The Gift

Season 2, Episode 11, Aired
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When Brian Emerson is arrested and charged with his wife's murder, Matlock takes the case, waiving his usual fee. His efforts to get the father out on bail fail when he lands a judge who has lost his Christmas spirit, and Matlock takes the young girl in with him.moreless
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      • Although Julie Sommars does not appear in the opening credits, she is officially a member of the starring cast from this episode on. Edit
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