Matlock (1986)

Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.

Genres: Drama, Crime

What to watch after Matlock

• Remington Steele (1982) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
• Quincy, M.E. (1976) — Same feel: impartial, dramatic
• Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Same subject: elderly, mysterious
• Fairly Legal (2011) — A loose match in how its finales land
• L.A. Law (1986) — Same subject: lawyer
• The Guardian (2001) — Two steps away in the credits