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Matlock S1E18 — Tricks of the Trade (1)

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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 18

Tricks of the Trade (1)

8.1/10 · 630 votesApr 17, 202542 min

Ranked #5 of 19 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter.

Directed byKat Coiro

Written byNicki Renna, Michelle Leibel

Previous episodeE17 · I Was That, Too Next episodeE19 · Tricks of the Trade (2)

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Season 1 Episodes19

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Pilot

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Rome, in a Day

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A Guy Named Greg

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The Rabbit and the Hawk

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Claws

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Sixteen Steps

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Belly of the Beast

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No, No Monsters

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Friends

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Crash Helmets On

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A Traitor in Thine Own House

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This Is That Moment

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Pregame

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Game Face

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I Was That, Too

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Cast5

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

Crew12

Kat Coiro

Kat Coiro

Director

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Nicki Renna

Writer

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Michelle Leibel

Writer

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Michelle Leibel

Co-Executive Producer

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Sara Rose Feinberg

Co-Executive Producer

Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Executive Producer

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Nicki Renna

Executive Producer

Stewart Lyons

Stewart Lyons

Co-Executive Producer

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Amanda Tudesco

Executive Producer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Scott Melendez

Editor

David Aguilar

David Aguilar

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Tricks of the Trade (1)" is episode 18 of Matlock season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 630 votes, ranking #5 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Nicki Renna, Michelle Leibel, it aired on April 17, 2025.

Next: E19 · Tricks of the Trade (2)Best of Season 1