have a family game or movie night once a week and these DVD's are chosen quite often! Thanks.

Matlock is definitely one of the very best TV Shows of all time. But, the only reason why I'm giving the Season 5 dvd release only three stars is because almost 10 minutes of The Secret: Part 2 is missing from this dvd release. I have absolutely no idea how this happened. That's the only episode on this dvd release that isn't complete.

Always enjoy this old courtroom series with Andy Griffith. Now have the first 5 seasons. Good clean entertainment

My husband and I are big fans of MATLOCK and was very pleased and happy to be able to get season 5 of the series. The dvd came in very good good and in a very resonable amount of time. We are looking forward to season 6 of Matlock

Big fan of the show. I was hoping they would bring out a complete set of the show or shorten the spacing between the releases. I watch the whole season(5) on the day I recieved it. I'm looking forward to the next release.

I have seasons 1-5 now of Matlock. I really enjoying watching old episodes of programs that I grew up with. I would recommend this series to everyone. Matlock is quality programming.

Have very much enjoyed the first 5 seasons & would like to know when the last 4 seasons of Matlock will be available from Amazon on DVD?
I would buy them all at one time if the last 4 were available together.