The Reporter

Plot
When a house blows up and a body is found which appears to be that of the owner, the police investigate and think that the man's wife is a suspect. When she is arrested, a reporter tells Ben about her and when he offers to defend her, the reporter is hopeful about getting a story. When they look into the man's background, they discover a lot of irregularities.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the final appearance of Robin Thomas as Prosecutor Burton Hawkins.
 * This episode was aired alternately under the title "The Widow".
 * Andy Griffith is the only main cast member to appear in this episode.