Almost 40 years after the original Andy Griffith classic premiered, CBS’ Kathy Bates-led reboot has a clever, fresh spin. Who’d have guessed?!

Jane the Virgin' creator Jennie Snyder Urman updates the classic procedural about a geriatric lawyer for a new generation. Kinda.

CBS is bringing its new drama “Matlock” to TV in October, but you can get a sneak peek at the premiere when it airs Sunday, Sept. 22.

Kathy Bates fans can relax, because it turns out she's not planning to retire anytime soon. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on Sunday during the Emmys, Bates said that the whole thing was "kind of a misunderstanding.

Kathy Bates is entering the courtroom in Matlock, a new CBS legal drama inspired by the Andy Griffith classic. Here’s how to snag a virtual seat at the proceedings and watch Matlock online. How to Watch ‘Matlock’ Online Paramount Plus With ShowtimeJump To detailsArrow Icon Buy Now $59.

The original “Matlock” was a reimagining of the “Perry Mason” legal drama. The new version starring Kathy Bates isn’t quite a reboot, but nothing gets green-lit today that’s not

Kathy Bates is a gem who makes a CBS legal drama reboot stand out in the crowd of procedurals and remakes on TV.

Starring Kathy Bates in the role made famous by Andy Griffith, CBS’s “Matlock” reboot explores ageism and misogyny in addition to solving the case of the week.