Is Matlock New Tonight?
No, there is no new episode of Matlock airing tonight, Thursday, January 15–16, 2026, on CBS; the show is on a planned hiatus after its recent run of Season 2 episodes.
CBS wrapped its latest batch with episode 8 (“Call It a Christmas Gift”) and then shifted to alternate programming in the usual 9 p.m.
ET slot, which can be a little disappointing when the TV is already tuned and snacks are ready.
Many regular viewers have shared simple routines around the show watching with a parent who loved the original Matlock, or texting quick reactions about Matty’s courtroom tricks so a quiet Thursday can feel oddly empty, like arriving at a familiar cafe and finding the lights off.
When Does Matlock Return in 2026?
Matlock returns with a brand-new episode on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. ET (8:00 p.m. CT) on CBS.
Several outlets note that episode 9 is the one scheduled for that night, with CBS holding it for a post-winter break relaunch so the back half of Season 2 can run more smoothly without constant stops and starts.
It is the sort of pause networks often use to avoid low-viewership weeks and line up a stronger run toward spring, even though it leaves fans counting down Thursdays on the calendar instead of case-of-the-week twists on screen.
When Do New Episodes of Matlock Come Out?
New episodes of Matlock typically air on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET on CBS, following a special Season 2 premiere that originally aired on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
After that Sunday “sneak peek,” the series settled into its regular Thursday 9 p.m. slot for the 2025–2026 TV season, with next-day streaming available on Paramount+ for anyone who prefers catching up after work rather than watching live.
A simple way to remember the schedule once the show returns is:
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Thursday nights – 9:00 p.m. ET on CBS (8:00 p.m. CT; 6:00 p.m. PT in some West Coast feeds)
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Next morning – new episode available to stream on Paramount+ for on-demand viewing.
Disclaimer: All Matlock scheduling details, return dates, and episode times are based on the latest publicly available TV listings and official network updates at the time of writing and may change without prior notice. Viewers should always confirm the current schedule through CBS, Paramount+ listings, or their local TV provider for the most accurate, real-time information.
