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The Worst Episodes of Matlock

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The Worst Episodes of Matlock

After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming...

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  1. Background image for Call It a Christmas Gift
    3.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Call It a Christmas Gift

    S2:E8

    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.

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  2. Background image for Another Matlock
    3.5/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Another Matlock

    S2:E2

    While the team is tasked with protecting a witness, Matty and Olympia square off over the Wellbrexa document. Also, Matty and Edwin contemplate whether or not to help Alfie's father.

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  3. Background image for Harm Reduction
    3.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Harm Reduction

    S2:E6

    Matty and Olympia continue to test the boundaries of their friendship while helping a group of nuns. Meanwhile, Olympia and Sarah become roped into secretive activities within the firm.

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  4. Background image for The Before Times
    3.7/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Before Times

    S2:E1

    Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father. Also, the team takes on an arson case while Olympia tries to protect Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case.

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  5. Background image for Prior Bad Acts
    3.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Prior Bad Acts

    S2:E7

    Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother's new husband. Also, Matty and Olympia receive a shocking piece of information.

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  6. Background image for Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow
    4.3/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow

    S2:E3

    Matty and Olympia find out that the executive committee has flown in after learning of a security breach at the firm. Also, the team takes on a case involving competing hot chicken restaurants.

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  8. Background image for Mousetrap
    4.3/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Mousetrap

    S2:E5

    Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life.

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  9. Background image for Piece of My Heart
    4.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Piece of My Heart

    S2:E4

    As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past. Also, Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter.

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  10. Background image for Sixteen Steps
    7.6/10(747 votes)

    #9 - Sixteen Steps

    S1:E6

    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.

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  11. Background image for Friends
    7.6/10(627 votes)

    #10 - Friends

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Daniel Willis
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Pregame
    7.6/10(581 votes)

    #11 - Pregame

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Jude Weng
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Rabbit and the Hawk
    7.7/10(829 votes)

    #12 - The Rabbit and the Hawk

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Kat Coiro
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  14. Background image for No, No Monsters
    7.7/10(641 votes)

    #13 - No, No Monsters

    S1:E8

    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.

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  15. Background image for Crash Helmets On
    7.7/10(627 votes)

    #14 - Crash Helmets On

    S1:E10

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

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  16. Background image for This Is That Moment
    7.7/10(576 votes)

    #15 - This Is That Moment

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Rome, in a Day
    7.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #16 - Rome, in a Day

    S1:E2

    As Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore, Olympia and the aptly nicknamed "Team You Three" take on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he's been wrongly accused of murder.

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  18. Background image for Claws
    7.8/10(778 votes)

    #17 - Claws

    S1:E5

    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.

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  19. Background image for Game Day
    7.8/10(552 votes)

    #18 - Game Day

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Kat Coiro
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Belly of the Beast
    7.9/10(714 votes)

    #19 - Belly of the Beast

    S1:E7

    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.

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  21. Background image for A Traitor in Thine Own House
    7.9/10(593 votes)

    #20 - A Traitor in Thine Own House

    S1:E11

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

    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(1.6k votes)

    #21 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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  23. Background image for A Guy Named Greg
    8.1/10(930 votes)

    #22 - A Guy Named Greg

    S1:E3

    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, joins the case.

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  24. Background image for Game Face
    8.1/10(567 votes)

    #23 - Game Face

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Gina Lamar
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Tricks of the Trade (1)
    8.1/10(511 votes)

    #24 - Tricks of the Trade (1)

    S1:E18

    When Sarah's client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter.

    Director:Kat Coiro
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  26. Background image for Tricks of the Trade (2)
    8.2/10(526 votes)

    #25 - Tricks of the Trade (2)

    S1:E19

    Sarah's career is put in jeopardy as Jacobson-Moore readies for a trial that could change everything; Matty makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Kat Coiro
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Call It a Christmas Gift" is the worst rated episode of "Matlock". It scored 3/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Mike Listo and written by Damani Johnson, Katie Wech, it aired on 12/11/2025. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Another Matlock".