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Matlock S1E4 — The Rabbit and the Hawk
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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 4

The Rabbit and the Hawk

7.7/10 · 950 votesOct 31, 202443 min

Ranked #13 of 19 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

Directed byKat Coiro
Written byJeffrey Lieber
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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

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Kat Coiro

Kat Coiro

Director

Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Writer

M

Michelle Leibel

Co-Executive Producer

Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Co-Executive Producer

N

Nicki Renna

Co-Executive Producer

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Sara Rose Feinberg

Co-Executive Producer

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John Will

Executive Producer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Kyla Plewes

Editor

David Aguilar

David Aguilar

Staff Writer

L

Lizzie Perrin

Staff Writer

S

Sheridan Watson

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Rabbit and the Hawk" is episode 4 of Matlock season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 950 votes, ranking #13 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Jeffrey Lieber, it aired on October 31, 2024.

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