173.  [9-10] 1/12/95   THE VERDICT

        Matlock faces a sharp new prosecutor (Jane Sibbett) while
        defending a building contractor accused of murdering one of
        his employees.

        w. Anne Collins               d. Leo Penn
           story by Joel Seigler & Gerald Sanoff
           music by Steve Bramson

        Jack Gibson...................Josh Taylor
        Mike Gibson...................Brandon Douglas
        DA Jenkins....................Mitchell Laurance
        Rusty Stambler................Jeffrey Pillars
        Nick Morrow...................Tommy Canary
        Katie Clark...................Jane Sibbett
        Receptionist #1...............Dorothy R. Brown
        Receptionist #2...............Beth Watson
        Construction Worker...........John Cavendish
        Peter Stonehill...............? Philip Boyne
        Molly.........................? Amanda Minikus
        Rusty's Mistress..............? Dianna Miranda
        Mr. Trask.....................Stan Kelly
        Kevin Clark...................? Brad Moranz
        Lt. Bigelow...................Rick Warner
        Judge Clagett.................Al Wiggins