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CBS Confirms David Del Rio Will Not Return to Matlock Following Supplemental Investigation
CBS Studios has officially concluded a secondary internal review regarding the dismissal of actor David Del Rio from the hit legal drama Matlock. After revisiting the circumstances surrounding his October 2025 departure, the network has announced it will stand by the original decision to terminate his contract. This final ruling ends months of speculation concerning a potential return for the actor who portrayed associate attorney Billy Martinez. The controversy began during

Je-Ree
20 hours ago


Matlock Returns: Midseason Premiere Is About to Ruin Everything
After a winter hiatus that felt longer than a jury deliberation, the Matlock reboot is officially back, and the stakes have never been higher. Returning with the highly anticipated Season 2, Episode 9, titled "Collateral," the series proves that Kathy Bates isn’t just carrying the show, she’s dragging it into the upper echelons of must-watch TV. The Midseason Premiere: Legal Drama Meets High-Stakes Betrayal When we last left the hallowed halls of Jacobson Moore, the tension

Je-Ree
Feb 5


Is Your Favorite Show Returning? CBS Just Renewed 10 Shows at Once — And Not a Single One Is a Surprise
If you were hoping for a radical shake-up of the broadcast landscape, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to CBS. The network that essentially invented the “if it ain’t broke, don’t touch it” philosophy just dumped a massive bucket of renewals on our desks, confirming that 10 of your favorite (or most tolerated) series are coming back for the 2026–2027 season. It’s a good day to be a procedural fan and an even better day to be a CBS executive who enjoys consistent, if p

Je-Ree
Jan 22


Edwin Hodge Is Headed to Matlock Season 2 — And Yes, We’re Already Invested
CBS’s Matlock revival has quietly become one of those shows you start watching “out of curiosity” and then aggressively defend in group chats. Now the Kathy Bates–led legal drama is adding another reason to tune in: Edwin Hodge is officially set to guest star on Matlock Season 2 and the casting feels like a smart, slightly sneaky flex. Hodge, best known to TV fans for his run on FBI: Most Wanted and roles in The Terminal List , is stepping into the Matlock universe as Lan

Je-Ree
Jan 16


Matlock Season 2 Episode 8 Review: A Perfect Mid-Season Finale Full of Shocking Cliffhangers
We have reached the mid-season finale for Matlock Season 2, and wow, I am speechless. This was a perfect Mid-Season Finale and I am already itching for the return in February. We have really pushed all of the current storylines forward and are left on major cliffhangers and wanting to see where our cast is heading when they come back to our screens. We open to an anxious Olympia and Matlock due to Senior acting strange when he was in the office that morning. This leads them

Buddy
Dec 13, 2025


‘Matlock’ Season 2 Cast Shake‑Up: Henry Haber & Sarah Wright Olsen Bring New Energy to CBS Legal Drama
Matlock Season 2 is heating up with some exciting new additions to its cast. CBS’s legal drama has officially welcomed Henry Haber and Sarah Wright Olsen , promising fresh energy, new dynamics, and plenty of courtroom intrigue for the series’ return in early 2026. The first half of Season 2 was marked by dramatic changes behind the scenes, most notably the exit of series regular David Del Rio. Del Rio’s character, Billy Martinez, made his final appearance in Episode 7, and

Je-Ree
Dec 12, 2025


Matlock Star David Del Rio Exits: Showrunner Confirms Final Episode as Billy Has Aired
Fans of CBS’s legal drama Matlock got a shocking twist recently: David Del Rio, who has played the charmingly cunning Billy Martinez, has officially bid farewell to the series. According to showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, Del Rio’s final episode as Billy has already aired, leaving viewers buzzing and wondering how the show plans to handle his sudden absence. For those keeping score, Billy’s last on-screen moments appeared in Season 2, Episode 7 , which aired on December 4,

Je-Ree
Dec 11, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Olympia’s Past Collides With the Case of the Week
Matlock is FINALLY back this week and I couldn’t be more excited to see this show returning to our screens this week. This week’s episode was pretty solid and felt like it flew by. This episode felt like a builder in Olympia’s character and backstory progression, and we see Matty’s issues in her personal life coming to a head this week. Even though Olympia is one of the major players in this show, I still feel like there is always more to learn about a character’s past outsid

Buddy
Dec 6, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Big Moves for Sarah, Julian, and the Jacobson-Moore Arc
Nothing but perfection yet again for this week’s episode of Matlock. This week really feels like we are moving a little outside of the Matty/Olympia friendship angst to our supporting cast and the overall arc that is happening in the world around them. Not to say that we have moved on from that week, but we get some good advancement for the Jacobson-Moore arc and a some movement for Sarah and Julian’s character progression. Our case of the week is focused on a group of nuns

Buddy
Nov 17, 2025


Emmy Winner Vernée Watson Shakes Up “Matlock” in Episode “Prior Bad Acts”
TV Cave readers, brace yourselves. Emmy winner Vernée Watson is stepping into the world of legal drama, guest-starring on Matlock in the upcoming episode titled “Prior Bad Acts.” Airing Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, Watson’s appearance promises family drama, courtroom tension, and just the right amount of TV sass. The official synopsis reads: “Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving

Je-Ree
Nov 11, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: Matty, Olympia, and Julian Face New Challenges
Once again, the creatives behind Matlock continue to raise the bar every single week! Episode 5 was absolute perfection and just amped me up even more than I already was for the rest of this season. We are still continuing the major arc of Matty and Olympia’s relationship and the tests it continues to be put through. We also got the addition of Julian into the mix, after his somewhat of a departure from Jacobson Moore, he is trying to find his footing and build up skills to s

Buddy
Nov 7, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 4 Review: Grief, Addiction, and Olympia’s Return
I know I said last week’s episode was one of my faves this season, but this episode was actually perfection and I think it’s my favorite. This week we are delving deeper into Olympia and Matty’s feud and having to work together, showing more of Matty’s past with her daughter & how current issues at work and home are affecting her, and a lot of classic Matlock comedic relief. Matty and Olympia are starting to work together instead of being at odd’s with each other and as they

Buddy
Nov 2, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Matty & Olympia’s Tense Alliance
Another really strong episode of Matlock in the books again. This episode is following a lot of the previous week’s storylines and the king is right back into the chaos of what’s currently going on in everyone’s lives. I think this episode is really solidifying that Matty & Olympia are not that different after all and as much as they have to overcome, they still need each other and care for each other. We also got a good bit of Sarah (and Billy) in this episode and I’m glad t

Buddy
Oct 25, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Episode 2: “Another Matlock” Delivers a Gripping Showdown
Wow. This episode of Matlock was phenomenal and definitely one of my favorite so far in the series. I think all of the characters got their fair share of screentime & we are finally seeing things reach their breaking points. One of my key highlights is the same as Episode 1, Matty & Olympia’s relationship. We see them in this episode playing games with each other, it’s very much a push and pull situation. I think this is truly where Skye and Kathy are going to shine this sea

Buddy
Oct 18, 2025


'Matlock' Season 2 Premiere Review: A Tense, Twisty Return Worth the Wait
The Season Premiere of Matlock was amazing and everything fans have been eagerly waiting for since the end of Season 1. We pick up right where Season 1 left off, we have Matty talking to the man we assume is Alfie’s biological father. This storyline is something I was excited for at the end of S1, but not high on my priority list in comparison to the other storylines left open. But, in true Matlock fashion, they found a way to pull me in and get this storyline to the same le

Buddy
Oct 14, 2025


Matlock Shake-Up: David Del Rio Fired After Sexual Assault Allegation Involving Co-Star Leah Lewis
Hollywood just got hit with another storm, and this time it’s brewing on the set of Matlock . Actor David Del Rio has been fired from the...

Je-Ree
Oct 9, 2025


Matlock Season 2 Trailer Drop: Kathy Bates Is Back and She’s Not Here to Play
The courtroom just got hotter and no we’re not talking about the AC going out again. The Matlock Season 2 trailer just dropped and Kathy...

The TV Cave Article
Sep 15, 2025


'Matlock' Season 2 Predictions: Big Changes for Maddy, Olympia, and the Whole Team
Matlock has been a breakout hit for CBS and quickly received an early renewal. It was nice to watch the season without worrying if the...

The TV Cave Article
Apr 24, 2025


Performer of the Week: Jason Ritter on 'Matlock'
Matlock has been a hit this new fall season and we have had an actor from the show as our Performer of the Week a few times. Can you...

Je-Ree
Apr 19, 2025


'Matlock' Season 1 Finale "Tricks of the Trade Parts One & Two" Review
Wow what an amazing end to an amazing first season of the CBS hit legal drama Matlock starring Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall. These...

Je-Ree
Apr 17, 2025
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