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When will SWAT Season 3 return in 2020?

By Alexandria Ingham

"Monster" -- The SWAT team's task to provide security for a warlord is threatened by assassins determined to take him out before he's extradited by the International Criminal Court. Also, Hondo's father, Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatundé), tries to make amends to his mother, Charice (Debbie Allen), Street's foster brother, Nate (Cory Hardrict), asks for his help with a corrupt boss and Deacon reluctantly explores therapy for his daughter, Lila (Amanda Lowe-Oadell), on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Dec. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
"Monster" -- The SWAT team's task to provide security for a warlord is threatened by assassins determined to take him out before he's extradited by the International Criminal Court. Also, Hondo's father, Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatundé), tries to make amends to his mother, Charice (Debbie Allen), Street's foster brother, Nate (Cory Hardrict), asks for his help with a corrupt boss and Deacon reluctantly explores therapy for his daughter, Lila (Amanda Lowe-Oadell), on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Dec. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved /
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SWAT Season 3 has aired its winter finale. You had to guess that cliffhanger was given for a reason, right? When will SWAT return in 2020?

The SWAT Season 3 winter finale certainly left us with plenty of questions. Our biggest right now is around Jim Street after that cliffhanger ending. However, the main question you’re asking is when you’ll get your answers. When will SWAT Season 3 return in 2020?

Sadly, “Monster” was the last episode of 2019. Survivor takes over CBS on Dec. 18 to air its finale, and then we’ll be into the winter break with specials, reruns, and more. There isn’t too long to wait for new episodes of our favorite LA police team. SWAT will be back on Jan. 15, 2020.

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This is about a week later than the majority of other CBS shows, and it’s for a good reason. Criminal Minds Season 15 will premiere on Jan. 8 with a double episode. After that, it’s going to move to the 9/8c slot, allowing SWAT to continue while SEAL Team heads to the bench until around March or early April.

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That does mean in January and February we’ll have two TV crime dramas to watch on Wednesdays. Of course, Chicago PD and Nancy Drew will also be back around the same time. Our Wednesdays will be busier than ever.

SWAT Season 3 returns with the episode “Bad Cop.” There isn’t a promo, but we do get a synopsis to break down. For Street, it’s picking up where the winter finale left off. He has this misplaced loyalty to his foster brother, Nate, and it’s landed him a dangerous situation after killing two trying to steal a load of drugs. This could ruin Street for life.

“Lion’s Den” — The SWAT team engages in tense negotiations with a family that takes a local officer hostage when they’re evicted from their home due to eminent domain. Also, Hondo reflects on his personal life choices as he helps his father through a medical crisis and Chris’ relationship with Kira and Ty reaches a critical juncture, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Nov. 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
“Lion’s Den” — The SWAT team engages in tense negotiations with a family that takes a local officer hostage when they’re evicted from their home due to eminent domain. Also, Hondo reflects on his personal life choices as he helps his father through a medical crisis and Chris’ relationship with Kira and Ty reaches a critical juncture, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Nov. 20 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved /

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Meanwhile, Buck (Louis Ferreira) returns and turns to Deacon with an offer. Buck wants Deacon to enter on a private security opportunity with him. What could this be?

Well, this could link into a hint earlier in Season 3 about Deacon no longer recovering from injuries and pains as quickly as he used to. As we age, our bodies don’t rebound as well. Could this be a way to get Deacon out of the game? Or is it just one of those storylines for Deacon to get extra money for a bit, which is usually the case with security detail storylines.

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What do you hope to see when SWAT returns in January? What did you think of the winter finale? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

SWAT Season 3 returns on Jan. 15 at 10/9c on CBS.

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