Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock." Preview — Matlock Season 1 Episode 7: Belly of the Beast Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock."

Preview — Matlock Season 1 Episode 7: Belly of the Beast

Matlock, Previews

Matty finally has her chance to work a pharmaceutical case on Matlock Season 1 Episode 7, “Belly of the Beast.”

Since arriving at Jacobson Moore, Matty has one goal. Get herself placed working pharmaceutical cases so she can get access to the records she needs to prove who buried documents to protect the firm’s big Pharma client and, in turn, helped keep the drugs that killed her daughter on the streets. 

Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Yael Grobglas as "Shae Banfield”, David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin" pictured from left to right.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Yael Grobglas as “Shae Banfield,” David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez,” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

After coming in clutch for a case Olympia and Julian worked together on Matlock Season 1 Episode 6, “Sixteen Steps,” she will get her chance on “Belly of the Beast.” 

The promo and other preview material don’t give viewers much information about Matty’s first case with Julian. All we know is that it involves a lawsuit from a woman who experienced severe symptoms after participating in a clinical trial.

However, the case itself is secondary to what sort of revelations Matty will uncover with closer proximity to the files and people involved with their drug company clients.

Related  15 Best TV Dramas of 2025: The Pitt, High Potential, Matlock, and More

Matty isn’t the only one uncovering secrets on “Belly of the Beast,” though. Olympia makes some discoveries of her own about Julian’s past.  Will this new knowledge threaten their burgeoning reconciliation? 

Elsewhere on the episode, the firm’s jury consultant, Shea, is back. Just as Matty is getting close to where she needs to be, Shea’s discerning eye only raise the stakes despite all the smiles and cheer of the office Holiday party.

Check out the photos and promo video below for a preview!

Episode description:

Matty works on a case with Julian in which a young woman sues after experiencing severe symptoms from a clinical trial. At the company holiday party, Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past,  

Related  Matlock Season 1 Episode 15 Review: Game Face

Written by: Hennah Sekander
Directed by: Tessa Blake

Photos from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7:
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”, Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston”, and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence,” Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston,” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”.”Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Beau Bridges as Howard "Senior" Markston pictured from left to right.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Beau Bridges as Howard “Senior” Markston. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Jason Ritter as Julian Markston.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Beau Bridges as Howard "Senior" Markston.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Beau Bridges as Howard “Senior” Markston. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock" pictured from left to right.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Skye P. Johnson as "Olympia Johnson", Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock" Pictured from left to right.
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock."
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Yael Grobglas as "Shae Banfield."
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Yael Grobglas as “Shae Banfield.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 7 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock."
Matlock — Belly of the Beast — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock.” Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Promo video:

YouTube video

What are your hopes for this episode of Matlock? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our Matlock Season 1 Episode 6, “Sixteen Steps” right here.

Matlock airs Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS and streams the next day on Paramount+.

Follow us on X and on Instagram!

Want more from Tell-Tale TV? Subscribe to our newsletter here!

 

Sarah is an obsessive geek who likes to get into the weeds and over think things. She is passionate about Sci-Fi and comics and is a giant classic film nerd. Sarah cares deeply about media representation and the power of telling diverse stories. When she's not writing or watching her favorite shows she spends her days working in the non-profit world trying to make life a little better for those that need some extra help.