After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Inspired by the classic television series of the same name.
The Before Times (Episode 1) 3.7
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
Air date: 2025-10-12
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father. Also, the team takes on an arson case while Olympia tries to protect Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case.
Another Matlock (Episode 2) 3.5
Writer: Jeffrey Lieber
Air date: 2025-10-16
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: While the team is tasked with protecting a witness, Matty and Olympia square off over the Wellbrexa document. Also, Matty and Edwin contemplate whether or not to help Alfie's father.
Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow (Episode 3) 4.3
Writer: Lizzie Perrin
Air date: 2025-10-23
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Matty and Olympia find out that the executive committee has flown in after learning of a security breach at the firm. Also, the team takes on a case involving competing hot chicken restaurants.
Piece of My Heart (Episode 4) 4.8
Writer: Michelle Leibel
Air date: 2025-10-30
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past. Also, Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter.
Mousetrap (Episode 5) 4.3
Writer: Sara Rose Feinberg
Air date: 2025-11-06
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life.
Harm Reduction (Episode 6) 3.5
Writer: Nicki Renna
Air date: 2025-11-13
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Matty and Olympia continue to test the boundaries of their friendship while helping a group of nuns. Meanwhile, Olympia and Sarah become roped into secretive activities within the firm.
Prior Bad Acts (Episode 7) 4.2
Writer: Sheridan Watson
Air date: 2025-12-04
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother's new husband. Also, Matty and Olympia receive a shocking piece of information.
Call It a Christmas Gift (Episode 8) 3.6
Writer: Damani Johnson
Air date: 2025-12-11
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: With the holidays approaching, the team's secrets start to come to light while they take on a harassment case involving the city's fire department. Meanwhile, Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister.