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Season 1 – S.W.A.T.

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Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, a Los Angeles S.W.A.T. lieutenant, is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds. Hondo encourages his team to rely on communication and respect over force and aggression, but when a crisis erupts, these unflinching men and women are prepared to put their tactical training to the test.
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Critics Consensus

Despite a commanding, charming performance from Shemar Moore, S.W.A.T. remains a simple procedural overrun with clichés.

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Amy Amatangelo Paste Magazine Sep 18, 2018
Not to be confused with SEAL Team or Valor comes S.W.A.T., the best of the bunch. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday Jun 15, 2018
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S.W.A.T. had a chance to do something different, maybe even provocative. So far, the same old-same old. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR Nov 6, 2017
At a time when people are questioning the very systems of modern urban policing, a TV show with such a simplistic take on heroes and villains feels awkwardly out of step. Go to Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily Jan 10, 2019
At times visually flat and with stilted scripts, this inclusion-rich series can be pretty routine, yet at the same time it delivers and sometimes exceeds genre expectation. Go to Full Review John Boland Irish Independent Sep 18, 2018
Utterly formulaic. Go to Full Review Laura Hurley CinemaBlend Sep 18, 2018
If you've been wondering if Moore has what it takes to anchor a series, S.W.A.T. can give you your answer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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J P @RT33387751 Aug 30, 2026 The series' relentless portrayal of Latinos as criminals is not merely offensive—it is a deliberate act of narrative concealment. By scapegoating this community, the production diverts attention from who the real criminals and the truly lazy elements in this country actually are. This selective framing serves to protect and shield from scrutiny those who bear genuine responsibility for systemic abuse and criminal enterprise, while conveniently exploiting ethnic stereotypes for dramatic effect See more Dennis M @Speartime4 May 6, 2026 Horrible and stupid. It could have been a winner but instead of sticking to the premise they tried to be social justice warriors. What a shame See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 14, 2025 22 successful episodes on Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and Paramount+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 14 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Lame K @RT31129008 Jul 7, 2025 Great tv show one of my favourites ones to date. Season 1 was a killer See more MarthaLucia M @RT06429414 May 8, 2025 I should be able to give this great show a 10* Shemar Moore one of my most favorites since since his days on Soul Train, Criminal Minds ect. Swat is an awsome show. the whole cast are amazing. See more jolin t @RT10685016 Apr 15, 2025 despite not bringing anything new to the table, it balances personal character development and exciting raids to create an engaging show. See more Read all reviews
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Billy Gierhart

Director

John Showalter

Director

Greg Beeman

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Elodie Keene

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Nina Lopez-Corrado

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Shemar Moore

Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 2017 Pilot Former Marine Daniel Harrelson is torn between loyalties to the streets and to his fellow officers when he's assigned to run an elite unit in Los Angeles. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 9, 2017 Cuchillo The team must find four escaped convicts before a rival team finds them; Hondo's leadership is called into question when Street flagrantly disregards protocol. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 16, 2017 Pamilya Newcomer Jim Street jeopardizes his spot on Hondo's team; the team searches for a ruthless drug trafficker who is using immigrants as couriers. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 23, 2017 Radical After a domestic bomber dies in an explosion, the SWAT team races to find the man's partner before more devices detonate; Hondo reaches out to his former team leader. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 30, 2017 Imposters SWAT imposters commit home invasions; Hondo suspects the burglarized families are hiding something; Deacon and Luca are assigned to protect a visiting professional hockey player who is receiving death threats. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 7, 2017 Octane Hondo allows newbie Jim Street to go undercover to bust a ruthless trafficker; Hondo visits the teenager recently shot by a former member of the SWAT team. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 2017 Homecoming Hondo's imprisoned childhood friend asks him to protect his son from gang violence; the team encounters a new local crime outfit; Luca's grandfather, an S.W.A.T. legend, passes away, and Luca struggles with his grief and a painful family secret. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2017 Miracle The team must work during Christmas vacation when a drug cartel's cache of gold bars is stolen; Jessica approaches the president of the police commission with her ideas on how to improve the S.W.A.T. division. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 2018 Blindspots When a misconduct complaint filed against Hondo gets him taken off active duty, Deacon steps up to lead the team in finding a robbery crew that is hitting marijuana dispensaries. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 11, 2018 Seizure The SWAT team tries to rescue civilian hostages during a prison riot; Hondo suspects an ulterior motive behind the uprising; Deacon's wife stops by the headquarters to celebrate Deacon's 10th anniversary with the SWAT division. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 2018 K-Town Hondo teams up with an old DEA friend to unmask the secret leader of a drug smuggling ring; Jessica begins implementing her new law enforcement community initiatives. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2018 Contamination Hondo and the team join forces with the FBI on a manhunt to find a militia group planning a domestic terror attack; Jessica's new police initiatives move forward; she braces herself for the negative impact those initiatives could have. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 1, 2018 Fences Hondo and Jessica's secret relationship comes to a crossroads when the president of the police commission discovers their affair; Hondo and the team assist with the federal investigation to bring in an undocumented fugitive. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 8, 2018 Ghosts The team goes on the hunt for a serial killer who escaped justice two years prior by faking his death; Hondo worries that the team's former leader is spiraling into depression in the aftermath of being fired from the department. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 29, 2018 Crews Hondo's informant friend is killed while seeking information for a joint SWAT and FBI task force; when the FBI task force leader acts erratically, Jessica worries the woman's behavior will endanger the team in the field. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 5, 2018 Payback A young heiress is kidnapped for ransom; the team goes on a citywide search to bring her home before she is harmed; the team worries that Mumford is moving too fast when he announces he's getting married for the fourth time. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 28, 2018 Armory As the team works to de-escalate a hostage situation, the mission takes a dangerous turn, which impacts the team; Street tires of his complicated romantic entanglements and agrees to let Chris make over his online dating profile. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 19, 2018 Patrol Hondo confronts his resentment toward his ailing father when he and his sister try to convince their dad he's no longer well enough to live alone; Mumford intends to make Chris a surprising offer. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 26, 2018 Source Jim Street debates whether his mother should live with him upon her release from prison; Hondo and the team are assigned to protect a high-profile Russian journalist who is visiting Los Angeles. Details Episode 20 Aired May 3, 2018 Vendetta Hondo's life and career are threatened when his off-the-books surveillance of his godson's kidnapper is discovered; Street has trouble acclimating to his newly paroled mother. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 2018 Hunted Hondo and Deacon must evade a gang of armed mercenaries hunting them in the mountains following an ambush; Chris oversteps his boundaries in an attempt to help a female SWAT trainee who she suspects isn't being evaluated fairly. Details Episode 22 Aired May 17, 2018 Hoax A fake 911 call puts Hondo and the SWAT team on the hunt to stop bombing attacks; Street's relationship with his mother jeopardizes his career; Jessica is thrown a curveball by the president of the police commission. Details

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Season Info

Director
Billy Gierhart, John Showalter, Greg Beeman, Elodie Keene, Nina Lopez-Corrado
Executive Producer
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal H. Moritz, Marney Hochman, Danielle Woodrow, Pavun Shetty
Screenwriter
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Craig Gore, Michael Jones-Morales, Sam Humphrey, Alison Cross, A.C. Allen, Michael Gemballa, Matthew T. Brown
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 2, 2017
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