The case is a reminder to everyone about what it means to have a good friend.

Unfortunately,Matty may have taken it a little too close to heart.

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That really hurt to hear, honestly, but is it toxic to say I kind of get it?

Shae is hella impressive.

Instead, Olympia asks Matty to run interference and tells her exactly why.

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Whoever stays will keep Matty on their desk.

That’s problematic on a lot of fronts.

The Kathy Bates-starring ‘Matlock’ reboot series returns with the second half of its first season.

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Edwin asks for proof, but Matty doesn’t have any.

Moreover,Matty absolutely lets her personal affection for Olympia get in the way of her judgment.

Olympia was fresh out of law school and desperate to prove she belonged at this prestigious law firm.

Kathy Bates as Matty Matlock standing with a smile in the elevator in Episode 2 of Season 1 of Matlock

Matlockwill continue Thursdays at 9 PM on CBS.

Episodes are available to stream the next day on Paramount+.

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