Matlock Season 2 Episode 13 photos for “The Future Is Nigh” preview a timely and high-stakes case as Olympia and the team take on a cutting-edge legal battle. The all-new episode airs tonight (Thursday, April 9) from 9:01–10:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.
In “The Future Is Nigh,” Olympia and her team represent Vicki (Yara Martinez), a developer fighting to gain full control of an AI-powered afterlife software company she created with her late sister. As the case unfolds, the legal and ethical stakes rise around the future of technology and ownership.
Meanwhile, Olympia attempts to repair her strained relationship with Sarah, while Matty receives a troubling call from Joey that could complicate matters even further. Elsewhere, familiar faces return as Edwin Hodge reprises his role as Langston, Remy’s cousin.
The acclaimed CBS reimagining stars Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a deceptively charming but razor-sharp attorney returning to the legal spotlight with a hidden agenda. Alongside Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), Julian (Jason Ritter), Billy (David Del Rio), and Sarah (Leah Lewis), Matty tackles high-stakes cases while working to expose deeper truths inside the prestigious firm.
The ensemble also features Sam Anderson and Aaron Harris, rounding out a cast that blends humor, tension, and character-driven mystery.
EPISODE DETAILS
MATLOCK Season 2 Episode 13 — “The Future Is Nigh” Airdate: Thursday, April 9 Time: 9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT Network:CBS Streaming: Available live and on-demand on Paramount+ (Premium), and next day for Essential subscribers Episode: 213
Written by: Helen Childress & Michelle Leibel Directed by: Kat Coiro
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The modern reimagining of the classic series continues to deliver compelling courtroom drama, complex investigations and character-driven storytelling each week as Matty Matlock works within a prestigious law firm to take on powerful corporations and uncover hidden truths.
Before tonight’s all-new episode, catch up with last week’s installment, “The Cavalry Isn’t Coming.” In the episode, Matty uncovered that the firm was tracking employee movements through keycards, leading her to devise a risky plan to stay one step ahead. Meanwhile, Olympia handled an emotional custody case that forced her to confront personal memories, while tensions with Julian escalated before the two found common ground.
