Matlock returns with holiday-themed episode as fans await Christmas special

CBS's "Matlock," starring Kathy Bates, is currently on hiatus and did not air a Thanksgiving episode. The show will return on December 5 with a new episode titled "Belly of the Beast," featuring two holiday-themed cases. Fans can expect a Christmas episode, which may explore family dynamics and romantic tensions among the characters. Speculation includes storylines involving Matty Matlock's relationship with her grandson and the evolving friendships of other characters. The show is set to go on another break after the December 12 fall finale. Viewers can catch up on past episodes via Paramount+.