Matlock is the latest reboot of the original show of the same name that appeared on CBS back in 1986. However, serving up a twist almost thirty years after the original show ended, Matlock consists of Kathy Bates in the leading role of Madeline "Matty" Matlock as she takes over the baton from the previous male character played by Andy Griffith.
The gender-flipping element isn't just the sole draw of the Matlock reboot, however, the show is markedly different from its original in several aspects. The reboot focuses upon Madeline Matlock as the septuagenarian attorney who returns to work at a legal firm after being retired for several years. She has extensive years of legal experience under her command and it's delightful to see her wield her prowess both in the courtroom and beyond.
The seventh episode of Matlock is titled Belly of the Beast and was supposed to originally air on November 21, 2024. However, the episode was called off by CBS so as to allow them to air one of their original programs. The episode didn't air the following week due to Thanksgiving. Finally, it has been confirmed that Belly of the Beast will air on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8 PM ET on CBS. Here's all that we know about the upcoming episode.
Matlock: Episode 7 Release Date and Time details explored
As mentioned earlier, the upcoming episode of Matlock will air on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 8 PM ET on CBS. Unfortunately for the audiences living in the UK, the exact release date is yet to be known. The pilot episode of the reboot aired on September 22, 2024, and became an instant hit with the audiences who took a quick liking to the show. This led to the show garnering a near-perfect score on RottenTomates.
Following the success of the pilot and the second episode, the powers-that-be at CBS were prompted to greenlight the second season. Although each of the episodes has been gathering exponentially more eyeballs, the seventh episode was called from airing on November 21, 2024, as CBS debuted its original film Is Nugget Dead? A Christmas Story in the same time slot. This was followed by the telecast of the repeat episodes of George & Mandy's First Marriage season 1 and Ghosts season 4.
Where to watch the upcoming episode?
The upcoming episode will air exclusively on CBS. Viewers can just tune in to the television channel at the designated time. For American audiences, CBS offers several packages for subscription to the CBS All Access site. The beginner's package costs $5.99 per month with limited advertisements while an exclusive ad-free subscription would cost $9.99 per month.
The show can also be accessed by several direct-to-television platforms such as Sling and DirecTV Stream.
What to expect from Belly of the Beast?
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The upcoming episode of the legal drama show will once again find Matty partnering up with Julian, played by Jason Ritter, to work on a case that involves a giant pharmaceutical company. It all began after a woman who was the subject of a drug's clinical trials decided to sue the company for compensation in lieu of severe symptoms suffered by her.
While the pharmaceutical case can be expected to drive the majority of the narrative, Olympia Lawrence comes to know about a secret involving Julian's past. All of this happens against the backdrop of the law firm's holiday party.
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