Matlock fans are sure to be excited as CBS announced that the courtroom show with Kathleen Bates has been picked up for a second season, which will air in the 2025–26 season.

Kathy Bates made Emmy history Tuesday, becoming the oldest performer ever nominated in the lead drama actress category at age 77 for her role in the CBS reboot of “ Matlock .” With the nomination, Bates surpasses a record previously held by Angela Lansbury, who was 70 when she received her final nod in 1996 for “Murder, She Wrote.”

Jason Isaacs feels humility and bliss like his "White Lotus" character while Noah Wyle is glad "The Pitt's" nods represent "our collective effort"

Kathy Bates turns 77 in 2025, and is best known for her roles in "Misery," "Titanic," and her recent hit show, "Matlock."

Matlock Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 12, at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. Note that it’s coming out on a Sunday for Season 2 Episode 1, but it will still air on Thursdays throughout the season after that. The Matlock Season 2 premiere will be one hour long. It will be followed by the Elsbeth Season 3 premiere at 9:30/8:30c.

HBO's lavish period drama, created by " Downton Abbey's " Julian Fellowes, returned for its third season on June 22 to record-high viewership. About 2.7 million U.S. viewers tuned in across platforms within the first three days of the season premiere, HBO said.