Matlock S2E11 — Tail Lights

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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 11

Tail Lights

7.8/10 · 362 votesMar 12, 202642 min

Ranked #10 of 16 in Season 2•matches the season avg

The team works tirelessly to prove a landlord's culpability after a building collapse leaves multiple people dead and injured. The case takes a shocking turn after someone close to the team is arrested for misconduct involving the jury.

Directed byTessa Blake

Written byNicki Renna, Bethany Huang

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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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Nicki Renna

Writer

Tessa Blake

Tessa Blake

Director

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Bethany Huang

Writer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Lance Luckey

Editor

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Tommy Cook

Staff Writer

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Bethany Huang

Associate Producer

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Devon Colbert

Associate Producer

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Jenny Raftery

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Tail Lights" is episode 11 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 362 votes, ranking #10 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Tessa Blake and written by Nicki Renna, Bethany Huang, it aired on March 12, 2026.

Next: E12 · The Cavalry Isn't Coming Best of Season 2