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

Matlock is back, but not in the way you remember. Kathy Bates steps into the role of Madeline Matlock in the new series. Here’s everything you need to watch the Matlock series premiere live.This isn’t set in the same world as the OG series.

The original “Matlock,” which aired from 1986 to 1995, was a reimagining of the long-running “Perry Mason” legal drama. But instead of a hard-nosed attorney at the center of its

The reboot show will chronicle Bates' character, who rejoins the law workforce as a senior, scoring legal victories in courtrooms. Bates said she felt like she was called to do the role, especially after experiencing some injustices in the early days of her career.

Bates put her retirement plans on hold to star in the upcoming CBS reboot. Kathy Bates Retiring After Matlock Show: “This Is My Last Dance” Eddie Fu

Starring Kathy Bates in the role made famous by Andy Griffith, CBS’s “Matlock” reboot explores ageism and misogyny in addition to solving the case of the week.