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Megan Behnke

Matlock Season 3 Is On, But Jason Ritter Still Wants To Jump Over To Another Thrilling CBS Drama

Julian looking skeptical while sitting at his desk in Matlock Season 2x11.

While most shows will return this fall, Matlock Season 2 is over on the 2026 TV schedule, but not for good, thank goodness. Fans will be able to look forward to Season 3 in early 2027. Of course, there will be much to look forward to as we know the Kathy Bates-led legal drama digs into a new mystery. However, Jason Ritter has set his sights set on another thrilling CBS drama.

While Ritter has been busy with Matlock since its premiere back in 2024, he has still managed to take on other projects at the same time. For example, he appeared in the Peacock series Poker Face in 2025 and is set to recur in HBO's upcoming Lanterns series. So, him wanting to appear on another show, especially CBS, is possible, and he told Us Weekly what show he would love to be on.

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