Matlock S2E12 — The Cavalry Isn't Coming

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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 12

The Cavalry Isn't Coming

8.1/10 · 363 votesApr 2, 202643 min

Ranked #3 of 16 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

The stakes are high when Matty represents one of Jacobson Moore's own on trial amidst her and Edwin's 50th wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, Olympia and Julian track down a scientist from the Wellbrexa lab.

Directed byJennifer Lynch

Written byJeffrey Lieber, Tommy Cook

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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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Jeffrey Lieber

Jeffrey Lieber

Writer

Jennifer Lynch

Jennifer Lynch

Director

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Tommy Cook

Writer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Scott Melendez

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

"The Cavalry Isn't Coming" is episode 12 of Matlock season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 363 votes, ranking #3 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jennifer Lynch and written by Jeffrey Lieber, Tommy Cook, it aired on April 2, 2026.

Next: E13 · The Future is Nigh Best of Season 2