[s4e9] The Prisoner: Part 1 Apr 2026

The 9th episode of this cult classic is titled "Checkmate" and features a famous human chess game.

is the ninth episode of the fourth season of the legal drama Matlock , which first aired on November 14, 1989. In this high-stakes episode, Ben Matlock is recruited by the Attorney General to defend a prison guard, John Jackson, who has been accused by inmates of murdering a fellow prisoner. Plot Summary [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. The 9th episode of this cult classic is

Ben Matlock agrees to enter the volatile environment to conduct the defense. He is met by inmate Steve Mazarowski (played by David Carradine ), who acts as the prosecutor in their "kangaroo court". Plot Summary Following a prison riot where inmates

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

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

The 9th episode of the 4th season of this Australian soap opera involves women taking control of their prison during a riot. "Matlock" The Prisoner: Part 1 (TV Episode 1989) - IMDb