Matlock is an American legal drama television series that premiered with a sneak peek on , before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS. The show was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, and draws from the original Matlock TV series which starred Andy Griffith, but with a gender flipped lead character played by Kathy Bates and a vastly different premise overall. In October ...
Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates stars as Madeline Matlock, a brilliant lawyer with a hidden agenda.
Matlock: Created by Jennie Snyder Urman. With Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, Leah Lewis. Follows Madeline Matlock as she rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing.
Matlock season 2 finale ended with a major Wellbrexa case payoff two years in-the-making, but CBS already knows what's next for the show.
CBS Officially Seals Matlock's Fate After Season 2 Collapse (& It Makes ...
The second season of the legal drama starring Kathy Bates wrapped up on April 23. Here's what to know about season 3 of 'Matlock' and when the series is returning with new episodes.
Despite CBS renewing the series for Matlock Season 3, it's the end of the line for Kathy Bates' leading Madeline "Matty" Matlock character.
Matlock was renewed for a third season in January 2026. Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman promises a "big reset" when the show returns. Season 3 is currently slated to premiere in early 2027.
When does Matlock Season 3 premiere? Matlock Season 3 will premiere in the 2026-2027 broadcast season on CBS, but this time, it’s getting a midseason premiere.