How to Watch CBS Legal Drama Starring Kathy Bates Online

Kathy Bates enters the courtroom in Matlocka new CBS legal drama inspired by the Andy Griffith classic. Here’s how to get a virtual seat to attend the proceedings and watch Matlock online.

How to Watch ‘Matlock’ Online

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Where to watch Matlock

CBS’ Matlock The series premiere special is set for Sunday, September 22 at 8/7c, before continuing on Thursday, October 17 at 9 p.m. If you want to watch the episodes live, you’ll need access to CBS. Below, we break down all the ways to watch Matlock live online.

(Note: CBS is only available in select markets. Always check that your area is eligible for CBS before subscribing to a live streaming service.)

How to watch Matlock Online: Paramount Plus with Showtime

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The best way to live stream CBS is to sign up for the Paramount Plus With Showtime subscription. Right now, the streamer is offering 50% off both of its annual plans. (Get all the details.) If you’re interested in giving Paramount Plus With Showtime a try, now’s a great time to sign up for just $59.99/year instead of the usual $119.99/year. (That’s the premium plan for the price of the Essential plan!) Of course, you can always opt for the Paramount Plus With Showtime monthly plan for $12.99/month.

If you are happy to watch Matlock episodes the day after they air, you can also subscribe to the Essential plan for $7.99/month or just $29.99/year with the 50% off offer.

Keep in mind: CBS can only be streamed live with the premium package that includes Showtime. To avoid Matlock spoilers, we recommend opting for the Paramount Plus package with Showtime so you can watch every episode live online.

How to watch Matlock Online: DirecTV Live Stream

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DirecTV Stream packages include CBS in some areas, so you can choose between several different subscriptions to find the one that best fits your needs. The Choice package is the most popular option and is currently on sale with a $20 discount for your first three months. If you sign up now, you can pay $88.99/month instead of the usual $108.99/month for three full months. Plus, there’s a five-day free trial so you can watch at least one episode of Matlock online for free.

How to watch Matlock Online: Fubo TV

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Fubo is another way to watch Matlock live online, and you can watch for free with its seven-day free trial. Fubo’s Pro plan gives subscribers access to CBS in select markets, and for $79.99/month, you’ll also get access to over 175 other channels. More good news? You can cancel and change your subscription at any time, making Fubo a simple, commitment-free way to watch Matlock online.

How to watch Matlock Online: Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV

$76.99/month Buy Now

The Hulu + Live TV subscription is one of the most expensive options for watching Matlock online, for $76.99/month. That said, you get a lot of content with this bundled subscription. You get access to the Hulu streaming library, CBS, ESPN+, and Disney+. This is a complete subscription to meet all your cord-cutting needs, not just watching Matlock on CBS.

What is Matlock About?

The legal drama, set to premiere Sunday, September 22 at 8/7c on CBS, stars Bates as Madeline Matlock (aka Matty), a successful 70-something who decides to join the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her modest demeanor and shrewd tactics to win cases. (Watch the trailer.)

Matlock Casting

In addition to Bates, the series also stars Skye P. Marshall (Good Sam), Jason Ritter (Parenting), David Del Rio (Maggie) and Lea Lewis (Nancy Drew).

When is it Matlock Run? Who played Matlock?

CBS led by Bates Matlock is “inspired” by the classic series of the same name, which first aired in 1986 and ran for six seasons on NBC and three more seasons on ABC. The original version starred Andy Griffith as attorney Matlock.

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