CBS's legal drama, Matlock Season 2, starring Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshal, is heading towards the midseason break. The midseason finale episode titled "Call It a Christmas Gift" premiered on December 11, 2025, and left the viewers on a tense cliffhanger. Throughout Season 2, Matty and Olympia's bond has been through several ups and downs, but they teamed up once again to bring down Senior. Previously, we saw how their coup against Senior failed. But Julian was successful in retrieving an NDA and an SD card to scoop evidence for the Wellbrexa scandal.On the other hand, Sarah was constantly feeling guilty about going through Julian's datebook. She almost spilled the truth to Julian in the previous episode. We also saw how Matty finally cleared her misunderstandings with Alfie's biological father, Joey. A lot happened in the previous episode, but the midseason break seems to bring in more chaos for Matty and Olympia.The episode begins with Matty, Edwin, Alfie, and Olympia looking for evidence from Debra Plamer's Australia trip photos. In the end, they identified the people in the images. With a little help from the SD card Julian stole, they succeeded in identifying the members. However, they were yet to find out who accompanied Senior to the Opera House. Alfie spots Senior with a Wellbrexa document in one of the photos, which could be a game-changing piece of evidence. Back at the firm, Senior avoids small talk with Matty and Olympia. The merger meeting is called off as well.Here's a quick recap of what happened in Matlock Season 2.Matlock Season 2 Episode 8 recap: Senior has a stroke View this post on Instagram Instagram PostUnfortunately, when things seem to be back on track for Matty and Olympia, Senior has a stroke. He gets admitted to the hospital, and Julian takes care of his father. Even though their bond hasn't been the best this season, Julian steps up when required. Olympia also joins him. But Matty is determined to prove Senior's association with the scandal, so she asks Olympia to compare it with the original.Matlock Season 2 Episode 8 recap: Does Sarah confess the truth? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSarah was not comfortable about snooping on Julian. Previously, we saw how Senior tried to manipulate her. But when Sarah learns that Senior has increased her Christmas bonus, it makes her feel way more guilty. When the team fails to win a harassment case from the fire department, Sarah finally confesses to Olympia about the spying thing. Olympia, as we know, cannot stand lies, so she moves Sarah to another team. Olympia was too quick to judge Sarah. It would be interesting to see what's next for Sarah, now that Olympia has moved her off her team.Matlock Season 2 Episode 8 recap: Julian's double game View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBack at the firm, Julian gives an update on Senior's health. He also announces a temporary replacement for Senior's chair. Julian tells Olympia that when he went through Senior's phone, he found a suspicious contact named Australia. Matty tries to investigate more about that particular contact, but it turns out to be a hotel's number.Elsewhere, Olympia and Matty's investigation hits another roadblock when they discover that the OG Wellbrexa files don't match the ones in the photo. Olympia hands over the Wellbrexa documents to Matty. Julian secretly watches the exchange. Turns out, he's playing a double game. He's the one who throws them on a fake trail. Yes, the 'Australia' contact number was planted by Julian. He also put his AirPods in Olympia's bag to hear her conversations with Matty. Throughout Matlock Season 2, we have seen Olympia being protective of Julian. She motivates her during his tough times. She even fights with Matty to protect Julian from the scandal. However, the closing scene of Matlock Season 2 Episode 8 hints at Julian's double game. The question remains: Why is Julian trying to misguide Matty and Olympia? Is he the culprit, or is he simply trying to protect his father?Also read: Matlock Season 2 cast and character guideFollow SoapCentral for more such updates on Matlock Season 2.