Matlock fans are sure to be excited as CBS announced that the courtroom show with Kathleen Bates has been picked up for a second season, which will air in the 2025–26 season.

Kathy Bates will be honored with the first-ever “CBS Birthday salute” on June 28, the same day the actress turns 77 years old. In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look, her famous friends, including Jason Ritter,

Kathy Bates turns 77 in 2025, and is best known for her roles in "Misery," "Titanic," and her recent hit show, "Matlock."

Kathy Bates, who turns 77 on June 28, is an Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, as well as a Tony nominee. See her accomplished life and career here.

Jason Isaacs feels humility and bliss like his "White Lotus" character while Noah Wyle is glad "The Pitt's" nods represent "our collective effort"

Matlock Season 2 premieres Sunday, October 12, at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. Note that it’s coming out on a Sunday for Season 2 Episode 1, but it will still air on Thursdays throughout the season after that. The Matlock Season 2 premiere will be one hour long. It will be followed by the Elsbeth Season 3 premiere at 9:30/8:30c.

HBO's lavish period drama, created by " Downton Abbey's " Julian Fellowes, returned for its third season on June 22 to record-high viewership. About 2.7 million U.S. viewers tuned in across platforms within the first three days of the season premiere, HBO said.