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Matlock – Season 2, Episode 5 Mousetrap

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Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life.
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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 Nov 7
4/5
Mousetrap, this week’s episode, makes a convincing case for reminders and repetition. Go to Full Review Megan Vick Collider Jan 20
6/10
It’s getting harder and harder to watch Matty and Olympia only make shallow progress in repairing their friendship. Julian is the key to moving forward, and hopefully they realize that sooner rather than later. Go to Full Review Mads Misasi Tell-Tale TV Nov 10
4.5/5
If we are going to call Matlock Season 2 Episode 5, “Mousetrap,” anything it would definitely be a long stream of high distress moments. Go to Full Review Jack Ori TV Fanatic Nov 7
2/5
It was way too convoluted, but the silver lining is that it highlighted exactly how far off track the series has strayed lately. Go to Full Review Shelby Elpers Fangirlish Nov 7
Matlock Season 2, Episode 5, “Mousetrap,” unpacks how self-preservation can manifest through stories one tells about themselves. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life.
Director
Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro
Screenwriter
Sara Rose Feinberg, Edith Rodriguez
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (L|D)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2025