Let’s take it back to 1987! In the classic Matlock episode Ben Matlock takes on a case that proves even the closest bonds can be lethal. When a professor is murdered, suspicion falls on a young student, but as always, Ben suspects there's more to the story than what’s on the surface. Why we love this episode:

TV Deaths. Matlock: The Best Friend (1987) [Steven Cassidy]: Shot to death by Nana Visitor in James' kitchen. Cinemorgue Wiki James Mulholland | Cinemorgue Wiki | Fandom

📺 This episode features the dramatic demise of the character Steven Cassidy, played by James Mulholland.

A pre- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Nana Visitor delivers a compelling performance as Vanessa, a character caught in the middle of a tragic web.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Andy Griffith’s legal genius or discovering the show for the first time, "The Best Friend" is a masterclass in 80s legal drama.

This episode dives into the dark side of academic ambition and the lengths people will go to protect their reputation.

It’s a quintessential Ben Matlock investigation—searching for that one small detail the police missed to blow the case wide open in the courtroom.