Matlock S2E1 — The Before Times

7.6

Matlock•Season 2•Episode 1

The Before Times

7.6/10 · 538 votesOct 12, 202544 min

Ranked #13 of 16 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father. Also, the team takes on an arson case while Olympia tries to protect Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case.

Directed byGina Lamar

Written byJennie Snyder Urman, Nicki Renna

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Cast6

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Madeline 'Matty' Matlock

Skye P. Marshall

Skye P. Marshall

Olympia Lawrence

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Julian Markston

Leah Lewis

Leah Lewis

Sarah Franklin

Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

Edwin Kingston

Aaron D. Harris

Aaron D. Harris

Alfie Kingston

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Jennie Snyder Urman

Jennie Snyder Urman

Writer

N

Nicki Renna

Writer

G

Gina Lamar

Director

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Gregg Featherman

Editor

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Lizzie Perrin

Story Editor

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Edith D. Rodriguez

Story Editor

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Bethany Huang

Associate Producer

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Devon Colbert

Associate Producer

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Sheridan Watson

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Before Times" is episode 1 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 538 votes, ranking #13 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Gina Lamar and written by Jennie Snyder Urman, Nicki Renna, it aired on October 12, 2025.

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