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“Atonement” – The SWAT 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. Also, a tragedy from Deacon’s past gives insight into the origins of his faith, and Luca and his brother, Terry (Ryan Hurst), battle over a new family revelation, on S.W.A.T., Friday, Jan. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Pictured (L-R): Jessica Camacho as Vasquez and Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS/Sony Pictures Television. All Rights Reserved.

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“To Protect and To Serve” – 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. Also, a suspended Tan investigates a mystery close to home, on S.W.A.T., Friday, March 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay and Niko Pepaj as Alfaro. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS © Sony Pictures Television. All Rights Reserved.

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ÒHotel L.A.Ó Ð The SWAT team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a joint task force mission with the LAPD Gang Division goes wrong, and the cityÕs most dangerous gang leaders scatter across the building to find an escape. Also, LucaÕs efforts to coordinate the teamÕs mission are complicated when his brother, Terry (Ryan Hurd), a freelance stringer reporter, crosses police lines to shoot footage, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, March 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (-r) Jay Harrington as David ÒDeaconÓ Kat, Lina Esco as Christina ÒChrisÓ Alonso, Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street and David Lim as Victor Tan Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Is a new episode of SWAT on CBS tonight? (March 24)

ÒHotel L.A.Ó Ð The SWAT team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a joint task force mission with the LAPD Gang Division goes wrong, and the cityÕs most dangerous gang leaders scatter across the building to find an escape. Also, LucaÕs efforts to coordinate the teamÕs mission are complicated when his brother, Terry (Ryan Hurd), a freelance stringer reporter, crosses police lines to shoot footage, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, March 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (-r) Jay Harrington as David ÒDeaconÓ Kat, Lina Esco as Christina ÒChrisÓ Alonso, Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street and David Lim as Victor Tan Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Cry Foul” – When a series of deadly explosions hits oil derricks across Los Angeles, SWAT teams up to hunt down an activist turned terrorist. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie (Bre Blair), work to free a reformed drug dealer they believe was sent away for a murder he didn’t commit, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Sunday, April 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Alex Russell as Jim Street and Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Short Fuse” – When a terminally ill inmate escapes from a hospital determined to settle old scores before he dies, SWAT must team up with a longtime rival of Hicks to protect the fugitive’s targets. Also, Nichelle faces a life-changing event that affects her relationship with Hondo, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Sunday, March 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim as Victor Tan and Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson as Dominique Luca.Photo: Screengrab/CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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“Three Guns” – The SWAT team partners with the DEA to locate stolen rocket launchers smuggled into Los Angeles, high power weapons with new technology capable of cutting through armored tanks. Also, a personal issue for Tan arises when a colleague is hurt in the field; Hondo’s inquiry into the arrest of a homeless veteran for Leroy (Michael Beach), Darryl’s father, sparks an idea for a new policing initiative; and Luca suspects the mother of his mentee, Kelly (Angelica Scarlet Johnson), wants to date him, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Sunday, Jan. 9 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Michael Beach guest stars as Leroy, Hondo’s childhood friend and Darryl’s father. Angelica Scarlet Johnson, daughter of series star Kenny Johnson, returns as Kelly, Luca’s mentee.Pictured (L-R): Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson as Dominique Luca, and David Lim as Victor Tan.Photo: Erik Voake/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Is a new episode of SWAT on tonight? (January 16)

“Three Guns” – The SWAT team partners with the DEA to locate stolen rocket launchers smuggled into Los Angeles, high power weapons with new technology capable of cutting through armored tanks. Also, a personal issue for Tan arises when a colleague is hurt in the field; Hondo’s inquiry into the arrest of a homeless veteran for Leroy (Michael Beach), Darryl’s father, sparks an idea for a new policing initiative; and Luca suspects the mother of his mentee, Kelly (Angelica Scarlet Johnson), wants to date him, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Sunday, Jan. 9 (10:30-11:30 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. Michael Beach guest stars as Leroy, Hondo’s childhood friend and Darryl’s father. Angelica Scarlet Johnson, daughter of series star Kenny Johnson, returns as Kelly, Luca’s mentee.Pictured (L-R): Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson as Dominique Luca, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“West Coast Offense” – When the team responds to a home invasion call, they uncover a murderous plot against a famous pro football quarterback. Also, Hicks gets a long-awaited lead on a Jane Doe case he worked 20 years ago, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Friday, Nov. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.Pictured (L-R): David DeSantos as Rodrigo Sanchez.Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Crisis Actor” – When armed gunmen storm the set of a controversial cable news show that promotes conspiracy theories, the team races to prevent a hostage situation from escalating on live TV. Also, Chris supports Street as he prepares for his mother’s funeral, on the CBS Original series S.W.A.T., Friday, Nov. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street, David DeSantos as Rodrigo Sanchez, Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay.Photo: Michael Yarish/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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ÒThe Black Hand ManÓ Ð Hondo is conflicted when Leroy (Michael Beach), his incarcerated childhood friend and DarrylÕs (Deshae Frost) father, asks him to speak on his behalf at a parole hearing. Also, SWAT helps the FBI track down a mob informant on the run from the crime family he is meant to testify against, and the team dynamic becomes complicated when Street and Tan sign up for a leadership competition Chris has been training months for, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Nov. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson.Photo: Bill Inoshita / CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Will Hondo quit on SWAT Season 5?

"3 Seventeen Year Olds" -- Hondo, his father Daniel Sr. (Obba Babatund), and his teen charge, Darryl (Deshae Frost), confront the history of racial tension in Los Angeles between law enforcement and the Black community through flashbacks to the city in 1992 following the Rodney King verdict. Also, the SWAT team pursues El Diablo's scattered drug cartel hiding in the city and a Jihadist group detonating bombs in coordinated attacks, in the first part of the two-hour fourth season premiere of S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Nov. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Donald Dash as 17-year-old Hondo and Rico E. Anderson as younger Daniel Sr. Episode written by Executive Producer Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. Pictured (L-R): Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson and Deshae Frost as Darryl. Photo: Bill Inoshita / CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SWAT Season 5: What’s next for Hondo?

ÒMemento MoriÓ Ð The SWAT team searches for a rogue member of an extremist group planning to attack the memorial service of a famous musician who was outspoken about police brutality. Also, tension mounts between Hondo and Leroy (Michael Beach), DarrylÕs (Deshae Frost) father, when Leroy is released from prison early, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David ÒDeaconÓ Kay, and David Lim as Victor Tan.Photo: Bill Inoshita / CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Local Heroes” – The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, funneling stolen cash back into their struggling neighborhood, before the mission turns deadly. Also, Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops’ racist views, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, May 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay.Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Lockdown” – When four escaped prisoners take control of a courthouse with Hondo and Deacon inside but unarmed, the two race to save the lives of innocent civilians while trying to avoid detection themselves. Also, Street visits his mother, Karen (Sherilynn Fenn), in the hospital and faces a pivotal decision, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, May 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): David Lim as Victor Tan and Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson as Dominique Luca.Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Local Heroes” – The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, funneling stolen cash back into their struggling neighborhood, before the mission turns deadly. Also, Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops’ racist views, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, May 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay.Photo: Screengrab/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What did Deacon do about the racist cop on SWAT?

“Reckoning” – As the team works to stop a violent attack on the city, they’re forced to confront the group responsible for the death of team member, Erika Rogers. Also, Hondo and Leroy disagree on how to handle a challenge to Darryl’s fledgling business, and Luca tries to recruit new TEMS officer Nora Fowler for an annual inter-squad competition, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, April 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street and Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso.Photo: Screengrab/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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"Positive Thinking" -- Mumford (Peter Onorati) returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ring. Also, Hondo is leery of Leroy's (Michael Beach) motives when he discovers the recent parolee is seeking funding for a new business venture with his son, Darryl (Deshae Frost), on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, March 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured (L-R): Peter Onorati as Mumford and Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks. Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS 2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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ÒBuriedÓ Ð As the SWAT team helps the LAPD search for the prime suspect in a womanÕs disappearance, theyÕre joined in the field by a new team member, tactical medic Nora Fowler (Norma Kuhling). Also, the personal strain between Chris and Street comes to a head as both await HicksÕ decision on who the winner is of a prestigious leadership competition, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, March 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Lina Esco as Christina ÒChrisÓ Alonso.Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Can Chris pull herself out of her downward spiral on SWAT?

ÒBuriedÓ Ð As the SWAT team helps the LAPD search for the prime suspect in a womanÕs disappearance, theyÕre joined in the field by a new team member, tactical medic Nora Fowler (Norma Kuhling). Also, the personal strain between Chris and Street comes to a head as both await HicksÕ decision on who the winner is of a prestigious leadership competition, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, March 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Alex Russell as Jim Street, Norma Kuhling as Nora Fowler, David Lim as Victor Tan, and Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson.Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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ÒCrusadeÓ Ð SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie, find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Jan. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson and Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks.Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

SWAT’s episode about grief reminds us it’s all about the family we choose

ÒCrusadeÓ Ð SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie, find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Jan. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David ÒDeaconÓ Kay and Bre Blair as Annie.Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

SWAT Season 4: Will Lila get into private school?

ÒCrusadeÓ Ð SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie, find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Jan. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Jay Harrington as David ÒDeaconÓ Kay, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Lina Esco as Christina ÒChrisÓ Alonso, Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson, and David Lim as Victor Tan.Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS ©2021 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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ÒUnder FireÓ Ð The SWAT team goes on the hunt for a sniper who is targeting the Los Angeles Fire Department by setting fires around the city to lure in unsuspecting engine companies. Also, the rivalry between Chris, Street and Tan ratchets up when Tan finds out thereÕs an internal betting pool on which of them will win the SWAT leadership competition. And, Street and MollyÕs relationship is strained by his complicated history with his imprisoned mother, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Jan. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): David Lim as Victor Tan.Photo: Best Possible Screengrab/CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Was Tan right stepping down from the competition on SWAT?

ÒUnder FireÓ Ð The SWAT team goes on the hunt for a sniper who is targeting the Los Angeles Fire Department by setting fires around the city to lure in unsuspecting engine companies. Also, the rivalry between Chris, Street and Tan ratchets up when Tan finds out thereÕs an internal betting pool on which of them will win the SWAT leadership competition. And, Street and MollyÕs relationship is strained by his complicated history with his imprisoned mother, on S.W.A.T., Wednesday, Jan. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.Pictured (L-R): Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks and Shemar Moore as Daniel ÒHondoÓ Harrelson.Photo: Bill Inoshita / CBS ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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