CBS' hit legal drama Matlock, Season 2, is all about courtroom battles, friendships, betrayals, and justice. Since the show's premiere, it has become evident that Matty and Olympia's friendship has reached its lowest point. While Matty is adamant about Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case, Olympia is hellbent on proving Senior's involvement. She's desperate to save her ex-husband Julian, and the last episode proves that she can go to any extent, even if it involves blackmailing Matty.
Following the weekly release schedule, Episode 3 of Matlock Season 2 will release on Thursday, October 23, 2025, on CBS. The episode will also be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
Continue reading to find out more about it.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 3: Release date, time and streaming details
With every episode, Matlock Season 2 is building suspense around what's next for Matty and Olympia. Matlock Season 2 Episode 3, "Tomorrow is Still Tomorrow," will drop on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9 PM ET on CBS. For subscribers with Paramount+ Showtime plans ($12.99/month), the episode will be available to stream simultaneously with the broadcast.
If you have a Paramount+ Essential plan ($7.99/month), you can stream the episode the next day, Friday, October 24, 2025.
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Matlock Season 2 Episode 2: A quick recap
Episode 2 of Matlock Season 2 crackles with tension. Olympia Larence takes control in a stunning display of strategy and cold calculation. After discovering that Matty had stolen the Wellbrexa documents from her safe, Olympia flips the game. How? Those papers were fake. It was an AI rip-off of the original documents. Turns out, she kept the fake papers to keep the original ones secure from Julian. When Olympia confronts Matty about stealing the documents, Matty thinks forcing/manipulating Olympia would work. Well, she's wrong because Olympia strips Matty of the leverage and proves that she can be a shrewd opponent, too.
She records Matty's conversation and threatens to blackmail her. Olympia is hell-bent on proving Senior's involvement in the Wellbrexa case so that she can keep Julian and her family out of the chaos. The episode closes on a devastating note when Olympia emails Matty a recording of her threats, a final blow in the battle that's no longer about justice but survival.
Meanwhile, when Alfie comes to know about his biological father, Joey, he wants to reunite with him. However, when Matty finds out that Joey is not sober yet, she bars him from meeting Alfie. Alfie begs his grandparents to help Joey get to rehab, but Matty initially refuses. In the end, Matty finally agrees to help Joey financially. Edwin ultimately hands him an envelope with cash and a rehab's contact information.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 3: What to expect?
Matlock Season 2 Episode 3 raises the stakes. Matty might face the consequences of her missteps. Olympia will continue with her investigation into Senior and his involvement in the Wellbrexa case. But with power comes danger. However, the rising tension inside Jacobson Moore might reach a breaking point in this episode, forcing Matty and Olympia to put their feud on hold when the firm's executive committee flies after a major security breach. The surprise visit sends shockwaves throughout the team, raising questions of who leaked the sensitive information.
As the partners scramble for control, Matty and Olympia are pulled into a lighter yet intriguing case involving two chicken restaurants locked in legal war.
Cast details
- Kathy Bates as Matty
- Skype P. Marshal as Olympia Lawrence
- Jason Ritter as Julian
- Leah Lewis as Sarah
- Sam Anderson as Edwin
- Aaron Harris as Alfie
- Beau Bridges as Senior
- Niko Nicotera as Joey
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Nadine
Also read: Matlock Season 2 Episode 2 recap: Olympia's power play sparks chaos as Matty loses control
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