A retired school teacher's life turns upside down when she finds that her first mystery novel will be published, and that she must also solve a real murder.
A disagreeable man is found dead in the pool during costume party, and Angela's own nephew is accused of killing the victim dressed as Sherlock Holmes.
Ben Matlock meets a retired FBI agent who has become involved in an old case and has gotten in over his head, so Matlock offers to help him with the case.
Cliff is accused of murdering a shady private investigator he had confronted during a blackmail investigation; Matlock gets in shape for his 40th reunion.
Matlock encounters a conflict of interest when his daughter begins to fall for his latest client, a television reporter accused of killing his ex-wife.
Caterer reunites with detective when realtor is murdered, as they uncover personal and professional rivalries, they realize the culprit is closer than expected.