The Stripper

The Stripper is the second episode of the first season of Matlock.

Summary

Five years earlier, Ben represented Jason Hardiman during his divorce from his pregnant wife, Carla - and lost the case. So when Jason is murdered, and Carla is suspected of the crime, Ben hopes defending Carla will heal all their past wounds.

Victim: Jason Hardiman

Killer: Doug Templitt/Helen Shelley

Cause of Death: Shot, then poisoned in the hospital.

Motive: Looked up to Carla Evans-Hardiman and did not appreciate Jason's treatment of her.

The Final Clue: Doug Templitt has a bandage on his hand in the same place where Helen Shelley cut her hand the previous evening.

Guest Cast

David Froman as Bob Brooks

Robin Thomas Grossman as Burton Hawkins

Kerrie Keane as Carla Evans-Hardiman

Anne Hanes as Ms. Jackson

John Carter as Jason Hardiman

Gary Frank as Doug Templitt/Helen Shelley

Jennifer Rhoades as Gracie Fielder

Wayne Heffles as Wayne Cornell

Michael Faustino as Jimmy Hardiman

Richard Newton as Richard Cooksey