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Season Eight is the eighth and final season of S.W.A.T.. On April 11, 2024, CBS announced the renewal of S.W.A.T. for the 2024-25 TV season. This season has premiered on October 18, 2024.

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  • On April 11, 2024, due to the reverse decisions of the final season, CBS eventually reinstated the series for an eighth season with 22 episodes.[1]
  • This season will remain on Friday at 8:00PM and has moved to 10:00PM for midseason.[2]
  • This will be the first season not to feature Rochelle Aytes (Nichelle Carmichael) as a series regular due to her schedule conflict for the new series Watson, then she would appear in a guest role for this season.[3]
  • It has premiered on October 18, 2024.[4]
  • Niko Pepaj has upgraded to series regular and Annie Ilonzeh had been cast in a recurring role.[5]
  • As of this season all Radio call-signs are different/changed to the following:
    • Officer Tan (22-David), Officer Powell (24-David), Officer Alfaro (25-David), Officer Gamble (26-David)
  • As of December 12, 2024, Annie Ilonzeh has been upgraded to series regular.
  • On January 9, 2025, this season would be on temporary hiatus for production due to the ongoing wildfires, however it resumes the production for today indoors 4 day later.
  • On March 6, 2025, this series announced to end after eighth season and two previous saves.[6]

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Main article: Episode List
Image Title Airdate Writer(s) Director Season Episode Series Episode
"Vanished" October 18, 2024 Kent Rotherham Billy Gierhart 1 142
SWAT tackles a mission with personal ties for Hondo when they race to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo's former high school football coach. Also, Hicks has reservations regarding Hondo's new 20-Squad team addition, Devin Gamble, a cop with a family background deeply entrenched in crime.
"Gang Unit" October 25, 2024 Matthew T. Brown Cherie Dvorak 2 143
When a spree of brutal stash house robberies spills into L.A., 20-Squad must team up with the sheriff's department's gang unit to unmask a violent crew who leaves no witness alive.
"Life" November 1, 2024 Sarah Alderson Oz Scott 3 144
20-Squad faces down a prison hostage situation, only to be thrown into deeper danger when a bomb explodes, freeing maximum-security prisoners from their cells, including someone with a personal grudge against Hondo.
"The Sepulveda Protocol" November 8, 2024 Ryan Keleher Cherie Dvorak 4 145
A blackout throws the city into chaos, forcing 20-Squad onto the streets for an emergency patrol day, which quickly escalates when Hondo and team uncover a terror threat.
"Human Interest" November 15, 2024 Amelia Sims Ben Hernandez Bray 5 146
Tan is left reeling when his girlfriend is kidnapped, and 20-Squad must race to track down a violent cartel leader who may be behind the abduction.
"Hot Button" November 22, 2024 Daniela Labi Guy Ferland 6 147
When back-to-back shootings at women's clinics leave two healthcare providers dead, Hondo and the team investigate whether the shootings were politically motivated.
"Home" December 6, 2024 Tianna Majumdar-Langham & Chris Bessounian Jann Turner 7 148
When two students are brutally attacked, 20-Squad contends with a possible honor killing. Meanwhile, Hondo and Nichelle have their first parenting dispute while searching for a suitable daycare.
"Left of Boom" December 13, 2024 Allen L. Sowelle Billy Gierhart 8 149
Hondo and the SWAT team race to stop a nuclear attack on Los Angeles when radioactive material is stolen from a local lab. Also, Powell delves into Alfaro's past when he displays a talent for boxing as the department prepares for the annual LAFD "smoker" boxing tournament.
"Open Season" January 31, 2025 Charlie Haddaway Jay Harrington 9 150
20-Squad must race to uncover a dangerous enemy intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan's changes to SWAT academy.
"The Heights" February 7, 2025 Jamil Akim O'Quinn Michael D. Olmos 10 151
20-Squad contends with a hostage crisis. Also, Hondo receives a family visit.
"AMBER" February 14, 2025 Sarah Alderson Matthew McLoota 11 152
20-Squad races to find a missing child who was abducted from her front yard. Also, Hicks is faced with a difficult decision concerning Gamble.
"Deep Cover" February 21, 2025 John Amato Ramaa Mosley 12 153
While working undercover for 20-Squad, Alfaro encounters associate from a previous undercover case in Long Beach, embarking on a dangerous mission that stirs up unresolved issues from the past.
"High Ground" February 28, 2025 Kent Rotherham Garry A. Brown 13 154
During a hiking trip, Powell and Gamble stumble upon an illegal weed farm and find themselves taking on a dangerous cartel.
"The Santa Clara" March 7, 2025 Tianna Majumdar-Langham & Chris Bessounian Gonzalo Amat 14 155
When violent robbers loot a museum vault, fleeing with almost a billion dollars in treasure recovered from a sunken ship, Hondo and 20-Squad must chase down the thieving killers before they flee the country. Meanwhile, Tan reckons with the fallout from a SWAT Academy accident, and Gamble nervously awaits the verdict of her IA investigation.
"Hostages" March 14, 2025 Matthew T. Brown Maja Vrvilo 15 156
SWAT's anti-terror sting operation at a bus station is thrown into chaos when volatile felons, fleeing the police, burst in and take the bus station hostage. Hondo and the team must play along, maintaining their cover as hostages while they work to ferret out the terrorist in their midst. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Bennett redoubles her efforts to force Hicks out as SWAT's commander.
"Hail Mary" April 4, 2025 TBA TBA 16 157
"The Enemy Within" April 11, 2025 TBA TBA 17 158
"TBA" April 18, 2025 TBA TBA 18 159
"TBA" April 25, 2025 TBA TBA 19 160
"TBA" May 2, 2025 TBA TBA 20 161
TBA May 9, 2025 TBA TBA 21 162
TBA May 16, 2025 TBA TBA 22 163

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  1. ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/04/swat-renewed-season-8-cbs-1235882068/
  2. ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/05/cbs-fall-2024-25-schedule-1235901885/
  3. ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/06/rochelle-aytes-cast-watson-exit-swat-1235958116/
  4. ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/07/cbs-fall-premiere-dates-2024-1236008913/
  5. ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/07/s-w-a-t-niko-pepaj-series-regular-cast-annie-ilonzeh-season-8-1236014468/
  6. ↑ https://deadline.com/2025/03/swat-canceled-no-season-9-showrunner-reacts-1236313400/
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