Matlock 2024 Episode 5: Release date and time, what to expect and more about the Kathy Bates reboot

A class-action lawsuit in Kathy Bates' Matlock 2024 is almost here in the upcoming episode. The CBS drama centers around Bates' titular character, Madeline "Matty" Matlock, a resilient 74-year-old lawyer, chasing facts to unveil deeply hidden truths linked to her daughter's demise.

Matty's experience and intelligence helped her get into the renowned Jacobson Moore law firm, which she believes is involved in concealing evidence related to the opioid crisis. This case involved Matty's daughter, and she believes that one among Olympia, Senior, and Julian covered up crucial documents.

Matlock episode 5 will air on November 7, 2024, at 9 PM ET/PT on CBS. With each new episode, Matty is getting closer to accomplishing her mission. However, she isn't carrying out this task alone, as her grandson Alfie is utilizing his tech skills to help Matty track down missing documents. Interestingly, in episode 4, Matty suspects Senior and believes she must continue digging deeper.

Disclaimer: The article contains spoilers for the show.

Matlock 2024 episode 5 release date and time

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The reboot arrived on CBS in September, and the premier was enough to prove how engaging Kathy Bates' legal drama is going to be. Unlike typical shows, Matlock's narrative focuses on how old Matty cleverly manages to hide her identity to get into Jacobson Moore and work against its top partners.

In episode 4, she got closer to finding out who canceled documents in the Wellbrexa case linked to her daughter, while also handling her law firm's legal challenges. In the next episode, Matty is set for another big trial, and as always, she must win the case.

Matlock episode 5 will air on November 7, 2024, at 9 PM ET/PT on CBS. Viewers can also enjoy the drama through Paramount+, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu with Live TV. So make sure you don't miss out on catching up with Madeline Matlock tomorrow!

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A quick recap of what happened in Matlock episode 4

Senior is Matty's target (Image Source: CBS)

Matty knew from the start that someone from the Jacobson Moore law firm was involved in hiding crucial documents in the Wellbrexa case. Her quest intensified in episode 4, The Rabbit and the Hawk, as the 74-year-old starts suspecting Senior.

In the fourth episode, Matty receives help from her grandson Alfie, while her husband Edwin is concerned about his involvement in the mission. As the episode begins, Matty lands a case which leads her to the file room, and luckily she even gets her hands on the file that Alfie requested.

However, Matty discovered that the file was missing some pages, and only her 12-year-old grandson could track them down. As expected, Matty sought help from Alfie, who lied and skipped school to help Matty. This leads to a fifth between Matty and Edwin at home, as Matty fails to fulfill her promise to keep Alfie out of her lies.

However, the next day Matty and Edwin apologized for their argument and reconciled. Not only this, but Matty also managed to get Olympia, Senior, and Julian's signatures. As a result, Senior turns out to be her main target now.

As the episode progressed, things got trickier for Madeline in episode 4, as Senior shared playing his game. Senior's dark side is highlighted when Olympia takes on a new case of a widower named Robert Walton.

The client is suing a building for his wife's death, but Senior and Elijah got involved with the building's parent company. Eventually, Senior betrayed Olympia by rearranging the building's finances, and Robert and the tenants didn't receive any money despite Olympia winning the case.

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What to expect from Matlock episode 5 on CBS?

As mentioned above, Matlock Episode 5 "Claws" will see Matty taking on a sensitive class-action lawsuit. This case will have a deep impact on Matty, as the central figure is struggling with relapse and was jailed for drug-related charges.

Not only this, but Matty will have to navigate more challenges to figure out if her suspicion of Senior is accurate. The fourth episode ended with Olympia being furious at Senior, as his betrayal would only destroy their professional relationship while also affecting Matty's plan.