"The Cult" is the eighteenth episode of Matlock's third season and its 65th episode overall. It aired on May 2, 1989.
Summary
Bill Austin wants to get son Dennis out of a cult, to whom he's given his trust fund. After Bill threatens cult leader Josh Bradbury, Josh is shot. Bill is accused when Dennis claims Bill fled the scene. Ben thinks Bill is innocent.
Cast
Main
- Andy Griffith as Ben Matlock
- Nancy Stafford as Michelle Thomas
- Julie Sommars as Julie March (credit only)
- Kene Holliday as Tyler Hudson
Guest stars
- Earl Boen as Patrick Morrison
- Roger Davis as Joshua Bradbury
- Jack Dodson as William Austin
- Albert Hall as Assistant D.A. Corbalis
- Dani Klein as Sarah
- Charles Lanyer as Martin Washburn
- Jeff McCarthy as Thomas Oldham
- Bonnie Urseth as Anna Oldham
- Wallace Langham as Dennis Austin (as Wally Ward)
- Al White as Ezra Smith
- Eric Fleeks as Policeman #1
- Howard Mungo as Sergeant
- Richard Newton as Judge Richard Cooksey
- Jeris Poindexter as Cultist #1 (as Jeris Lee Poindexter)
- Casey Sander as Policeman #2
- Ray Templin as Piano Player
- Frank Kahlil Wheaton as Bailiff (as Kahlil Wheaton)
- Michael Zorek as Cultist #2
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