Fans were shocked when the fate of S.W.A.T. seemed to be bleak following a successful sixth season. S.W.A.T. season 6 ended on a high note but the show found itself cancelled with little explanation. It was touch and go for the CBS procedural S.W.A.T. but after some 11th hour dealings between the network and Sony, along with an impassioned social media post from star Shemar Moore, S.W.A.T.'s cancellation was reversed and it was given a condensed seventh and final season.
Then, after receiving a series finale date, CBS reversed yet again and granted S.W.A.T. an eighth season. So fear not, season 7 isn't the end after all!
Here's what we know about S.W.A.T. season 7.
Next episode of S.W.A.T. season 7
S.W.A.T. season 7 airs Fridays at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS. New episodes are available to stream the following day on Paramount Plus.
Here's what we know about the season finale airing May 17:
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 13: "Twenty Squad"
"A violent cell of extremists look to extract vengeance by blowing up half of Los Angeles, potentially killing thousands; Hondo questions if he still has what it takes to lead the squad."
The season finale of S.W.A.T. season 7 airs Friday, May 17.
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode guide
Keep track of all the S.W.A.T. season 7 episodes with our handy guide:
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 1: "The Promise"
"The team heads to Mexico to escort a fugitive back to the U.S., but things go awry and Hondo has to save an old witness tied to the case."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 2: "Peace Talks"
"Hondo and Hicks desperately search for Powell, who's gone missing in Mexico City along with a thermobaric bomb capable of killing thousands; Deacon's pride gets injured in a boxing match with Rocker."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 3: "Good for Nothing"
"The squad leaps into action when Yakuza assassins descend on L.A., targeting a number of mysterious Japanese ex-pats; Nichelle finds her job on the line when a colleague accuses her of taking bribes."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 4: "Spare Parts"
"A Chilean arms dealer kidnaps a woman and her daughter; crossing paths with his brother, Tan is forced to come clean to his family about his divorce from Bonnie; Hondo discovers that Hicks has received a job offer that could lure him away."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 5: "End of the Road"
"Street discovers a biker club has stolen a cache of armor-piercing bullets and they intend to pull off a daring and deadly heist; Hondo struggles with changes at work; Nichelle finds herself at odds with a former colleague."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 6: "Escape"
"After a prison transport van overturns, Hondo and the team hunt down three female fugitives, including a serial killer on the verge of a rampage; with Annie's return to work, Deacon struggles to maintain a work-life balance."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 7: "Last Call"
"After the shocking shooting of a member of 20-Squad, Hondo and the team launch a citywide manhunt for the robbery crew responsible; Deacon's plans for his future hit a snag; Powell and Alfaro clash over a tricky issue."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 8: "Family Man"
"When the SWAT team faces off with a family of doomsday preppers, Deacon finds himself at the center of the storm; Tan clashes with a reporter covering the situation; Powell grapples with meeting the child she gave up for adoption 18 years ago."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 9: "Honeytrap"
"When a gang of female thieves specializing in seduction traps murder several millionaires, Hondo and the David 20 team try to help FBI agent Jackie Vasquez capture the dangerous fugitives before the death toll rises."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 10: "SNAFU"
"The squad scrambles to track down a cold-blooded sniper terrorizing Los Angeles; Tan finds himself questioning his leadership abilities; Powell and Alfaro compete in a classic game of S.W.A.T. tag."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 11: "Whispers"
"Tan finds himself on a one-man mission to save his new love interest and her journalist co-workers when mercenaries take over a black-tie correspondents' dinner; Hondo and Nichelle return home to find their house trashed."
S.W.A.T. season 7 episode 12: "Allegiance"
"When a crew of violent eco-terrorists abducts the teenage son of an energy company executive, the team must untangle the kidnappers' twisted motives before carrying out a high-stakes rescue mission; Hondo's involvement in a shooting draws outrage."
S.W.A.T. season 7 cast
Here's who we expect to see (at this point) in season 7:
- Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson
- Alex Russell as Jim Street
- Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay
- Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca
- David Lim as Victor Tam
- Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks
- Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle
S.W.A.T. season 7 plot
Here's the series synopsis from CBS:
"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. Committed to the job and embracing personal change, Hondo prepares for fatherhood with his girlfriend, Nichelle, the operator of a South LA community center. The other members of Hondo's elite S.W.A.T. unit include David 'Deacon' Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; 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. 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. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives."
S.W.A.T. season 7 trailer
It will be a while before the S.W.A.T. season 7 trailer is available, but as soon as it is released we'll have it for you right here.
How to watch S.W.A.T. season 7
S.W.A.T. season 7 will air on CBS on Fridays at 8 pm ET/PT or the following day on Paramount Plus, where you can also catch up on some of the previous seasons. If you've cut the cord, you can also watch CBS shows like S.W.A.T. via streaming platforms like FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
For UK viewers, all seasons of S.W.A.T. are available on Sky TV. The first four seasons are also available on Prime Video.
