Matlock The Umpire (Season 2, Episode 15)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock

The Umpire (Season 2, Episode 15)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock defends an insurance salesman who has been accused of killing his boss, who is also a softball umpire, following a bad call during a softball game.

Director

Harvey S. Laidman (as Harvey Laidman)

Writers

Dean Hargrove (created by) | Phil Mishkin (written by) (as Philip Mishkin)

Producer

Richard Collins

Composer

Bruce Babcock

Cinematographer

Frank Thackery

Editor

Harvey Stambler (as Harvey E. Stambler)

Casting Director

Sally Powers

Production Designer

John D. Jefferies Sr.

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 26, 1988

Release date

Jan 26, 1988 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Andy Griffith Ben Matlock Ben Matlock See fewer	The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
Nancy Stafford Michelle Thomas Michelle Thomas See fewer	First Lady (2020)
Kari Lizer Cassie Phillips (credit only) Cassie Phillips (credit only) See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Kene Holiday Tyler Hudson (as Kene Holliday) Tyler Hudson (as Kene Holliday) See fewer	The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
Michael Durrell D.A. Lloyd Burgess D.A. Lloyd Burgess See fewer	V (1983)
Robert Harper Walter Judd Walter Judd See fewer	Creepshow (1982)
Richard Kline Charlie Bonham Charlie Bonham See fewer	Three's Company (1976)
Mitchell Laurance Roger Cullen Roger Cullen See fewer	The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
James Staley Freddy Hatton Freddy Hatton See fewer	Vacation (1983)
Diane Behrens Patti Judd Patti Judd See fewer	Moneyball (2011)
Jim Beaver Barney Sutler Barney Sutler See fewer	Deadwood (2004)
Lawrence Braude Marshall Turner Marshall Turner See fewer	Highway to Heaven (1984)
Christopher Chisholm Ronald Pierce Ronald Pierce See fewer	Wraith (I) (2017)
Fitz Houston Lt. Parker (as Fitzhugh G. Houston) Lt. Parker (as Fitzhugh G. Houston) See fewer	Crowne Royale Street King (2010)
Richard Newton Judge Richard Cooksey Judge Richard Cooksey See fewer	Burke's Law (1963)
Kirk Sisco Mr. Nelson Mr. Nelson See fewer	The Life of David Gale (2003)
Kat Meyer Ellis Celia Celia See fewer	Matlock (1986)
Joey Banks Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Now You See Me (I) (2013)
Primo López Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) See fewer	Columbo (1971)