Exciting news for fans of the classic Matlock series as a reboot/sequel with the same name is set to premiere September 22 on CBS. The legal drama originally sees criminal defense lawyer Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith) taking perpetrators down in dramatic court scenes, while the reboot sees Madeline Matlock (Kathy Bates) jump back into the workforce as a lawyer where she enjoyed success in her younger years. And no, Kathy is not related to Ben.
Where to Watch Matlock without Cable
Matlock premiers with a sneak peak on CBS on Sunday, September 22 at 8PM ET. Afterwards, it transfers to its regular time slot of Thursdays at 9PM beginning October 10. (The second episode airs October 17.)
Matlock on CBS
You can watch Matlock on CBS without cable on any of these cord-cutting services:
Fubo
Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.
Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
Kathy Bates announces retirement
Two weeks before the release of Matlock, lead star Kathy Bates would announce her retirement from acting. “It’s exhausting. This is my last dance,” she says of this series, which will also be the last in her storied career. Bates won dozens of awards, including Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Misery (1990), and Primetime Emmys for her performances on Two and a Half Men and American Horror Story.