The Gift

Summary

When Brian Emerson is arrested and charged with his wife's murder, Matlock takes the case, waiving his usual fee. His efforts to get the father out on bail fail when he lands a judge who has lost his Christmas spirit, and Matlock takes the young girl in with him.

Guest stars

• Julie Sommars as Julie March
• William Schallert as Judge Elliot Franklin
• Jason Evers as Dr. Jim Lord
• Judith Baldwin as Miriam Tracey
• Bryan Cranston as Brian Emerson
• Howard George as Phillip Tracy
• Jandi Swanson as Wendy Crowley
• Lise Hilboldt as Dr. Maggie Crowley
• Wolf Muser as Peter Bono