Matlock (1986)

Episode Overview

Matlock takes on the case of Brad Bingham, a seasoned football player known for his playboy lifestyle, who faces being released from his team. Charlene doubts Ben's decision to defend Brad, influenced by the negative press surrounding him, especially since Brad had once dated her friend Ellen Hawley, who had a troubled past following their breakup. As the trial unfolds, Charlene begins to question the accuracy of the tabloids, realizing that Ellen may not have been completely truthful. Meanwhile, a call girl named Caryn Nelson, hired to incriminate Brad, nearly sways Charlene’s opinion of him.