Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” pictured from left to right. What to Expect from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18: Tricks of the Trade Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” pictured from left to right.

What to Expect from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18: Tricks of the Trade

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It’s the Matlock season finale, and Olympia has a lot to deal with on Matlock Season 1 Episode 18, “Tricks of the Trade.”

When we left Olympia and Matty on Matlock Season 1 Episode 17, “I Was That Too,” they had just finished a marathon interrogation.

Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

For the whole episode, Olympia demanded that Matty tell her every lie she had ever told her and tried to decide for herself what to do. By the end, Olympia softened considerably from her furious confrontation at the beginning of the episode. 

That said, when the two show up at Matty’s house right before the credits, we still don’t know her feelings about Matty or whether she is ready to believe her story about Welbrexa. 

It’s unlikely that she is ready to forgive Matty completely, but she wouldn’t go to Matty’s house to meet her family and check out the evidence if she were entirely sure of Jacobson Moore. 

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Adding even more stress to an already stressful situation, the client Sarah took without permission on “I Was That Too” is about to cause a headache for the entire firm. 

What she thought was going to be simply writing a strongly worded letter turns into a murder defense when the client’s business partner is found murdered. 

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.


Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 Details

  • Title: “Tricks of the Trade”
  • Air Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
  • Time: 9/8c
  • Network: CBS
  • Writer: Nicki Renna
  • Director: Kat Coiro
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How to Watch Matlock Season 1 Episode 18

  • Live: CBS at 9/8c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+

Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 Description

When Sarah’s client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter, on a special two-hour first season finale.


Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Main Cast: David Del Rio, Jason Ritter, Kathy Bates, Leah Lewis, and Skye P. Marshall
  • Notable Returns: Aaron D. Harris and Sam Anderson
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18:

Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” pictured from left tor right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin."
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two”– Pictured (L-R): David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez."
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”, and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” –Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”, and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Aaron D. Harris as "Alfie Kingston."
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Aaron D. Harris as “Alfie Kingston”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez”, Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”, and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 2 Episode 18 of David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): David Del Rio as “Billy Martinez” and Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 2 Episode 18 of Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin," Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence," and Kathy Bates as "Matty Matlock."
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two”-Pictured (L-R): Leah Lewis as “Sarah Franklin” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Matlock Season 1 Episode 18 of Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” pictured from left to right.
Matlock — “Tricks of the Trade – Part One” and “Tricks of the Trade – Part Two” — Pictured (L-R): Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence” and Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Video:

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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 17, “I Was That Too” right here.

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

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