When Does ‘Matlock’ Return With the Rest of Season 1?
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Matlock Season 1.]
Matlock stunned viewers with its last-minute twist in the series premiere, but audiences then had to wait a few weeks to find out what happens next. The new Kathy Bates procedural wouldn’t return with new episodes until October and at a new time on CBS after the September 22 premiere. Now, the show is on its first midseason break. When does Matlock return for the second half of its first season? We break down the release schedule below.
Matlock stars Bates as the titular character, Madeline “Matty” Matlock, which as it turns out isn’t her real name at all. The Matlock persona is a disguise Matty has adopted as part of an elaborate plan to unearth evidence of corruption at the prestigious Jacobson Moore law firm. Matty is really Matty Kingston, and she’s neither broke nor hated by the grandson she’s raising like she told her new colleagues at the firm in the first episode. The twist also revealed that the series is not recreating the 1980s Matlock TV show with Andy Griffith, but rather its characters have a deep love of it. Matty and her family used to spend hours watching the show together, which inspired her pseudonym.
The Kingstons are rich, and they’re using their considerable resources — and the help of Matty’s age that she says makes her “invisible” — to avenge their deceased daughter, who died of an opioid overdose. Their 14-year-old grandson is also in on the scheme, and he very much enjoys helping out his grandma on their mission to determine which Jacobson Moore attorney intentionally buried documents that would have gotten opioids off the market 10 years earlier. Should Matty be concerned about what lessons about morality this scheme is teaching her grandson? That’s something that Matty’s loving husband, Edwin (Sam Anderson), will worry about moving forward, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman told TV Insider.
Here’s everything there is to know about Matlock‘s Season 1 release schedule (the series has already been renewed for Season 2).
When does Matlock return?
Matlock will return with the second half of Season 1 on Thursday, January 30 at 9/8c. See the full CBS 2025 midseason premiere schedule here.
When are new episodes of Matlock?
Matlock aired new episodes weekly following the encore of the series premiere on Thursday, October 10. Episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” was the first major episode for Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) and her ex-husband Julian (Jason Ritter), with the episode ending with Matty finally being assigned to Julian’s pharma team.
There are 18 episodes total in Matlock Season 1, Marshall tells TV Insider. It went on a two-week break for the Thanksgiving holiday before the Matlock midseason finale aired on Thursday, December 12. Here’s a breakdown of the Matlock Season 1 schedule so far.
Episode 1: Sunday, September 22, 8/7c (Series Premiere)
Episode 1: Thursday, October 10, 9/8c (Series Premiere Encore)
Episode 2: Thursday, October 17, 9/8c
Episode 3: Thursday, October 24, 9/8c
Episode 4: Thursday, October 31, 9/8c
Episode 5: Thursday, November 7, 9/8c
Episode 6: Thursday, November 14, 9/8c
Episode 7: Thursday, December 5, 9/8c
Episode 8: Thursday, December 12, 9/8c (Midseason Finale)
Episode 9: Thursday, January 30, 9/8c (Midseason Premiere)
Matlock‘s return will be preceded by the midseason premieres of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (8/7c) and Ghosts (8:30/7:30c) and followed by the Season 2 midseason premiere of Elsbeth (10/9c). Matlock reruns will air on CBS throughout January. See the CBS schedule here.
Matlock, Midseason Premiere, Thursday, January 30, 9/8c, CBS
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Matlock is now my husband and my favorite show. I have always loved Kathy Bates and in Matlock she is better than ever.
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👍I absolutely love this show. Cathy Bates is wonderful. Would have to say to the people who don't like it, don't watch it.
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I watched Matlock when I was little and I am 35! I love this new spin with Kathy. Can't wait for the next episode!
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It was really enjoyable.
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It took a long time to get over the cancellation of Harry's Law. And now Kathy is back better than ever! This show is wonderful.
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Love love love!! But why are the episodes so far apart!!!
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The show is wonderful!
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Lovedi it!
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I absolutely loved this show. And I love Kathryn Bates
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Love Matlock. Is one of few favorites to watch. Not many pique my interest these days, but Matlock is a sure win.
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The best series on tv by far. Bates is her usual brilliant self
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Loving this show.
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Love this show. Kathy Bates is AMAZING as usual. Glad it's already renewed for season 2. Please tell ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO WATCH so this can be on for many seasons
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My wife and I love the series, Kathy Bates was a great pic. We had not seen her since she had shed 100 pounds, she really looks amazing.
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Kathy Bates is the best; I truly love her acting skills.
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Great show, but I fear it will lose its core audience and appeal with the long gaps between episodes. You go off air Dec 12 and don’t return for 45days (Jan 30).
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It'll be fine..same as Will Trent and The Rookie. We can't wait for their new seasons!
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the writers strike affected the length
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Love the show,took me a couple weeks to get in to it.
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I would like to take this opportunity to express my profound admiration for the original television series “Matlock,” which aired on CBS from 1986 to 1995 and starred the legendary Andy Griffith. This series, which I have had the pleasure of watching from beginning to end on multiple occasions, has truly captivated my attention with its compelling storytelling and memorable characters. I am particularly grateful that the original character, Ben Matlock, was not replaced following the passing of the iconic actor Andy Griffith. However, I must also commend the new “Matlock” reboot that premiered in 2024; it presents a gender-swapped version of the beloved classic while maintaining the essence of what made the original so engaging. The new iteration has generated significant excitement and interest among fans and newcomers alike.
That said, I feel compelled to address some concerns regarding the performances of the two lead actors in this reboot. While I appreciate their efforts, I believe they fall short in capturing the depth and nuance required for their roles. The importance of having a strong paralegal character who originally supported Ben Matlock is crucial to the show’s dynamic; unfortunately, these portrayals do not meet expectations. My intention is not to disrespect these actors but rather to express my love for the show and my desire for it to thrive with a cast that complements its legacy. While it is important for this reboot to establish its own identity separate f
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Why have we not seen any new episodes since March 14??? Supposedly there are to be 18 episodes total.
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We love Matlock. But so far the last episode aired March 14, 2025 and there are 18 episodes planned. Whats going on???
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I agree. I truly missed Harry's Law.
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which writers' strike?? the one that started four years ago and solidly ended a year ago?!!? scheese...i truly DO NOT think THAT is the reason!! however, whatever the reason,
it is 💯 annoying 😒
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the writers strike affected it
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Love Kathy bates but with the way they break up the episodes, I am just not interested.
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This is an outrage, I don’t even watch it live, why do they have to wait 3 weeks to put it on their streaming service?
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The show is terrible. And what the Bates character (Matlock?) is absolutely unethical and will get herself disbarred, assuming she is actually an attorney.
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