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S.W.A.T.

★ 7.2 43K votes 2017–2025 8 seasons · 163 episodes Canceled CBS
ProceduralA case or problem of the week, solved by a formula that works.This show: 8/10AdrenalineAction and thrills as the primary reward.This show: 8/10Fast-pacedRelentless forward momentum that rarely stops to idle.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Shemar MooreJay HarringtonDavid LimPatrick St. EspritKenny JohnsonAlex Russell
Written by
Shawn RyanAaron Rahsaan Thomas
Starring
Shemar MooreJay HarringtonDavid LimPatrick St. EspritKenny JohnsonAlex Russell
Written by
Shawn RyanAaron Rahsaan Thomas
Ratings per Episode
246810
Votes per Episode
05001k2k2k

S.W.A.T. Episode Ratings Heatmap

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About

"Reliable badge-and-bullets action with real heart"

S.W.A.T. follows Hondo, a veteran LAPD officer who takes command of an elite tactical squad after a high-profile shooting, torn between the badge and the South LA neighborhood he grew up in. It's a slick, high-energy police procedural built around tense raids, shootouts, and team camaraderie, with just enough personal drama to give the action stakes. The pace is brisk and episodic, closer to comfort-food TV than prestige drama, anchored by a charismatic lead and a likable ensemble. It's not reinventing the genre, but it delivers reliable, good-looking action week after week.

Watch it for

the charismatic lead performance and well-choreographed tactical action sequences.

Maybe skip if

you want serialized storytelling instead of case-of-the-week police plots.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

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Season 12017
7.419K2215h 39m
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Season 22018
7.714K2316h 12m
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Season 32019
7.711K2114h 37m
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Season 42020
7.310K1812h 32m
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Season 52021
7.510K2215h 20m
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Season 62022
7.410K2215h 11m
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Season 72024
7.75K139h 6m
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Season 82024
7.97K2215h 22m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Shemar Moore Sergeant Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson
Jay Harrington Sergeant David 'Deacon' Kay
David Lim Officer Victor Tan
Patrick St. Esprit Commander Robert 'Bob' Hicks
Kenny Johnson Officer Dominique Luca
Alex Russell Officer Jim Street
Lina Esco Officer Chris Alonso
Rochelle Aytes Nichelle Carmichael
Anna Enger Ritch Officer Zoe Powell
Stephanie Sigman Captain Jessica Cortez

Crew

Shawn Ryan
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas

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