With the curtains coming down on a mind-boggling season 1, Matlock is (for now) making one or two final comebacks. With stakes on the highest of highs, a finale that vouches to keep the audiences on their toes, glued to their screens as tensions are at an all-time high is set to air soon!
If you’ve kept up with the show up until now, Episode 18 should definitely be on your bingo card to watch.
The legal drama "Tricks of the Trade – Part One," and "Tricks of the Trade – Part Two," is set to close the season with a bang!
Matlock Episode 18 Release Date & Time
The highly-awaited season finale for Matlock—which marks Episodes 18 (& 19)—will air on April 27, 2025, Thursday, at 9:01 PM ET on CBS.
Titled “Tricks of the Trade – Part One,” immediately followed by “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two,” the episode kicks off as a unique two-hour finale event airing the same exact night.
As the storyline reaches a point of no return, the episode puts key characters like Olympia, Matty, Sarah, and Billy at the center of increasing personal and workplace challenges.
With the episode being set up for some important revelations and unresolved strains, this finale is at a place where the first season can end on a noteworthy note.
Streaming Details
Originally, Matlock has its broadcast on CBS, but for fans who have no access to CBS and would not want to miss the finale, Paramount+ clubbed with Showtime and is one place to look at for your Matlock needs.
They offer a premium plan for $59.99/year. There is also an essential Paramount+ option available for a price of $29.99/year or $7.99/month, which will allow you to stream the show with a delay of one day. This means you will be able to catch the grand two-hour finale on April 28, 2025.
Additionally, the show is also available to watch on Hulu + Live TV, though this option is a tad bit costlier ($76.99) than the previous streaming site mentioned.
No matter which platform you choose and opt for, be sure to catch the finale so you’re all caught up within the loop.
More About Matlock
The show revisits the extremely iconic courtroom series from 1986 with a modern twist, led by the ever-captivating Kathy Bates, who plays the role of Madeline “Matty” Matlock.
As an ex-legal power figure making a comeback to the legal workforce in her seventies, Matty brings along an appealing charm and well-honed intellect to a high-status law firm.
In Episode 18, as Sarah deals with a murder charge against her client and Billy steps in to help, the legal drama tries to link with Matty and Olympia's own mysterious messes as seen in Episode 17.
This finale episode aims to weave some threads left open while still leaving enough of a story to tell for the confirmed second season.
As Matlock ends season 1, the finale is all set to carefully weave all of its stories into one big properly put chapter.
A two-hour finale is just what fans need to absorb everything that is set to come their way.
Whether you're here for some legal action or for the intricate characters and their stories, season 1 is set to come to an end with an absolute bang.