CBS Delays Matlock And Ghosts To Midseason 2027 As New Shows Take Over Fall Schedule And Reshape Thursday Night Lineup

According to CBS, they are officially scheduled to air the next, new, finale episodes 15 and 16 of Matlock’s current season 2 tonight, April 23, 2026, and they will feature a very startling final obstacle for the team and more.

Note: This story contains spoilers from "Matlock" Season 2, Episodes 15-16. The two-hour "Matlock" Season 2 finale wrapped up the mystery at the heart of the Kathy Bates-led drama series by finally seeing those who concealed the Wellbrexa study be brought to justice -- while Bates' Matty kept her identity as Matlock intact.

Fans of Matlock won’t find the hit CBS drama, which stars Kathy Bates, on their TVs this coming fall. CBS announced its schedule for the 2026-27 TV season last week, and Matlock was one of three returning series that was noticeably absent from the fall lineup.