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Matlock – Season 2, Episode 8 Call It a Christmas Gift

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With the holidays approaching, some mysteries start to come to light while taking on a case involving the city's fire department; Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister.
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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 Dec 12
3/5
Well, in this week’s “Call It a Christmas Gift” — the midseason finale — Julian finally makes those dangerous connections. An explosion is imminent. Go to Full Review Mads Misasi Tell-Tale TV Dec 12
4/5
For a midseason finale, this episode does a fantastic job of giving us just enough to keep us excited during the hiatus. Go to Full Review Shelby Elpers Fangirlish Dec 12
Accountability becomes the main character in the effective and impactful fall finale of Matlock Season 2, Episode 8, "Call It a Christmas Gift." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis With the holidays approaching, some mysteries start to come to light while taking on a case involving the city's fire department; Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister.
Director
Mike Listo
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro
Screenwriter
Damani Johnson, Katie Wech
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 11, 2025