Story perspectives

Matlock Finale Exposes Opioid Cover-up, Triggers Arrests, Gets Renewed

4/25/2026

Summary

Matlock Exposes Opioid Cover-up

CBS aired Matlock season 2 finale on April 23, 2026, exposing the Wellbrexa opioid cover-up and prompting arrests of Jacobson Moore partners.
Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman confirmed CBS renewed Matlock for a third season debuting midseason 2027.
Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter said Julian and Senior will go to prison.
CBS entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said moving Matlock to midseason shows strength and that seasons 1-2 stream on Paramount+.

Summary

Urman Announces Jump

Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman announced that Season 3 will open with a six-month to one-year time jump after the Season 2 finale.
The season will deepen Sarah Franklin’s adoption plot, showing her feeling betrayed and seeking acceptance.
New characters arrive, including a returning Langston who will interact with Olympia Lawrence.
Urman said the show now emphasizes Matty’s healing and a mother-daughter-sister-friend dynamic rather than revenge.

1 of 2

Matlock Exposes Opioid Cover-up

CBS aired Matlock season 2 finale on April 23, 2026, exposing the Wellbrexa opioid cover-up and prompting arrests of Jacobson Moore partners.
Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman confirmed CBS renewed Matlock for a third season debuting midseason 2027.
Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter said Julian and Senior will go to prison.
CBS entertainment president Amy Reisenbach said moving Matlock to midseason shows strength and that seasons 1-2 stream on Paramount+.

1 / 2