On the unique sequence of Matlock, every week usually introduced a brand-new case for the nice legal protection lawyer (performed by Andy Griffith). Personal investigators, fellow attorneys, and folks from Ben Matlock’s life confirmed up commonly, however the present didn’t have the type of main storylines widespread to different dramas — so when it was time to wrap up the sequence after 9 seasons, there have been no large plots to resolve, or previous characters who wanted to return for a remaining hurrah. As a substitute, the present’s producers created a remaining episode that they felt merely epitomized the spirit of Matlock … after which the community aired 4 extra episodes.