Matlock exercises his mind and body at a health spa, where his client is accused of killing the amorous aerobics instructor, Christy Huntley, who had an affair with her husband.
Matlock gives it the old college try when a law school buddy is murdered after their class reunion, and he defends another friend who has been arrested for the crime.
Matlock has to do some fancy footwork to prove that a dance instructor didn't murder his wealthy, married lover. Meanwhile, Matlock continues to waltz around his relationship with Julie.