Matlock Season 2 Release Date
Matlock Season 2 will premiere on CBS on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET, and this special hour-long debut is kind of a treat—almost feels like network TV is trying to romance us with those Sunday nights again. The show immediately shifts to its usual Thursday slot at 9:00 p.m. ET starting October 16, so don’t get too attached to the Sunday vibe. Remember when shows used to make a big deal of moving time slots, and you had to chase them across the schedule? Those days are back, apparently.
I still remember staying up, faking homework, waiting for the original Matlock to wrap up the weekly case with some homespun wisdom. My grandma would say, “He’s got that twinkle—never trust a DA with less than three wrinkles.” Bates brings that same energy, but with a sharper tongue and a lot more sass.
Where to Watch Matlock Season 2?
You’ll catch new Matlock episodes on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+ as soon as October 13, 2025. CBS is sticking to tradition: watch live if you want, stream later if you must. For the proudly impatient, previous seasons are still available on Paramount+, PlutoTV, Amazon, and CBS.com. In India, Season 2 isn’t streaming just yet, but fingers crossed—it usually lands online pretty quickly after airing Stateside. If you’re one of those fans who won’t settle for “ad-supported,” well, you know what to do: pay up or get creative.
Back in college, a friend of mine would set up elaborate watch parties for “big premiere nights.” Chips, chili, and an absolutely terrifying amount of root beer. I bet those nights would have gotten even rowdier if Matlock was part of the mix—now’s the time to start a new viewing tradition.
Matlock Season 2 Renewal Status
CBS renewed Matlock for a second season way back in October 2024—barely minutes after the first two episodes aired, or at least it felt that quick. This is a rare nod from the network, almost like hearing your new favorite band’s album is getting a sequel before you’ve even finished the first listen.
It’s not every day that a procedural gets such a speedy green light, especially when most new shows are sweating through labor strikes and programming shakeups. Guess there’s something about Kathy Bates grilling suspects that just feels right.
When chatting with friends who insist that TV shows aren’t renewed until ratings are tallied and executive meetings are held in back rooms, I remind them: sometimes, money talks—but charm and nostalgia shout louder.
Is There a Trailer for Matlock Season 2?
So far, there’s no official trailer released to the wild, much as fans love to dissect every frame for clues. CBS tends to drop promos pretty close to premiere dates, often with Bates glaring meaningfully over a stack of legal briefs. There’s been a sneak-peek photo and some storyline tidbits—Alfie’s biological father mystery is getting prime attention, and an arson case lights up the first hour.
Here’s what’s fun: the absence of a trailer lets everyone get a little dramatic. On Reddit, one post read, “If Matlock doesn’t have a trailer by Labor Day, I’ll eat my gavel.” If that turns up on TikTok, someone better film it.
Watch Matlock Season 1 Trailer
Matlock Season 2 Cast
Season 2 brings back Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock—a septuagenarian legal savant out for justice and a bit of redemption. Returning cast includes Skye P. Marshall (Olympia), Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, Jason Ritter, Beau Bridges, and (drumroll, please) newcomer Justina Machado, who’ll be wrangling her own share of drama connected to Bridges’ character.
Bates is easily the show’s beating heart, but the supporting cast packs plenty of punch—Olympia’s sharp wit versus Matlock’s strategic quirks, plus more ex-wives than a soap opera halfway through sweeps month. And if you’re still stuck picturing Andy Griffith, just know that Bates will make you forget him soon enough—sometimes with a little irreverence and a whole lot of stubbornness.
Here’s a quick rundown (think of it as a wildly informal roll call):
- Kathy Bates (Matty Matlock): Tough, wily, never misses a trick.
- Skye P. Marshall (Olympia): Probably plotting two steps ahead.
- Beau Bridges (Senior): Brings gravitas… and ex-wives.
- Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, Jason Ritter: Ensemble rockstars.
- Justina Machado: New energy—let’s see what kind of trouble she stirs up.
Matlock Season 2’s release is more than just another date on the fall calendar; it signals TV’s return to character-driven drama, ensemble chemistry, and the kind of storytelling that leaves a bit of mystery lingering after each episode. Whether you’re scheduling your life around CBS’s fall lineup or binging later on Paramount+, there's something charmingly old-school about getting excited for a new season of Matlock.
