Matlock fans are sure to be excited as CBS announced that the courtroom show with Kathleen Bates has been picked up for a second season, which will air in the 2025–26 season.

Matlock will release its second season on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT and then return to its regular 9:00 p.m. Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16 Filming began with this Matlock cast table read on July 9, and Parade was there to grab these photos. Matlock will air Thursday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Kathy Bates turns 77 in 2025, and is best known for her roles in "Misery," "Titanic," and her recent hit show, "Matlock."

Matlock Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 12, at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. Note that it’s coming out on a Sunday for Season 2 Episode 1, but it will still air on Thursdays throughout the season after that. The Matlock Season 2 premiere will be one hour long. It will be followed by the Elsbeth Season 3 premiere at 9:30/8:30c.

Jason Isaacs feels humility and bliss like his "White Lotus" character while Noah Wyle is glad "The Pitt's" nods represent "our collective effort"

HBO's lavish period drama, created by " Downton Abbey's " Julian Fellowes, returned for its third season on June 22 to record-high viewership. About 2.7 million U.S. viewers tuned in across platforms within the first three days of the season premiere, HBO said.