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Matlock S1E5 — Claws

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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 5

Claws

7.8/10 · 891 votesNov 7, 202443 min

Ranked #10 of 19 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT.

Directed byMarie Jamora

Written byMichelle Leibel

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Seasons2

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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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 Day

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Game Face

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The Johnson Case

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I Was That, Too

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Tricks of the Trade (1)

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Tricks of the Trade (2)

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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Marie Jamora

Director

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Michelle Leibel

Writer

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Michelle Leibel

Co-Executive Producer

Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Co-Executive Producer

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Nicki Renna

Co-Executive Producer

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Sara Rose Feinberg

Co-Executive Producer

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John Will

Executive Producer

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Scott Melendez

Editor

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John Tanzer

Director of Photography

David Aguilar

David Aguilar

Staff Writer

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Lizzie Perrin

Staff Writer

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Sheridan Watson

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"Claws" is episode 5 of Matlock season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 891 votes, ranking #10 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Marie Jamora and written by Michelle Leibel, it aired on November 7, 2024.

Next: E6 · Sixteen Steps Best of Season 1