Spoiler Alert for Matlock season 1A new episode ofMatlockwill not air on CBS during the holiday week, but there’s a lot to expect from Kathy Bates' show when it returns. It’s been an exciting season for Bates' Madeline Matlock thus far as she seeks revenge on the Jacobson Moore law firm.Matlock’s game-changing twistis that Madeline “Matty” Matlock is Madeline Kingston, a retired septuagenarian lawyer seeking justice for her daughter. While Madeline’s plan is going smoothly enough, matters are getting complicated as she forms relationships with lawyers she suspects of foul play.
The quasi-reboot of Andy Griffith’s classic series has been a hit with audiences. TheMatlockpremiere scores 100% onRotten Tomatoes,and the series has early renewal for a second season. The series' success is partly due to the charmingMatlockcast, whose dynamics complicate Madeline’s clever maneuvers at every turn. While Madeline finally makes a break, working on a Wellbrexa case in episode 7, Julian’s attorney’s crumbling relations with Olympia have complicated Madeline’s ability to work between them. Unfortunately, viewers won’t see how it all shakes out just yet.
Why There Is No New Matlock This Week (December 26)
CBS Will Air Matlock And Ghosts Reruns
During the holiday week,CBS will air a rerun ofMatlockon December 26. The series won’t air a new episode becauseMatlockepisode 8, which aired December 14, was the series mid-season finale. Therefore,Matlock,like the majority of programming this time of year, is on a holiday break from airing regular episodes. That said, ifMatlockfans still want their Thursday night mystery kick, they can still tune into Bates' show to catch a rerun from this season, potentially catching new layers of detail and being able to anticipate the episode’s twist on a rewatch.
Matlockwill air a rerun on CBS on Thursday at 10 pm Eastern.
However,Matlockwill not air during its regular programming blockon Thursday night during the holiday week. CBS is opting to rerunGhostsholiday specials duringMatlock’s time block instead, airing dual two-part holiday episodes back-to-back on December 26. The network will air “The Christmas Spirit, Part One” and “The Christmas Spirit, Part Two,” fromGhostsseason 2, bringing back a wild episode featuring Jay’s sister Bela. Then, CBS will air this year’sGhostsChristmas special, “A Very Arondekar Christmas, Part One,” and “A Very Arondekar Christmas, Part Two,” duringMatlock’s regular timeslot, pushing it an hour later.
When Will Matlock Episode 9 Release?
Matlock Returns In 2025
After a substantial break,Matlockreturns to CBS with a new episode on June 15, 2025. After over a month-long hiatus, the series will air the long-awaitedMatlockepisode 9, leaving fans on the hook about what happens between Olympia and Julian. InMatlockepisode 8, Julian and Olympia navigate the fallout of Julian’s cheating confession while Madeline finds herself in the middle. Madeline is in the clear to work with Julian after scoring a win for Wellbrexa and redeeming a doomed drug trial case, but even her cleverest tricks couldn’t save her place in the relationship drama.
The ending of Matlock episode 8 leaves us wondering who Julian slept with, following Olympia’s realization that she wants to know who the other woman is.
The ending ofMatlockepisode8 leaves us wondering who Julian slept with, following Olympia’s realization that she wants to know who the other woman is. Olympia leans on Madeline throughout the eighth installment, with the wise septuagenarian advising her boss to make the decision she can live with. Ultimately, Olympia needs to know what caused the rift in her marriage. However, Olympia and fans alike will have to wait another few weeks. Based on what we’ve seen from the first half of Bates' brilliant reboot, the second half ofMatlockseason 1 will be worth the wait.
What To Expect From Matlock Episode 9
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
InMatlockepisode 9, viewers can expect that Olympia will finally know who her husband slept with, causing the couple to separate again after deciding to give their marriage another shot, a bigtwist inMatlockepisode 6. Julian has been more forthcoming during the couple’s second shot at love, meaning he will probably continue his honest streak and fess up to his former wife about who it was. As such, Olympia will probably be working through how she feels about the revelation, causing her to lean on Madeline Kingston further, which is good and bad news.
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As Olympia continues to seek comfort in Madeline, the 75-year-old gains a profound sense of trust from her boss. That’s a good thing, but the trust Olympia puts in her could break Madeline’s guard and cause a permanent rift in her plan. Edwin worries about his wife’s bond with Olympia since she is technically a suspect for hiding documents in her daughter’s case. Olympia’s proximity to Madeline also puts the septuagenarian at risk since it’s getting harder for her to lie to her colleagues, and there could be significant ramifications if Madeline blows her fraudulent cover inMatlock.
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Matlock (2024) follows the return of Madeline Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian, to a prestigious law firm. Utilizing her unassuming demeanor and astute strategies, she navigates the legal world to win cases and uncover corruption. The series draws inspiration from the classic television series of the same name.
