Matlock Season 2 is finally back after its two-week holiday hiatus, and the stakes are higher than ever. Previously, we saw how Matty and Olympia were trying their best to gather votes against Senior. But in this episode, the coup stalls midway, raising tension inside Jacobson Moore. Olympia finds herself pulled into a case that cuts close to home. At the same time, Matty struggles to accept Joey back into Alfie's life.In short, Episode 7, titled "Prior Bad Acts," taps into both workplace and personal life drama. The season has already shown the cracks in Matty and Olympia's partnership. They trust each other yet collide under pressure. This episode keeps that friction in play and dives into Olympia's past.And by the end, the power struggle at the firm takes another sharp turn, leaving the team with one last card to play. Here's what happened in Matlock Season 2 Episode 7.Matlock Season 2 Episode 7 recap: Senior halts the coup, and Olympia confronts her past View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe episode begins with Matty buzzing with energy. She already believes the board will finally move against Senior. Instead, he arrives at the meeting fully prepared. He hands out glossy booklets, promises bonuses, and stalls the vote. The coup collapses before it begins. Matty learns moments later that Senior has also started to push for a merger, which would solidify his control.Olympia finds out that her stepfather, Lionel, is in court for a case. She jumps in on impulse to help, and the courtroom tension brings back a four-year-old memory of her trying to reconnect with her mother after her father's death. It's only after the hearing that she learn Lionel is actually her mother's new husband. The marriage happened quietly, and Olympia was not informed.Senior, meanwhile, pressures Eva to reveal who tried to vote him out. His paranoia spikes as he looks for names. But Eva, being Eva, gives him a fake list. A rebellious move indeed!Matlock Season 2 Episode 7: Matty and Olympia chase the NDA that could finally stop Senior View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMatty's personal life is a mess, too. Joey, Alfie's biological father, plans to leave rehab and wants to discuss co-parenting. Then he backs out of their dinner, leaving Matty unsure.The search for Senior's confidential NDA becomes the core mission. Matty and Edwin meet Joey and set new boundaries. Meanwhile, Sarah's guilt gives away more than she intends, hinting she may have crossed a line. Remember in the previous episode how Senior asked Sarah to keep an eye on Julian and his whereabouts.Olympia and Matty regroup over their shared frustrations and devise a new plan. Olympia will use a family dinner with Senior to get close to his files. Flashbacks show her lingering worry that Lionel has influenced her mother and her spending. This suspicion shapes her every move.Matty visits Joey after he cancels. He admits he was intimidated and felt judged. He calls her a bulldozer, which lands harder than expected. She sends Edwin and Alfie to meet Joey, determined not to overshadow the moment.In Olympia's case, the defense hits a major snag. A supposed patient marketing video turns out to be made by paid actors. The mistake threatens her ability to protect her father's house, now tied to Lionel's legal trouble. She goes to Senior for help, but uses the visit to search for the NDA.Her family life hits a breaking point when Olympia and her mother clash openly. Her mother reveals she always felt dismissed. The argument clears the air, and both acknowledge how distance shaped their choices.Matlock Season 2 Episode 7 recap: Olympia lands a courtroom win, and the NDA changes everythingLionel and Olympia regroup and sort through the facts, uncovering evidence that resets the case in their favour. The courtroom shifts, giving Lionel a path forward and easing years of family tension.Matty apologizes to Joey, listens fully, and hears stories about Ellie that soften the distance between them. Joey and Alfie finally meet. Julian retrieves the NDA and the SD card that could end Senior's reign for good.In the upcoming episodes of Matlock Season 2, we might see Olympia, Matty, and Julian trying to find clues in Senior's NDA to expose him and the Wellbrexa scandal.Follow SoapCentral for more such updates on Matlock Season 2.