Kathy Bates has every reason to celebrate. Professionally, the 76-year-old’s Matlock reboot is off to a roaring start on CBS. And personally, the award-winning actress is feeling great health-wise too, which includes losing 100 pounds over the last seven years.

While the actress recently made headlines for saying 'Matlock' is her “last dance," she says she isn’t ready to step away from the industry just yet

I love a good twist. Some of my favorite TV shows of all time are chock-full of them (“The X-Files,” “Lost,” “Alias,” etc.). When the twisty ending of Kathy Bates‘ new “Matlock” pilot was revealed, I jumped out of my chair and immediately thought,

Matlock” is the potato chips of new television series. You get a taste and, before you know it, half the bag is gone.

After an early premiere preview in September, CBS is bringing its new drama “ Matlock ” to TV every Thursday. If you missed the pilot episode, watch it when it premieres again during the show’s official slot on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Watch the series premiere for free with a trial on Paramount+, Fubo or DIRECTV Stream.

Last month, we reported that the Oscar-winning Hollywood star Kathy Bates, 76, appeared to announce that she’ll be retiring after her new show Matlock eventually ends. She even described the CBS drama as her “last dance.