Matlock Season 2 Episode 5 Drops Soon: Release Date, Exact Time, and Where to Watch

Heads up, Matlock fans: the next one is almost here, and it sounds like a tighter, twistier hour than usual. Kathy Bates and company dive into a resentencing case with a teenager at the center, while trying not to trip any alarms inside their own office. Light work, right?

When and where to watch

• Episode: Season 2, Episode 5, titled 'Mousetrap'
• Air date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
• Time: 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT
• Where: CBS

Yes, that Thursday night slot is sticking. If you watch live, it is on CBS, the same place you get The Bold and the Beautiful, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, and Beyond The Gates.

What 'Mousetrap' is about

Matty and Olympia take on a resentencing case involving a teenager, which already has emotional landmines baked in. At the same time, they have to keep one step ahead of Julian, whose radar is up and aimed squarely at them. Translation: expect clever lawyering, some office cat-and-mouse, and a few 'how are they getting away with this?' moments.

Quick refresher on this version of Matlock

This is the modern take on the 80s staple, developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. Kathy Bates leads as Madeline 'Matty' Matlock, a deceptively low-key legal assassin who reenters the big-firm world and proceeds to win cases while shaking loose the rot from the inside. That 'friendly grandmother who also dismantles you in court' energy remains the show’s secret sauce.

Who is in the mix

Alongside Bates, the cast features Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, and Sam Anderson, among others. It is a stacked ensemble that the show actually uses, which helps when an episode like this pivots between a sensitive case and internal suspicion.

Bottom line: 'Mousetrap' looks like one of those episodes where the courtroom stakes and the office intrigue feed each other. If you have been waiting for the season to kick into a higher gear, this could be the one.