CBS brought back SWAT for its sixth season as part of the network's fall 2022 schedule. The crime drama TV series is based on the 1975 show and 2003 film by the same name.
The show follows former Marine and Los Angeles native Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, played by Shemar Moore, as the SWAT sergeant. While previous seasons take place in California, the team is heading out of the country for a whole new twist on the series. You won’t need a passport to watch the elite unit in Thailand.
SWAT is a procedural show, meaning that a single episode typically presents a case that’s investigated and solved within the one-hour slot. Viewers don’t necessarily have to watch each episode in order to understand what’s happening, however, they run the risk of missing major character development points.
Two weeks ahead of the May 19 season finale, S.W.A.T. was cancelled after six seasons by CBS. Then, a few days later, it was granted a seventh season so it's not cancelled after all.
Here’s what we know about season 6.
Next episode of SWAT season 6
The season finale of S.W.A.T. season 6 airs May 19 at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS. The episode title is "Legacy" and here's the episode description: "The team works with the DEA to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode guide
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode guide:
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 1: "Thai Hard"
Airdate: October 7, 2022
"During a trip to Bangkok to train alongside Thailand's premiere S.W.A.T. team, Hondo and his former military buddy stumble upon a wide-ranging heroin operation with ties to Los Angeles and find themselves on the run from a powerful drug kingpin."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 2: "Thai Another Day"
Airdate: October 14, 2022
"Hondo, Deacon and Tan team up with Thailand's elite S.W.A.T. team to stop a ruthless drug lord whose heroin operation has far-reaching ties to Los Angeles."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 3: "Whoa Black Betty"
Airdate: October 28, 2022
"When the team's armored vehicle is stolen, they must stop the vehicle from being used in a potential terrorist attack; Hondo and Nischelle prepare for their baby's gender reveal party."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 4: "Maniak"
Airdate: October 28, 2022
"When a convicted killer makes a prison break, the team works to protect the people on his hit list; Hondo unexpectedly crosses paths with a former flame."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 5: "Unraveling"
Airdate: November 4, 2022
"When the team stops a robbery of a department store, they fear the crime was designed to distract from something more sinister; Hondo enlists Street to connect with Powell after she ignores orders in the field."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 6: "Checkmate"
Airdate: November 18, 2022
"When a cop on the verge of shutting down a major drug operation is abducted, Hondo and the squad race to save one of their own before it's too late; Luca grows concerned about sudden changes in Hicks' behavior."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 7: "Sequel"
Airdate: December 2, 2022
"When an intruder breaks into the home of a Hollywood actress, Hondo and the team are forced to partner with an old nemesis to track down a dangerous criminal; Tan struggles to find the perfect anniversary gift for his wife."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 8: "Guacaine"
Airdate: December 9, 2022
"When violence erupts at a popular food truck festival, the team must contend with a deadly cartel determined to recover a lost drug shipment at any cost."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 9: "Pariah"
Airdate: January 6, 2023
"When faced with a series of random shootings, one team member's family connections could be the key to stopping the next attack; Hondo prepares to meet Rochelle's parents for the first time; Tan helps Luca navigate a sensitive situation."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 10: "Witness"
Airdate: January 13, 2023
"The SWAT team races to locate a young boy abducted from a homeless shelter; Street allows his personal history to cloud his judgement on the kidnapping case; Hondo and Nichelle find themselves at odds over their spiritual beliefs."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 11: "Atonement"
Airdate: January 20, 2023
"The team participates in a joint task force with the FBI when a car bombing has ties to a terrorist group planning an attack in Los Angeles; a tragedy from Deacon's past gives insight into the origins of his faith."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 12: "Addicted"
Airdate: February 3, 2023
"The team races to stop a gunman who is targeting rehab centers and those he considers responsible for his brother's death; Deacon is caught off guard when his wife makes a parenting decision that has unexpected consequences for their daughter."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 13: "Lion's Share"
Airdate: February 10, 2023
"The team races to stop a violent rampage with ties to a painful chapter from Hicks' past."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 14: "Gut Punch"
Airdate: February 24, 2023
"SWAT teams with Major Crimes for a high-stakes mission to extract an undercover officer from a dangerous crime ring."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 15: "To Protect and Serve"
Airdate: March 3, 2023
"When Hicks insists SWAT participate in Patrol Day in an effort to engage more meaningfully with the community, Hondo and Deacon have their hands full mentoring the newest members of the team; a suspended Tan investigates a mystery close to home."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 16: "Blowback"
Airdate: March 10, 2023
"When classified information falls into the wrong hands, the team races to stop a dangerous plot targeting former members of the U.S. military; Luca is faced with a challenging choice when a family member suddenly falls ill."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 17: "Stockholm"
Airdate: March 31, 2023
"The team works with the FBI to hunt one of its most-wanted fugitives; Hondo and Nichelle are faced with an unexpected development in her pregnancy."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 18: "Genesis"
Airdate: April 7, 2023
"When an armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed, the team races to track down priceless jewels before more lives are lost; Hondo's mother, Charice, visits."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 19: "Bunkies"
Airdate: April 21, 2023
"The team races to uncover the identities of kidnappers holding a prison guard's family hostage; Tan is faced with a difficult personal decision."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 20: "All That Glitters"
Airdate: May 5, 2023
"Following a string of violent home robberies, the team rushes to stop a crew targeting elderly victims; Hondo's longtime friend and former Marine squad leader Danny Wright turns to Hondo for help when his daughter goes missing."
S.W.A.T. season 6 episode 21: "Forget Shorty"
Airdate: May 12, 2023
"SWAT teams up with the DEA to conduct a massive gang sweep, only to discover that a vicious cartel is planting roots in the city and endangering numerous lives; Hicks marks an important anniversary."
When is the SWAT season 6 release date?
Your Friday night plans are officially set. The new season of SWAT debuted on CBS on October 7 at 8 pm ET/PT.
Following the release of SWAT season 6, you can watch two other shows on CBS. Fire Country, a new series, plays at 9 pm ET/PT and Blue Bloods season 13 is on at 10 pm ET/PT.
Who is in the SWAT season 6 cast?
Just days after the season 5 finale, Lina Esco, who played Christina "Chris" Alonso for five seasons, announced her departure from SWAT.
Aside from Esco’s exit, the rest of the main characters are expected to return for season 6:
- Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson
- Alex Russell as Jim Street
- Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca
- Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay
- David Lim as Victor Tan
- Patrick St. Esprit as Robert Hicks
What is the SWAT season 6 plot?
From robberies to hijackings to terror attacks, the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team constantly has a new mission. The crew is expected to deal with high stakes operations this season, however, they’ll be venturing away from Los Angeles (at least for part of the season) and heading to Thailand.
The season 5 finale was an emotional one with Alonso having her last day on the squad. It wasn’t all sad tears, though. Harrelson found out that his girlfriend, Nichelle, is pregnant and the two decided to name Luca as the godfather.
It would make sense that Nichelle’s pregnancy will play a part in season 6, but to what extent (and if she travels to Thailand) is yet to be seen.
Is there a SWAT season 6 trailer?
We don't have a sneak peek at season 6 just yet, but we’ll update this section when the trailer drops.
How to watch SWAT
Season 6’s new episodes will air on CBS on Fridays at 8 pm ET/PT. To revisit previous episodes in the US, you can watch season 1 to 5 with Paramount Plus. Some of the seasons are also accessible through Hulu and fuboTV.
For UK viewers, all five seasons of SWAT are available on Sky TV. The first four seasons are also available on Prime Video.
