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CBS’s ‘Matlock’ Finale Delivers Shocking Ultimatum as Series Secures Season 2 Renewal

The gender-swapped reboot starring Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall concludes its first season with record ratings and a pivotal confrontation between its leads.

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Skye P. Marshall as Olympia in Matlock Episode 17

Overview

  • The two-part season finale of CBS's 'Matlock' airs April 17, 2025, featuring a high-stakes confrontation between Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia (Skye P. Marshall).
  • Matty delivers an ultimatum to Olympia, presenting a choice to collaborate or risk public exposure of critical information.
  • The show has been renewed for a second season after achieving record-setting viewership, with its next installment planned for the 2025/2026 TV season.
  • Skye P. Marshall’s portrayal of Olympia has been praised as a breakout performance, complementing Kathy Bates’ reinvention of the titular character.
  • Developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, the reboot blends legal procedural elements with serialized storytelling, exploring themes of justice, betrayal, and societal biases about age.