The BEST episodes of Matlock (2024) season 1

Every episode of Matlock (2024) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Matlock (2024) season 1!

Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates — the charismatic Billy and the uber ambitious Sarah.

Last Updated: 3/25/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
Pilot
star
7.88
552 votes

#1 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2024

After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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The Rabbit and the Hawk
star
7.67
401 votes

#2 - The Rabbit and the Hawk

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2024

Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Claws
star
7.65
375 votes

#3 - Claws

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2024

A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT.

Directors: Marie Jamora
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A Guy Named Greg
star
7.64
441 votes

#4 - A Guy Named Greg

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2024

Matty's rusty trial skills are put to the test during a wrongful termination case by a woman claiming she was sexually harassed by her boss. Also, the firm's jury consultant and master lie detector, Shae (Yael Grobglas), joins the case.

Directors: Brad Silberling
Writer: Nicki Renna
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No, No Monsters
star
7.63
312 votes

#5 - No, No Monsters

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/12/2024

YouThree help Olympia defend a defamed nanny at her children’s school. Also, Matty is on a stressful hunt for an important document on the Wellbrexa case.

Directors: Yangzom Brauen
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Rome, in a Day
star
7.62
457 votes

#6 - Rome, in a Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2024

As Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore, Olympia and the aptly nicknamed “Team You Three” (Matty, Billy and Sarah) take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he’s been wrongly accused of murder. Also, Olympia and Julian disagree on a parenting matter.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Belly of the Beast
star
7.61
334 votes

#7 - Belly of the Beast

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/5/2024

Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past.

Directors: Tessa Blake
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Sixteen Steps
star
7.59
390 votes

#8 - Sixteen Steps

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2024

As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce. Also, Matty’s overwhelming stress causes her to consider quitting.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Game Face
star
7.58
206 votes

#9 - Game Face

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2025

Olympia's partnership dream hangs in the balance as she and her team race against the clock to get a dangerous drink off the market.

Directors: Gina Lamar
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Crash Helmets On
star
7.58
259 votes

#10 - Crash Helmets On

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/6/2025

Matty and Sarah pose as grandmother and granddaughter in order to gather information at a senior living facility facing a wrongful death suit.

Directors: Jennifer Lynch
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This Is That Moment
star
7.53
243 votes

#11 - This Is That Moment

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/20/2025

Olympia and Julian's issues intensify as they each represent opposing sides in a nasty custody case. Also, Matty uses the firm's security system to her advantage.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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Friends
star
7.50
295 votes

#12 - Friends

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2025

Matty helps Olympia take on Elijah’s cousin’s wrongful termination case. Also, Edwin worries that the longer Matty remains at Jacobson Moore, the more she puts herself in danger of being caught.

Directors: Daniel Willis
Writer: John Lowe
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A Traitor In Thine Own House
star
7.49
248 votes

#13 - A Traitor In Thine Own House

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2025

Tensions rise as Shae works with Olympia's team on a case for a tech startup that's had trade secrets stolen.

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Pregame
star
7.48
241 votes

#14 - Pregame

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2025

An important class-action lawsuit leads the team to investigate a sorority; Marty brings Alfie with her to Jacobson Moore on Family Day.

Directors: Jude Weng
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Game Day
star
7.40
210 votes

#15 - Game Day

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/6/2025

Olympia hires an outside party to select jurors rather than using Shae, putting the case at risk.

Directors: Kat Coiro
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