The holiday season arrives at the law firm with more than just decorations. Matty Matlock and her colleagues take on a sensitive case involving the city’s fire department, a situation that promises to expose hidden truths just as the year ends. The new episode titled “Call it a Christmas Gift” arrives this week, continuing the show’s second season of high-stakes legal drama and personal challenges.
For viewers catching up, the previous episode left several key storylines hanging. Matty and Olympia suffered a major setback in their plan to oust Senior from the firm. Just as they were securing votes against him, Senior counterattacked by promising bonuses and other privileges to the board, effectively stalling their coup. Meanwhile, personal lives are just as complicated. Olympia discovered her mother had married without telling her, and Matty is navigating a fragile new relationship with Joey, the biological father of her grandson, Alfie.
Release Date and How to Watch
The eighth episode of Matlock Season 2 airs this Thursday, December 11, 2025. It will be broadcast on CBS at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. For viewers in other U.S. time zones, the show airs at 8:00 PM Central Time and 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
If you miss the live broadcast or prefer to stream, the episode will be available on Paramount+ the next day, Friday, December 12. The show follows its regular weekly pattern of airing on CBS on Thursday nights, typically followed by Elsbeth in the 10 PM slot.
What Happens in Episode 8: “Call it a Christmas Gift”
The official synopsis for the episode sets the scene: “With the holidays approaching, the team’s secrets start to come to light while they take on a harassment case involving the city’s fire department. Meanwhile, Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey’s sister”.
This description points to a busy episode. The main legal plot moves outside the corporate world of Jacobson Moore, focusing on a public institution. A harassment case at the fire department suggests the team will investigate serious workplace misconduct, a timely and challenging issue.
On the personal front, the storyline with Joey continues to develop. After his recent return from rehab and a strained dinner with Matty, the next step involves family. Matty and her husband, Edwin, now consider meeting Joey’s sister, indicating a further step in integrating him into Alfie’s life.
Key Storylines to Follow
The new episode picks up several threads from earlier in the season. Most pressing is the ongoing power struggle at the law firm. Matty and Olympia, now allies again after a season of conflict, are determined to expose Senior and the dangerous Wellbrexa scandal. They recently gained a crucial piece of evidence: an SD card and a non-disclosure agreement that could be key to bringing Senior down. How they choose to use this evidence, especially with Senior now suspicious and actively looking for saboteurs, will drive much of the drama.
Another layer involves Olympia’s complex family life. The last episode revealed deep-seated issues with her mother, Celeste, who had kept her marriage a secret. While they began to sort out their differences, this new family dynamic, combined with the stress of the firm’s internal war, will test Olympia.
The episode’s festive title, “Call it a Christmas Gift,” hints that the holiday spirit might influence events. However, in the world of Matlock, gifts can often come with strings attached or reveal unexpected consequences.
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Cast of Characters
The episode features the show’s core cast, led by Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock. The main players at the law firm include Skye P. Marshall as Olympia, Jason Ritter as Julian, and Leah Lewis as Sarah. Matty’s family is represented by Aaron Harris as her grandson, Alfie, and Sam Anderson as her husband, Edwin.
The formidable opposition is led by Beau Bridges as Senior, the managing partner of Jacobson Moore. Justina Machado returns as Eva, Senior’s ex-wife, who has been secretly aiding Matty and Olympia from within. Other recurring characters are expected to appear as the story demands.
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