S.W.A.T.
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, 'S.W.A.T.' stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally-born-and-raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager. Hondo's elite unit includes David "Deacon" Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina "Chris" Alonso, a skilled officer and the team's canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high-risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team's cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Following Captain Jessica Cortez's departure for the FBI, the Mayor assigns Lieutenant Piper Lynch to SWAT as a tactical consultant, where she challenges the team's field strategy, which raises questions about her loyalty. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
- Metascore45
- 2017-2025
- 8 seasons
- CBS
- Action & Adventure, Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
Inspired by the television series and the feature film, 'S.W.A.T.' stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally-born-and-raised S.W.A.T. sergeant, tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds and acclimate to his new duties as the legal guardian of a teenager. Hondo's elite unit includes David "Deacon" Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Christina "Chris" Alonso, a skilled officer and the team's canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high-risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team's cocky newest member who is re-instated to S.W.A.T. after being fired for compromising the unit. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Following Captain Jessica Cortez's departure for the FBI, the Mayor assigns Lieutenant Piper Lynch to SWAT as a tactical consultant, where she challenges the team's field strategy, which raises questions about her loyalty. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
Season 8 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2024 - 2025
Episode 1
Vanished
Fri, Oct 18, 2024 42 mins
SWAT team searches for missing students and bus driver who is Hondo's former coach. Hicks questions new team member Devin Gamble's criminal family ties. Race against time to find victims and resolve personal conflicts within the team.
Episode 2
Gang Unit
Fri, Oct 25, 2024 42 mins
When a spree of brutal stash house robberies spills into Los Angeles, the team joins with the sheriff's department's gang unit to unmask a violent crew who leaves no witness alive.
Episode 3
Life
Fri, Nov 1, 2024 41 mins
20-Squad faces down a prison hostage situation, only to be thrown into deeper danger when a bomb explodes, freeing maximum-security prisoners from their cells, including someone with a personal grudge against Hondo.
Episode 4
The Sepulveda Protocol
Fri, Nov 8, 2024 40 mins
A blackout throws the city into chaos, forcing 20-Squad onto the streets for an emergency patrol day, which quickly escalates when Hondo and team uncover a terror threat.
Episode 5
Human Interest
Fri, Nov 15, 2024 42 mins
Tan is left reeling when his girlfriend is kidnapped, and 20-Squad must race to track down a violent cartel leader who may be behind the abduction.
Episode 6
Hot Button
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 41 mins
When back-to-back shootings at women's clinics leave two healthcare providers dead, Hondo and the team investigate whether the shootings were politically motivated.
Episode 7
Home
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 42 mins
When two students are brutally attacked, 20-Squad contends with a possible honor killing. Meanwhile, Hondo and Nichelle have their first parenting dispute while searching for a suitable daycare.
Episode 8
Left of Boom
Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Radioactive material is stolen and SWAT races against time to stop a nuclear attack on Southern California.
Episode 9
Open Season
Fri, Jan 31, 2025 42 mins
When Hondo learns there's a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo's past who's intent on revenge; Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan's changes to SWAT academy.
Episode 10
The Heights
Fri, Feb 7, 2025
20-Squad contends with a hostage crisis. Also, Hondo receives a family visit, on S.W.A.T.
Episode 11
AMBER
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
20-Squad races to find a young child who was abducted from her front yard.
Episode 12
Deep Cover
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
While working undercover for 20-Squad, Alfaro encounters associate from a previous undercover case in Long Beach, embarking on a dangerous mission that stirs up unresolved issues from the past.
Episode 13
High Ground
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
While hiking, Powell and Gamble discover an illegal marijuana farm and end up confronting a dangerous cartel.
Episode 14
The Santa Clara
Fri, Mar 7, 2025
After robbers steal nearly a billion in treasure, Hondo and 20-Squad race to stop them. Meanwhile, Tan faces a SWAT Academy mishap, and Gamble awaits her IA verdict.
Episode 15
Hostages
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Harrelson's team is staking out a bus station on a sting operation when a group of felons fleeing from the police burst in and take everyone in the station hostage including the plain clothes officers.
Episode 16
Hail Mary
Fri, Apr 4, 2025
The abduction and brutal torture of two college football players puts SWAT on the trail of a violent drug dealer looking for vengeance for a drug deal gone bad while Deacon's heroics bring unexpected attention.
Episode 17
The Enemy Within
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
After 3 LA cops are shot dead, Hondo's team works with LAPD psychologist Dr. Hughes to stop a killing spree linked to the dept's poor handling of a past school shooting.
Episode 18
Exploited
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
When a violent shooting rocks a Los Angeles nightclub, Hondo and 20-Squad are thrust into the dark world of sex trafficking, going head-to-head with a notorious biker club as they race to find a missing girl.
Episode 19
Run to Ground
Fri, May 2, 2025
After an explosion at a fruit packing plant where inmates were working, six prisoners escape through the city. Hondo and Squad 20 pursue them and discover that the incident was no accident.
Episode 20
Devil Dog
Fri, May 9, 2025
When Hondo's cousin Andre goes AWOL from his Marine training base, Hondo, Deacon and Daniel Sr. take a road trip to bring Andre back in line.
Episode 21
Ride or Die
Fri, May 16, 2025
A hijacked car carrier leads Hondo to face a presumed-dead rival as they chase a $60M vehicle. Meanwhile, Gamble's career is threatened when her brother gets involved in the case. Part 1 of finale.
Episode 22
Return to Base
Fri, May 16, 2025
SWAT faces Russian mercenaries who've planted explosives across LA to free their leader Rykov. When he's brought to HQ, the building comes under siege, forcing Hondo's team into a survival fight.