Matlock S2E13 — The Future is Nigh

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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 13

The Future is Nigh

7.6/10 · 358 votesApr 9, 202642 min

Ranked #15 of 16 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

Olympia and the team take on a client, Vicki, who is fighting to gain full control of an AI afterlife software company she developed with her late sister. Also, Olympia tries to repair her relationship with Sarah and Matty gets a troubling call from Joey.

Directed byKat Coiro

Written byMichelle Leibel, Helen Childress

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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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Kat Coiro

Kat Coiro

Director

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Michelle Leibel

Writer

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Helen Childress

Writer

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Gregg Featherman

Editor

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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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 Future is Nigh" is episode 13 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 358 votes, ranking #15 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Kat Coiro and written by Michelle Leibel, Helen Childress, it aired on April 9, 2026.

Next: E14 · Day One Best of Season 2