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Why ‘Matlock’ Is Moving to Midseason for Season 3

Matlock will move to a midseason premiere for Season 3 in the 2026-2027 broadcast schedule. Series creator Jennie Snyder Urman requested the scheduling change herself to ensure the Series' continued quality.
Urman requested the move because the Season 2 Finale "really landed the plane" on the Wellbrexa storyline. She needed extra time to plot a new, airtight mystery for the upcoming Season.
The two-hour Finale concludes the Wellbrexa cover-up case, necessitating a "big reset" and a longer writer's room period before filming begins.
CBS granted the scheduling request, allowing the production team to build the necessary "architecture" for Season 3 while maintaining the Series' high standards.
Although some viewers may be disappointed by the long wait, the Series was renewed. Urman emphasized that the extra time is essential to ensure the next mystery remains familiar yet fresh.

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