Matlock Season 2 Release Date
Matlock season 2 starts Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 8:30 PM Eastern on CBS. After that first episode, new episodes will move to Thursday nights, starting October 16 at 9 PM Eastern. So, the first week you get two episodes.
You can watch Matlock season 2 live on CBS if you have cable. If you prefer streaming, Paramount+ will have each episode the day after it airs. Paramount+ Premium lets you watch CBS live, Essential shows episodes next day. Other streaming services with CBS include Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, Sling TV, and fuboTV. Most offer a free trial if you want to test before subscribing.
The show stays with familiar characters. Kathy Bates returns as Matty Matlock. The story still mixes personal drama with legal cases. The first episode of season 2 is titled “The Before Times”—Matty wonders if Alfie's father is who he claims, while Olympia tries to protect Julian from fallout in the Wellbrexa case.
Matlock was one of CBS’s top new shows when it started. Season 1 pulled in over 17 million viewers. CBS renewed it last year after that strong debut. Now, fans get a new batch of episodes weekly through fall.
You can catch up on past episodes with Paramount+, too, if you want to start before season 2 begins.
If you want to watch Matlock live, you need access to CBS. If you want to stream the next day, go with Paramount+. Both options should cover it. Try the free trial if you want to start without paying right away.
Matlock Season 1 Ending
In the final episode of Matlock Season 1, titled "The Captain's Caper," the iconic lawyer Ben Matlock (played by Andy Griffith) takes on the case of a man wrongly accused of murdering a beloved ship captain. Throughout the episode, Matlock uses his sharp legal mind and down-to-earth investigative style to uncover the true murderer.
The twist reveals that the captain's own son was involved in the crime, driven by greed and resentment.
The season ends with Matlock successfully defending his client, demonstrating his trademark courtroom tactics—building a case through careful examination of evidence and witness testimonies. The episode wraps up with the typical balance of humor and justice that became a hallmark of the show.
Matlock’s strong moral compass and relentless pursuit of truth were central themes, setting the tone for future seasons of the show.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on current details about Matlock Season 2's premiere and availability. Release dates, streaming options, and episode details are subject to change, so please refer to official CBS and Paramount+ sources for the most up-to-date information.
