Matlock, a (very) creative take on the ’80s Andy Griffith legal drama starring award-winning actress Kathy Bates in the gender-swapped title role, received acclaim for the originality it brought to the reboot formula when it premiered in 2024, and the top-rated CBS series will start its highly anticipated second season on October 12. Before Matlock comes back, here’s everything you need to know…

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