The Affair

The Affair is the third episode of the first season of Matlock.

Summary

Ben and Charlene travel to Los Angeles to defend a Spanish maid named Sonia, who is accused of murdering her married lover. As Ben frantically tries to unravel the case with the uncooperative Sonia, Charlene hooks up with an old boyfriend, who happens to be the victim's stepson.

Victim: Richard "Dick" Ward

Killer: Daniel Ward

Cause of Death: Stabbed in the back

Motive: Blamed his father for causing his mother, Helen Ward, to slip into alcoholism, which eventually led to her death.

The Final Clue: Helen Ward's wedding ring, which Daniel gave to Sonja along with the hush money.

Guest Cast

Theresa Saldana as Sonia Cardenas

Kevin Conroy as Clark Harrison

Ron Ulstad as Sgt. Maguire

Ivan Bonar as Judge

Phillip Sterling as Prosecutor

Jeff Conaway as Daniel Ward

Carolyn Seymour as Christina Harrison-Ward

Marsha Hunt as Aunt Harriet

John Christy Ewing as Richard "Dick" Ward

Alina Cenal as Mrs. Rodriguez

Jenny Beck as Lila Harrison

Max Segar as Forbes the butler