Matlock Recap: December 11, 2025 – Season 2, Episode 8
CBS aired a fresh episode of Matlock on Sunday, December 11, 2025. Titled “Call It a Christmas Gift,” this episode is part of the second season and eighth in the series. Below is a detailed recap of the episode.
Episode Summary
As the holiday season approaches, the team faces revelations while dealing with a harassment case involving the city’s fire department. Meanwhile, Matty and Edwin are considering meeting Joey’s sister.
Key Developments
Debra Palmer, known for her social media presence, is involved in a mystery concerning an incident at the Sydney Opera House. The team is examining photos to identify those present that night, focusing on the Welbrexa board.
Maddy and Olympia encounter Senior, who seems unusual. They learn the merger meeting was canceled, and Senior’s assistant is unaware of the reasons. Suspicion arises that Julian might have informed his father about the investigation.
It turns out Senior suffered a stroke and is hospitalized in a medically induced coma. Julian is now making medical decisions as his father’s proxy.
Olympia, previously close to Senior, supports the family while Maddy and Edwin pursue the investigation. They discover a photo of Senior’s hand with the Wellbrexa file.
Maddy seeks Olympia’s signature to access the file, but Olympia hesitates due to past ties with Senior. Maddy is motivated by a personal vendetta, blaming Senior for her daughter’s death.
Court Case and Revelations
Maddy defends a firefighter in a hazing case but loses when a key witness retracts his testimony to protect a colleague with cancer.
Sarah admits to showing Julian’s date book to Senior, revealing her as a mole. Although not fired, she is reassigned due to lost trust.
Olympia eventually hands the Wellbrexa file to Maddy, unaware Julian has been monitoring her. He tested her loyalty with a phone number that routed to him, exposing her allegiance to Maddy.
THE END!
