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Matlock S1E1 — Pilot
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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

8.0/10 · 1,812 votesSep 22, 202444 min

Ranked #6 of 19 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore.

Directed byKat Coiro
Written byJennie Snyder Urman
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Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Madeline 'Matty' Matlock

Skye P. Marshall

Skye P. Marshall

Olympia Lawrence

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Julian Markston

David Del Rio

David Del Rio

Billy Martinez

Leah Lewis

Leah Lewis

Sarah Franklin

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Kat Coiro

Kat Coiro

Director

Jennie Snyder Urman

Jennie Snyder Urman

Writer

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Robin D. Cook

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Jonathan Oliveira

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Murray Angotti

First Assistant Camera

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John Will

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Craig Wrobleski

Director of Photography

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Gregg Featherman

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of Matlock season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 1,812 votes, ranking #6 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Jennie Snyder Urman, it aired on September 22, 2024.

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