Matlock S2E7 — Prior Bad Acts

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Matlock•Season 2•Episode 7

Prior Bad Acts

7.7/10 · 418 votesDec 4, 202542 min

Ranked #12 of 16 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother's new husband. Also, Matty and Olympia receive a shocking piece of information.

Directed byTessa Blake

Written bySheridan Watson, Katie Wech

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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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Tessa Blake

Tessa Blake

Director

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Sheridan Watson

Writer

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Katie Wech

Writer

James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

Director of Photography

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Scott Melendez

Editor

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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

"Prior Bad Acts" is episode 7 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 418 votes, ranking #12 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Tessa Blake and written by Sheridan Watson, Katie Wech, it aired on December 4, 2025.

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