Matlock has finally had the breakthrough in the case he was struggling with, but after being hit by a car, he needs to put the case together from scratch. Unfortunately, his nurse isn't too pleased to see him trying to work, and does her best to make sure he gets the rest he needs.

Matlock has to defend himself against a charge of murder when a judge who issued a contempt citation against him is found dead.

A call girl blackmails her employer to stay on the payroll, and when one of them winds up dead, it's Matlock to the rescue.