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Season 1 – Matlock

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Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline "Matty" Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. Matty works alongside the firm's younger associates -- the charismatic Billy and the uber ambitious Sarah -- as she endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world.
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Critics Consensus

Case closed -- this Matlock reboot is a winner thanks to the ever reliable Kathy Bates and the intriguing wrinkle it puts on the legendary series' original concept.

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Caroline Framke Boston Globe 04/18/2025
While there’s no doubt in my mind that Bates would’ve done a fine job playing a straight-up Matlock, it’s been far more fun to watch her hone an entirely new character on her own intriguing journey Go to Full Review Scott Bryan BBC.com 01/08/2025
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It’s neat, it’s predictable, it’s not going to change the world but is actually better than some American legal shows I’ve seen. Go to Full Review Keith Watson Daily Telegraph (UK) 12/06/2024
4/5
This is nostalgia-hued TV that’s not trying to be gritty, right down to a nod to the old Columbo trick, revived in Natasha Lyonne’s Poker Face, of replaying how Matty put the clues together with a reprise. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4
4/5
There’s a thrill of jeopardy every time Matty seems about to be exposed as a fake. Go to Full Review Ana Dumaraog Screen Rant 04/18/2025
9/10
Despite a thin case to close out Matlock season 1, the show has long proven that it can come up with interesting weekly cases and seamlessly incorporate it into its bigger plotlines. Go to Full Review Lindsay Press Culturess 03/13/2025
Matlock, in several ways, is an ideal portrayal of what a reboot can and should be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert K @rjk062769 May 11 Another retake of a great series, but putting a woman as the lead. Liberal viewpoints spew from the dialogue as if it were written by the View. You want to see a good series, watch the original See more Jake B. @RT76993257 Mar 30 If your looking for a show that not hard to keep up with but still has some surprises this is a good show. Overall been pretty happy with it so far. See more Wendt A @RT28996080 Jan 26 Cheesy sitcom on the level of the Love Boat with implausible legal procedure thrown in accompanied by constant folksy similies, terrible writing, and acting that's difficult to watch. There's nothing subtle or understated here. See more Mark B @Mark1971 Nov 24 It's beyond horrible. So cringe, not for old people but deceased ones. The "humor" is horrible, the characters are even worse with an amount of overacting which makes your eyes bleed. The story is extremely predictable, sloppy, over emotional. Bates really was desperate to take this one on. Her husband, the grandkid, basically everyone was painstakingly difficult to watch. Seriously really really bad. See more Abby J. @abbyjaetz Nov 12 A clean show with just the right amount of drama and humor! You fall in love with the characters. The story is so touching. I love that the main character is an older person who has a successful loving relationship. See more James K @RT76573418 Oct 31 This is such a fresh take on such a classic show! I'm very impressed how they've written it and as the season goes Kathie Bates absolutely shines! It's a real transformation and it's such a breath of fresh air, the supporting cast also really pull their weight, Olivia, Billy, and Sarah os hilarious 😂 Just love the whole show and look forward to seeing how the story unfolds! See more Read all reviews
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Kathy Bates

Madeline "Matty" Matlock

Skye P. Marshall

Olympia

Jason Ritter

Julian

David Del Rio

Billy

Leah Lewis

Sarah

Yael Grobglas

Shae

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2024 Pilot After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 17, 2024 Rome, in a Day Olympia and the aptly nicknamed "Team You Three" take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he's been wrongly accused of murder; Olympia and Julian disagree on a parenting matter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 24, 2024 A Guy Named Greg Matty's rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case by a woman claiming she was sexually harassed by her boss; the firm's jury consultant and master lie detector, Shae, joins the case. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 31, 2024 The Rabbit and the Hawk Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2024 Claws A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 14, 2024 Sixteen Steps As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce; Matty's overwhelming stress causes her to consider quitting. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 5, 2024 Belly of the Beast Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial; at the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian's past. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 12, 2024 No, No Monsters Olympia defends a defamed nanny at her children's school; Matty is on a stressful hunt for an important document on the Wellbrexa case. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 30, 2025 Friends Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah's cousin's wrongful termination case; Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 6, 2025 Crash Helmets On Matty and Sarah pose as grandmother and granddaughter in order to gather information at a senior living facility facing a wrongful death suit. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 13, 2025 A Traitor in Thine Own House Tensions rise as Shae works with Olympia's team on a case for a tech startup that's had trade secrets stolen. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 20, 2025 This Is That Moment Olympia and Julian's issues intensify as they each represent opposing sides in a nasty custody case; Matty uses the firm's security system to her advantage. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 27, 2025 Pregame An important class-action lawsuit leads the team to investigate a sorority; Matty brings Alfie with her to Jacobson Moore on Family Day. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 6, 2025 Game Day Olympia hires an outside party to select jurors rather than using Shae, putting the case at risk. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Game Face Olympia's partnership dream hangs in the balance as she and her team race against the clock to get a dangerous drink off the market. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 3, 2025 The Johnson Case Olympia tries to impress the partnership board by taking on a complicated murder case. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 10, 2025 I Was That, Too A pregnant woman asks for Olympia's help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 17, 2025 Tricks of the Trade -- Part One When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case; Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 17, 2025 Tricks of the Trade -- Part Two When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case; Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter. Details

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Season Info

Director
Dan Willis, Marie Jamora, Yangzom Brauen, Gina Lamar, Tessa Blake, Brad Silberling, Kat Coiro
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will
Screenwriter
Nicki Renna, Michelle Leibel, Jeffrey Lieber, Hennah Sekander, Sheridan Watson, Sara Rose Feinberg, Jennie Snyder Urman, David Aguilar
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2024