Matlock S2E5 — Mousetrap

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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 5

Mousetrap

7.7/10 · 439 votesNov 6, 202542 min

Ranked #11 of 16 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life.

Directed byJennifer Lynch

Written bySara Rose Feinberg, Edith D. Rodriguez

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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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Sara Rose Feinberg

Writer

Jennifer Lynch

Jennifer Lynch

Director

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Edith D. Rodriguez

Writer

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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

"Mousetrap" is episode 5 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 439 votes, ranking #11 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jennifer Lynch and written by Sara Rose Feinberg, Edith D. Rodriguez, it aired on November 6, 2025.

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