When Cliff takes a malpractice case, he becomes involved with his client and the plastic surgeon she's later accused of murdering.

Cliff and Matlock realize that their respective cases of medical malpractice and a dead businessman are tied together.

Matlock dreams he is a down on his luck lawyer with a passion for both the drink and the club scene. He takes a case defending a night club owner who is accused of killing the club's saxophone player.