[s4e9] The - Prisoner: Part 1

While inside, Matlock is assigned a fellow inmate named "Tiny" (played by Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. ) as a bodyguard. Ben soon discovers that the victim, Rudy Chambers, was killed because he had snitched on a group of inmates planning an escape.

By the end of Part 1, Matlock identifies the prison doctor, Lenny Marcus, as a witness to the murder, giving him a lead to prove Jackson’s innocence. Cast and Credits Ben Matlock Andy Griffith Steve Mazarowski David Carradine Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr. John Jackson (Guard) Michael Champion Conrad McMasters Clarence Gilyard Jr. Lenny Marcus (Doctor) David Paymer Alternative References [S4E9] The Prisoner: Part 1

Following a prison riot where inmates take control of the facility and several guards hostage, they demand a "trial" for Jackson within the prison walls. While inside, Matlock is assigned a fellow inmate

The 9th episode of this cult classic is titled "Checkmate" and features a famous human chess game. By the end of Part 1, Matlock identifies

While "The Prisoner: Part 1" specifically refers to this Matlock episode, the title is often associated with other works: