6.7
/10
Matt is a fictional character portrayed by Tom Basden in the TV series After Life.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Episode #1.1 (season 1), they were 38 years old.
They appear in all 18 aired episodes and have accumulated 1525 positive votes.
The character of Matt is mainly associated with Tony, Sandy and Lenny.

Matt

by Tom Basden

character

Episodes18

  • 7.7
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    Episode #1.1

    episode S1.E1 march 2019
    Tony's cantankerous funk - which he calls a superpower - is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Episode #1.2

    episode S1.E2 march 2019
    Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond - just a bit - with Sandy.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Episode #1.3

    episode S1.E3 march 2019
    Tony hires a sex worker - but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.
  • 8.3
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    Episode #1.4

    episode S1.E4 march 2019
    Tony pushes back on Matt's idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Episode #1.5

    episode S1.E5 march 2019
    Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.
  • 8.6
    /10

    Episode #1.6

    episode S1.E6 march 2019
    Making an earnest attempt to be happy - or at least not miserable - Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Episode #2.1

    episode S2.E1 april 2020
    Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Episode #2.2

    episode S2.E2 april 2020
    Lenny's girlfriend's son takes a position at the Gazette. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Episode #2.3

    episode S2.E3 april 2020
    A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt's desire to get back out there.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Episode #2.4

    episode S2.E4 april 2020
    Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Episode #2.5

    episode S2.E5 april 2020
    The curtain goes up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Episode #2.6

    episode S2.E6 april 2020
    Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.
  • 7.3
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    Episode #3.1

    episode S3.E1 january 2022
    Tony, who continues to keep Emma at arm's length, reluctantly agrees to go to Matt's house for a round of drinks. Brian bumps into a familiar face.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Episode #3.2

    episode S3.E2 january 2022
    The Tambury Gazette welcomes a gloomy new staffer. Meanwhile, Kath visits a psychic, and a restless James makes plans for his future.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Episode #3.3

    episode S3.E3 january 2022
    Tony takes a trip with Matt to honor his father. James has second thoughts about his new living arrangements. Tony helps Kath score a date.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Episode #3.4

    episode S3.E4 january 2022
    Matt searches for a sport at which he can beat Tony, Lenny asks Tony to be his best man, and Kath has dinner with a persnickety teacher.
  • 8
    /10

    Episode #3.5

    episode S3.E5 january 2022
    Anne gives Tony some advice on moving forward, Emma crosses paths with an old friend, Matt suffers a health scare, and James stands up for himself.
  • 9.2
    /10

    Episode #3.6

    episode S3.E6 january 2022
    An interview with a sick child hits Tony hard. Later, he makes a decision about Lisa's insurance money and joins his friends at the town fair.

Best moments10

  • 8
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Episode #3.5

    episode S3.E5 january 2022
    Anne gives Tony some advice on moving forward, Emma crosses paths with an old friend, Matt suffers a health scare, and James stands up for himself.
  • 7.8
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #2.1

    episode S2.E1 april 2020
    Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.
  • 7.7
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #1.1

    episode S1.E1 march 2019
    Tony's cantankerous funk - which he calls a superpower - is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.
  • 7.9
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #1.3

    episode S1.E3 march 2019
    Tony hires a sex worker - but it's not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.
  • 8.5
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #1.5

    episode S1.E5 march 2019
    Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son's school.
  • 7.8
    /10
    1% of the votes

    Episode #3.3

    episode S3.E3 january 2022
    Tony takes a trip with Matt to honor his father. James has second thoughts about his new living arrangements. Tony helps Kath score a date.
  • 8.8
    /10
    0% of the votes

    Episode #2.6

    episode S2.E6 april 2020
    Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.
  • 7.8
    /10
    0% of the votes

    Episode #3.4

    episode S3.E4 january 2022
    Matt searches for a sport at which he can beat Tony, Lenny asks Tony to be his best man, and Kath has dinner with a persnickety teacher.
  • 7.5
    /10
    0% of the votes

    Episode #3.2

    episode S3.E2 january 2022
    The Tambury Gazette welcomes a gloomy new staffer. Meanwhile, Kath visits a psychic, and a restless James makes plans for his future.
  • 7.3
    /10
    0% of the votes

    Episode #3.1

    episode S3.E1 january 2022
    Tony, who continues to keep Emma at arm's length, reluctantly agrees to go to Matt's house for a round of drinks. Brian bumps into a familiar face.

Votes per episode

140
E1
53
E2
165
E3
26
E4
167
E5
42
E6
237
E1
18
E2
50
E3
29
E4
13
E5
6
E6
24
E1
1
E2
113
E3
28
E4
409
E5
4
E6