Matlock S2E8 — Call It a Christmas Gift
7.8
Matlock•Season 2•Episode 8

Call It a Christmas Gift

7.8/10 · 401 votesDec 11, 202542 min

Ranked #8 of 16 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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With the holidays approaching, the team's secrets start to come to light while they take on a harassment case involving the city's fire department. Meanwhile, Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister.

Directed byMike Listo
Written byDamani Johnson, Katie Wech
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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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Damani Johnson

Writer

Mike Listo

Mike Listo

Director

K

Katie Wech

Writer

G

Gregg Featherman

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James Bagdonas

James Bagdonas

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Edith D. Rodriguez

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Bethany Huang

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Devon Colbert

Associate Producer

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Episode Summary

"Call It a Christmas Gift" is episode 8 of Matlock season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 401 votes, ranking #8 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Mike Listo and written by Damani Johnson, Katie Wech, it aired on December 11, 2025.

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