In its inaugural season, CBS’ Matlock has proven to be a smash hit among TV watchers and critics alike (with WTW joining the ranks with our Matlock review). Rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (as of publication), named the 2024 fall TV season’s most-watched new show and already greenlit for a season 2, Matlock has become a jewel of primetime that may be a force come Emmy nomination time. Unfortunately, those hoping to see what’s next for the Kathy Bates-led drama will have to wait as a new episode is not airing on Thursday, November 21.
As for why, CBS is getting into the Christmas spirit and premiering the new movie special, Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story on November 21, at 8 pm ET/PT, running through Matlock’s usual timeslot at 9 pm. If you’re a fan of CBS’ other Thursday night programming as well (which includes Ghosts season 4, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Elsbeth season 2), then you may find yourself further disappointed as all of Thursday’s lineup is taking a break from airing new episodes. However, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Ghosts will air reruns starting at 10 pm ET/PT.
