Matlock season 2 returns with a special Sunday premiere on October 12, 2025 , airing at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS . After the one‑night launch, the series moves to its regular Thursday slot at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 16 . The modern take on Andy Griffith ’s classic stars Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock and dives back into the season 1 cliffhanger that entangled Olympia ( Skye P. Marshall ), Julian ( Jason Ritter ), the Wellbrexa opioid case cover‑up, and questions around Alfie ’s paternity.

Release date, time, and where to watch

The season 2 premiere, titled “The Before Times” , airs on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS . It streams the same night for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, with next‑day streaming for standard Paramount+

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