Yahoo Lifestyle Matlock: How to Watch the Kathy Bates-Led CBS Legal Drama Online
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 Showtime
DirecTV Stream
Fubo TV
Hulu + Live TV
Where to Watch Matlock
CBS’ Matlock gets a special premiere Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c, before settling into its Thursdays-at-9 time slot on Oct. 17. If you’re hoping to catch the episodes live, you’ll need access to CBS. Below, we’re outlining all the ways to watch Matlock live online.
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How to Watch Matlock Online: Paramount Plus With Showtime
Paramount Plus With Showtime
On Sale 50% off
The best way to livestream CBS is by signing up for the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan. Right now, the streamer is offering 50% off both of its annual plans. (Get the full details.) If you’ve been wanting to try Paramount Plus With Showtime, this is a great time to sign up for just $59.99/year instead of its usual $119.99/year. (That’s the premium plan for the price of the Essential plan!) Of course, you can still also opt for the monthly Paramount Plus With Showtime plan for $12.99/month.
If you’re content watching Matlock episodes the day after they air, you can alternatively sign up for the Essential plan for $7.99/month or just $29.99/year thanks to the 50% off deal.
Keep in mind: CBS can only be livestreamed with the premium plan that includes Showtime. To avoid Matlock spoilers, we recommend opting for the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan so you can watch every episode live online.
How to Watch Matlock Online: DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream
On Sale 18% off
DirecTV Stream packages include CBS in certain areas, so you can choose between a few different subscriptions to find one that best fits your needs. The Choice package is the most popular option and is currently on sale at 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 whole 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
Fubo TV
Fubo is another way to watch Matlock live online, and you can watch for free thanks to its seven-day free trial. Fubo’s Pro plan grants subscribers access to CBS in certain 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 an easy and low-commitment way to watch Matlock online.
How to Watch Matlock Online: Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV
The Hulu + Live TV subscription is one of the more expensive options for watching Matlock online, ringing in at $76.99/month. With that being said, you get a lot of content with this bundle subscription. You gain access to the Hulu streaming library, CBS, ESPN+ and Disney+. This is a comprehensive subscription for addressing all your cord-cutter needs, not just for watching Matlock on CBS.
What Is Matlock About?
The legal drama — premiering Sunday, Sept. 22 at 8/7c on CBS — stars Bates as Madeline Matlock (aka Matty), a septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. (Watch trailer.)
Matlock Cast
In addition to Bates, the series also stars Skye P. Marshall (Good Sam), Jason Ritter (Parenthood), David Del Rio (Maggie) and Leah Lewis (Nancy Drew).
When Did Matlock Run? Who Played Matlock?
CBS’ Bates-led Matlock is “inspired by” the classic series of the same name, which first aired in 1986 and ran for six seasons on NBC, and then another three seasons on ABC. In the original version, Andy Griffith played the folksy lawyer Matlock.
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