Matlock Quiz: Solve These Clues to Name the Characters of Matlock

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“I know the prosecutor in this case, and she's a very tough cookie.” – Matlock

If that's what Matlock thinks, then that's sayin' something. The characters in Matlock dealt with the great attorney, for better or for worse. Matlock could be a tad cantankerous, but he was a loveable crab, and most people who worked for him knew it. And sometimes, they gave him a run for his money.

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Matlock Characters Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Playing Billy Wheeler, which country music singer had a recurring role on Matlock?

  • A
    George Strait
  • B
    Willie Nelson
  • C
    Randy Travis
  • D
    Garth Brooks

Question 2

Who did a guest spot as "the judge" in the premiere episode?

  • A
    Tom Hanks
  • B
    Dick Van Dyke
  • C
    Bob Newhart
  • D
    Daniel Roebuck

Question 3

Not only is Julie March Matlock's love interest, what's her title?

  • A
    Assistant D.A.
  • B
    Judge
  • C
    The President
  • D
    Madame Secretary

Question 4

The Andy Griffith Show's Barney Fife and Matlock's Conrad McMasters have something in common. What is it?

  • A
    They're both divorced
  • B
    They were both deputy sheriffs
  • C
    They both have a stutter
  • D
    They both drink Jack Daniels

Question 5

Before working as a P.I. for Matlock, what did Conrad do for a living?

  • A
    Chef
  • B
    Window washer
  • C
    Musician
  • D
    Deputy sheriff

Question 6

Tyler Hudson and Matlock have great chemistry. What role does Hudson have?

  • A
    A conman
  • B
    A private investigator
  • C
    A prosecutor
  • D
    A deputy sheriff

Question 7

Matlock got along with some judges more than others. Which of these was NOT a judge who appeared on the show?

  • A
    Judge Judy
  • B
    Judge Irene Sawyer
  • C
    Judge Arthur Beaumont
  • D
    Judge Robert Cooksey

Question 8

Matlock also ran through plenty of P.I.s. Which of these men served as one of Matlock's private investigators?

  • A
    Conrad McMasters
  • B
    Les Calhoun
  • C
    Billy Lewis
  • D
    Joe Schmo

Question 9

What significant role does Charlie play for Matlock?

  • A
    Provides hot dogs
  • B
    Cleans his shoes
  • C
    Drives him places
  • D
    Does his taxes

Question 10

What character does Daniel Roebuck play?

  • A
    Watson
  • B
    Lt. Bob Brooks
  • C
    Cliff Lewis
  • D
    Tyler Hudson

Question 11

What title does Lt. Bob Brooks have?

  • A
    Atlanta PD detective
  • B
    Los Angeles sheriff
  • C
    A drill sergeant
  • D
    Georgia governor

Question 12

Matlock's a busy attorney. Who is his assistant?

  • A
    Cassie Phillips
  • B
    Ms. Havisham
  • C
    Ms. Hawkins
  • D
    Michelle Thomas

Question 13

Matlock attends Laura Miller's wedding. Who is she to Matlock?

  • A
    His mistress
  • B
    His goddaughter
  • C
    His niece
  • D
    His wife

Question 14

Many of the lead characters didn't stick around. Why was Julie Sommars written out of Matlock?

  • A
    She was serving jail time
  • B
    She got pregnant
  • C
    She didn't want to relocate from Los Angeles
  • D
    She demanded more pay

Question 15

Matlock has two daughters who work for him. Who are they?

  • A
    Michelle and Julie
  • B
    Charlene and Leanne
  • C
    Leanne and Michelle
  • D
    Julie and Charlene

Question 16

This character really wanted to work for Matlock. Who became his secretary?

  • A
    Irene Sawyer
  • B
    Cassie Phillips
  • C
    Julie March
  • D
    Charlize Theron

Question 17

Even Matlock has to put up with annoying neighbors. Who is Matlock's next-door neighbor?

  • A
    Cliff Lewis
  • B
    Fred and Ethel
  • C
    Les Calhoun
  • D
    Conrad McMasters

Question 18

Which Andy Griffith Show crossover played Judge Cynthia Justin?

  • A
    Lucille Ball
  • B
    Aneta Corsaut
  • C
    Cheerio Meredith
  • D
    Frances Bavier

Question 19

Cliff Lewis is one of Matlock's private investigators. How is Cliff's father, Billy, significant to Ben?

  • A
    He is Matlock's nemesis
  • B
    He was Matlock's former teacher
  • C
    He was Matlock's first case
  • D
    He was Matlock's highschool girlfriend's brother

Question 20

Lawyer Michelle Thomas doesn't cross paths with Matlock in his hometown of Atlanta. Where do they meet?

  • A
    Toronto
  • B
    London
  • C
    Cairo
  • D
    Charleston

Question 21

Which actor played three different roles on the show before being cast as a recurring character?

  • A
    Rachel McAdams
  • B
    Daniel Roebuck
  • C
    Nancy Stafford
  • D
    Julie Sommars

Question 22

Matlock runs through several assistants in nine seasons. Who is his final assistant?

  • A
    Ms. Hawkins
  • B
    Mrs. McArdle
  • C
    Anne Hathaway
  • D
    Jerri Stone

Question 23

Shhhhhh! What silent film actor made his last appearance on the show?

  • A
    Charlie Chaplin
  • B
    Eddie Quillan
  • C
    Rudolph Valentino
  • D
    Brad Pitt

Question 24

Many people probably wanted Matlock dead. Which of these dudes tried to kill him?

  • A
    David "Hangman" Hawkins
  • B
    Jeffrey Spidell
  • C
    Tom Clancy
  • D
    Lloyd Burgess

Question 25

After a hard day's work, Matlock likes to wind down with some music. Who owns Matlock's local piano bar?

  • A
    Sam Cooke
  • B
    Ray Templin
  • C
    Archie Lloyd
  • D
    Paul Shaffer

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