Everything to Know About Matlock Season 2
Get ready to return to the high-stakes world of New York's top law firms because Matlock is back! CBS has confirmed that season 2 of the hit legal drama will premiere on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with two back-to-back new episodes. The series, starring Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as the brilliant and unassuming Madeline "Matty" Matlock, will then move to its regular Thursday night timeslot on October 16th.
The highly anticipated new season will pick up right where the thrilling season 1 finale left off, with Matty's investigation into the massive Wellbrexa opioid cover-up hitting a critical turning point. With Matty's secret identity as the wealthy Madeline Kingston hanging in the balance and a paternity shocker threatening to upend her life, the stakes have never been higher.
Season 2 promises to dive deeper into the fallout from the Wellbrexa scandal and the increasingly strained relationships within the law firm. Fans can expect:
The Alfie mystery: The shocking claim about Matty's grandson's paternity will be addressed immediately, forcing her to confront a new and personal adversary.
A new face at Jacobson Moore: Justina Machado (One Day at a Time) joins the cast as Eva, the new head of the firm's Miami office and the fourth ex-wife of firm head "Senior" Markston (Beau Bridges). Eva's arrival is sure to stir up even more drama for the already-divided team.
A team in turmoil: The professional and personal trust between Matty and senior attorney Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) has fractured. How will they navigate their fragile alliance while pursuing justice and defending new clients?
If you're not caught up on the first season's twists and turns, there's still time to binge the full season on Paramount+.