Kathy Bates is back on TV, and it’s about to be a binge-worthy finale! The 76-year-old queen of screen sass is stepping into the courtroom in CBS’s reboot of Matlock—and this time, it’s not just for justice; it’s her grand farewell to acting!
Let’s rewind for a second. You remember Kathy Bates, right? She’s that lady who could scare you senseless in Misery and then win your heart back with a wink and a laugh in Titanic. Well, she last appeared on TV in American Horror Story: Apocalypse back in 2018, where she battled the end of the world—literally. But now? She’s back to battling… legal cases, in what can only be described as a courtroom dramedy starring none other than Matlock… as a sassy lady in a suit. Talk about a twist!
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Kathy dropped the bombshell: This is it, people. She’s hanging up her acting boots, wigs, and whatever magic spell she uses to be fabulous on screen. “This is my last dance,” she said, with all the drama of someone announcing their retirement… from a dance marathon.
Now, here’s where it gets juicy. Apparently, Kathy was already packing her bags for Retiree Island. She was DONE. After a movie shoot went sour (we’re imagining a bad craft services situation—maybe they ran out of avocado toast?), she was ready to call it quits. “That’s it, I’m out!” she said to her agents, probably while dramatically flinging a beret into a suitcase, like a true movie star. But then—plot twist—along came the script for Matlock. And guess what? She couldn’t resist. It moved her so much that she temporarily unpacked her metaphorical suitcase and said, “Alright, one more time for the people in the back!”
“This is everything I’ve worked for, prayed for, fought for, crawled across broken glass for!” she exclaimed, clearly channeling her inner Rocky. And then, in true Kathy fashion, she added, “And… it’s exhausting.” (We feel you, Kathy. We feel you.)
So, when’s the big debut? Mark your calendars, grab your legal pads, and prepare to witness Kathy Bates’ Matlock swan song on Sunday, September 22nd at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. It’s going to be a courtroom showdown for the ages—with a side of retirement dreams and probably some fabulous closing arguments.
Prepare yourself. This is the last case Kathy Bates will ever close, and it’s bound to be legendary.
