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Matlock – Season 2, Episode 4 Piece of My Heart

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As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past; Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter.
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Cast & Crew

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Kathy Bates

Madeline "Matty" Matlock

Skye P. Marshall

Olympia

Jason Ritter

Julian

David Del Rio

Billy

Leah Lewis

Sarah

Kathy Bates

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Noel Murray New York Magazine/Vulture Oct 31
3/5
Over the course of a season-plus of Matlock, it has never been that hard to send Matty reeling into melancholy flashbacks to her late daughter’s addiction. In fact, this episode pushes this conceit to an absurd degree. Go to Full Review Megan Vick Collider Jan 20
[Matty and Olivia] are still working through their trust issues and being transparent, but that old spark is starting to show up again. Go to Full Review Mads Misasi Tell-Tale TV Nov 4
3.5/5
As is typical, this episode ends with a twist we should’ve seen coming, but typically don’t until it is upon us. Go to Full Review Shelby Elpers Fangirlish Nov 3
Matty and Olympia look past repairing their trust to learn how to survive with one another in Matlock Season 2, Episode 4, “Piece of My Heart.” Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Oct 31
4.8/5
Episode 4 had a strong case and lots of movement in Matty and Olympia’s uncomfortable alliance, but the flashbacks to Ellie’s attempt at sobriety while pregnant are what made this one stand out. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past; Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter.
Director
Mike Listo
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro
Screenwriter
Michelle Leibel, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (L|D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 30, 2025