‘Matlock’ Season 2 Premiere Tonight: Release Time, Episodes, Cast Shakeup, and How to Watch

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,…