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Matlock S1E7 — Belly of the Beast

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Matlock•Season 1•Episode 7

Belly of the Beast

7.9/10 · 829 votesDec 5, 202443 min

Ranked #8 of 19 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian's past.

Directed byTessa Blake

Written byHennah Sekander

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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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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 Day

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Game Face

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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

Crew12

H

Hennah Sekander

Writer

Tessa Blake

Tessa Blake

Director

M

Michelle Leibel

Co-Executive Producer

Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Co-Executive Producer

N

Nicki Renna

Co-Executive Producer

S

Sara Rose Feinberg

Co-Executive Producer

Stewart Lyons

Stewart Lyons

Co-Executive Producer

J

John Will

Executive Producer

J

John Tanzer

Director of Photography

K

Kyla Plewes

Editor

David Aguilar

David Aguilar

Staff Writer

L

Lizzie Perrin

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Belly of the Beast" is episode 7 of Matlock season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 829 votes, ranking #8 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Tessa Blake and written by Hennah Sekander, it aired on December 5, 2024.

Next: E8 · No, No Monsters Best of Season 1