Is Matlock new tonight on CBS? Unfortunately, this is where we have to burst onto the scene here with a mixture of good and bad news. We begin here, unfortunately, with the following: You will not be seeing the series with a new episode tonight. Related – Be sure to get some more news on Matlock now, including other chatter on the futureWhat do you most want to see moving into Matlock season 2 when the series returns? Once you do just that, remember to come back — there are a lot more updates on the way.