CBS’ Matlock Premiere Scores 10.67 Million Viewers After Three Days of Multiplatform Viewing

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The reboot of Matlock on CBS has reached an audience of 10.67 million viewers in its first three days of multiplatform viewing, showing a 38% increase from its initial live broadcast numbers of 7.74 million.

This increase solidifies Matlock as CBS’s most-watched series premiere in five years, excluding post-Super Bowl programming. The show’s reach continues to grow with additional streaming on Paramount+ and CBS’s digital platforms, where it is now CBS’s second most-streamed premiere, trailing only Tracker.

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The show has also garnered strong critical reception. The next episode is set to air on Thursday, October 17, with encore presentations scheduled in the coming weeks.

Matlock is benefiting from both its linear broadcast on CBS and its availability on Paramount+. The show is produced by CBS Studios.

Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.