The Network

Plot
Network programming chief Paul J. Bartel is murdered, leaving Hollywood baffled as to the identity of the killer. Matlock comes to town to represent the television producer accused of killing him, and finds more than his fair share of suspects. It seems everyone had a motive to kill Paul J. Bartel!

Trivia

 * Kari Lizer and Kene Holliday do not appear in this episode.
 * Aneta Corsaut worked with Andy Griffith before making guest appearances on Matlock. She portrayed Helen Crump, Sheriff Andy Taylor's girlfriend, on The Andy Griffith Show. This episode is 1 of 7 where she portrays different characters.