CBS's legal drama Matlock premiered on September 22, 2024, and has garnered steady viewership in its debut season. The show is a reboot of the 1986 Andy Griffith-starrer Matlock series but with a gender twist. The main lead for Matlock is a wealthy veteran lawyer called Madeline Kingston (Kathy Bates), who returns to practice to seek justice for the death of her daughter. Kingston forges her identity and joins a law firm under the codename Matlock.
Over the 16 episodes, the viewers have seen Matty handle complex legal cases, despite being quite skeptical of her age. This includes exposing the unethical dealings of the law firms and the suspected involvement of her boss and work friend, Olympia Lawrence (Skye P. Marshal). However, in Matlock Episode 16, titled 'The Johnson Case', Olympia confronted Matt while exposing her true identity. This dramatic twist set the stage for the penultimate episode of the legal drama series. The two-part finale of Matlock Season 1 will be released on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Matlock Season 1 Episode 17 is all set to release on Thursday, April 10, 2025, on CBS at 9:01 PM ET/PT. The episode will be based on the aftermath of Olympia's discovery of Matty's true identity and motives. Meanwhile, Olympia has to handle a risky case involving a pregnant woman from a wealthy and influential family.
Here's what we know about the penultimate episode of Matlock Season 1.
What is the release date and time of Matlock Season 1 Episode 17?
Matlock Season 1 Episode 17, titled I Was That, Too,' is all set to be released on Thursday, April 10, 2025, on CBS at 9.01 PM ET/PT. Like most of the other CBS shows, this episode will also be available for streaming on Paramount+. The streaming platform comes with a wide variety of plans, including:
- Paramount+ Showtime—$12.99/month or $119.99/year
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Paramount+ also offers a 7-day free trial before selecting a suitable bundle.
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Matlock Season 1 Episode 16—A brief recap
Matlock Season 1 Episode 16, titled 'The Johnson Case, was released on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 9.01 PM ET on CBS.
This episode began with Olympia trying to impress her superiors on the partnership board by taking up a difficult murder case. On the other hand, Matty investigates the Wellbrexa scandal and suspects Olympia's involvement in the scandal.
However, the episode ends with a dramatic twist when Olympia confronts Matty, revealing her true identity. This climactic moment has left the viewers on a cliffhanger. What would happen to Matty now that Olympia knows about her identity and motives? Will she expose the firm and Olympia in the Wellbrexa scandal case? The upcoming episodes of this season will explore these questions.
About Matlock Season 1 Episode 17
Matlock Season 1 Episode 17, titled I Was That, Too, will follow Olympia in a risky case involving a pregnant woman from an influential family tied to the law firm. The penultimate episode will be a chaotic one for Olympia as she has to handle the case with the utmost care, as it is bound to affect her personally and professionally. Furthermore, this episode will also challenge Olympia morally, thus shaping her character arc. As per Rotten Tomatoes, the synopsis reads,
"A pregnant woman asks for Olympia's help obtaining a divorce from her husband, whose family is a client of the firm."
On the other hand, even though the synopsis does not mention any update on the aftermath of Matty and Olympia's dramatic confrontation, viewers can expect a change in dynamics between the two.
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To know more, watch Matlock, Episode 17, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, on CBS.
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