Kathy Bates takes on the role of legendary lawyer Matlock in one of the fall's best new shows. In the reboot of the classic crime drama from Jane the Virgin creator Jennie Snyder Urman, Oscar and Emmy winner Madeline plays Matlock, a new take on the criminal defense attorney originally played by Andy Griffith in the 1980s.

CBS is giving viewers a sneak peek of the critically acclaimed series in September before it kicks off in earnest in October. So if you're watching the September 22 premiere and wondering when to expect the next episode, we've got you covered with a complete guide on how to watch Matlock and when to expect new episodes.

When is the premiere of “Matlock”?

The first episode of “Matlock” will premiere on Sunday, September 22, with a preview of the episode premiere at 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

A repeat of the pilot episode will air on October 10, when the series returns to its regular time slot on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

What time do new episodes of “Matlock” air?

Don’t be confused by the Sunday premiere, new “Matlock” episodes air weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Full release schedule for episodes of the first season of “Matlock”

CBS has only released full episode details for the first two episodes so far, but we will update this space with more information as new information becomes available.

• P. 1 E.1: “Pilot” – Sunday, September 22nd (repeat on Thursday, October 10th)
  • “After finding success at a young age, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her humble demeanor to earn a job at the prestigious law firm Jacobson Moore.”
• S.1 E.2: “Rome in a Day” – Thursday, October 17
  • “While Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore, Olympia and the aptly named “Team You Three” (Matty, Billy and Sarah) take on a legal battle involving a developmentally delayed teenager whose family claims he was falsely accused of murder. Additionally, Olympia and Julian disagree on a parenting issue.”

Where is “Matlock” streamed?

“Matlock” is streaming on Paramount+. When you can watch the new episodes depends on your subscription.

New episodes of “Matlock” will be available live to Paramount+ subscribers on Showtime on Thursday nights, while Paramount+ Essential (also known as the ad-supported plan) subscribers will be able to watch them via streaming the day after the episode airs.

Where is the original series streamed?

You can watch the original series “Matlock” for free as a stream on Pluto TV.