Kathy Bates' "Matlock" debuted to impressive ratings, rivaling past CBS post-Superbowl premieres over the past few years. The law drama series scored 7.73 million viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures.

Matlock,’ starring Kathy Bates, previewed on CBS in the Sunday 8 pm ET hour with a hefty 7.73 million viewers.

Spoilers are ahead for the series premiere of CBS’ Matlock reboot, starring Kathy Bates.

Bates discusses opioids, the power of motherhood, and the challenges of playing a duplicitous protagonist: "I don't know if I could do all of these things, be so devious and lie." WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the Matlock series premiere.

CBS is bringing its new drama “Matlock” to TV in October, but you can get a sneak peek at the premiere when it airs Sunday, Sept. 22.

Kathy Bates is entering the courtroom in Matlock, a new CBS legal drama inspired by the Andy Griffith classic. Here’s how to snag a virtual seat at the proceedings and watch Matlock online. Where to Watch Matlock CBS’ Matlock gets a special premiere Sunday,

Almost 40 years after the original Andy Griffith classic premiered, CBS’ Kathy Bates-led reboot has a clever, fresh spin. Who’d have guessed?!