MATLOCK SEASON 2 EPISODE 16 PHOTOS “Matty Matlock?” Season Finale Airs Tonight On CBS

Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 photos for “Matty Matlock” preview a major two-hour season finale as the CBS drama airs tonight, Thursday, April 23. The special episode airs from 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and will also be available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Premium subscribers, or on-demand the day after airing for Essential subscribers).

In the Matlock Season 2 finale, the team faces an unexpected final hurdle in their effort to bring Senior to justice for his role in the Wellbrexa cover-up. At the same time, they take on the defense of an airport ramp operator accused of safety negligence in the death of a passenger.

Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 raises the stakes with a double-episode event that blends courtroom drama with a high-impact ongoing investigation. As the case against Senior reaches a critical point, the team must balance personal risk with professional duty in a finale that promises major consequences.

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TUNE-IN INFORMATION

MATLOCK
Matty Matlock” – Episode 216 (Two-Hour Season Finale)
Airs: Thursday, April 23 (10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT)
Network: CBS Television Network
Streaming: Available live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, and on-demand the day after airing for Paramount+ Essential subscribers

WRITTEN BY: Nicki Renna
DIRECTED BY: Kat Coiro

GUEST STAR: Gina Rodriguez

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.

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For more MATLOCK news, previews, episode photos and updates, check out all of our coverage of the hit CBS legal drama starring Kathy Bates.

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.

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Everything comes to a head in the finale. Scroll down to see all the photos from “Who Are You?”

MATLOCK SEASON 2 EPISODE 16 PHOTOS “Matty Matlock?”

Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Randy Alexander Gonzalez as “Felix Dominguez,” Riki Lindhome as “Izzy Dominguez,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Randy Alexander Gonzalez as “Felix Dominguez,” Riki Lindhome as “Izzy Dominguez,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Beau Bridges as Howard "Senior" Markston and Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Beau Bridges as Howard “Senior” Markston and Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence,” Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence,” Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Henry Haber as "Hunter Langley" and Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Henry Haber as “Hunter Langley” and Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston,” Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston,” Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” and Henry Haber as "Hunter Langley.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” and Henry Haber as “Hunter Langley.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Justina Machado as “Eva Muñoz” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Justina Machado as “Eva Muñoz” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Patricia Belcher as “Mrs. Emmalyn Belvin.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Matlock Season 2 Episode 16 Season Finale “Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Patricia Belcher as “Mrs. Emmalyn Belvin.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Sarah Wright Olsen as Gwendolyn “Gwen” Easton. Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Patricia Belcher as “Mrs. Emmalyn Belvin” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Patricia Belcher as “Mrs. Emmalyn Belvin” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured: Justina Machado as “Eva Muñoz.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured: Justina Machado as “Eva Muñoz.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” -- CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  Pictured (L-R): Beau Bridges as Howard "Senior" Markston and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Matty Matlock” — CBS Original Series MATLOCK, scheduled to air on Thursday, April 23 (9:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT). Pictured (L-R): Beau Bridges as Howard “Senior” Markston and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.