Season Five is the fifth season of S.W.A.T.. On April 15, 2021, CBS announced the renewal of S.W.A.T. for the 2021-22 TV season, with a standard initial order of 22 episodes. This season premiered on October 1, 2021 and has concluded on May 22, 2022.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Shemar Moore - Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr.
- Alex Russell - Officer James "Jim" Street
- Lina Esco - Officer Christina "Chris" Alonso
- Kenny Johnson - Officer Dominique Luca
- David Lim - Officer Victor Tan
- Patrick St. Esprit - Commander Robert "Bob" Hicks
- Jay Harrington - Sergeant David "Deacon" Kay
Recurring[]
- Lou Ferrigno Jr. - Sergeant Donovan Rocker (1 episode)
- David DeSantos - Sergeant Rodrigo Sanchez (6 episodes)
- Norma Kuhling - Officer Nora Fowler (4 episodes)
- Cathy Cahlin Ryan - Dr. Wendy Hughes (2 episodes)
- David Rees Snell - Detective John Burrows (4 episodes)
- Obba Babatundé - Daniel Harrelson Sr. (5 episodes)
- Rochelle Aytes - Nichelle Carmichael (6 episodes)
- Bre Blair - Annie Kay (3 episodes)
- Brigitte Kali Canales - Officer Alexis Cabrera (3 episodes)
- Timothy V. Murphy - Arthur Novak (3 episodes)
- Lombardo Boyar - Detective Alexander Rios (3 episodes)
- Otis "Odie" Gallop - Sergeant Stevens (2 episodes)
Guest[]
- Amy Benedict - Gail Morgan
- Teddy Sears - Tripp Hirsch
- Carl Lumbly - Hank Saint John
- Debbie Allen - Charice Harrelson
- Benito Martinez - Miguel Velez
- Philip Anthony-Rodriguez - Rafael "Rafa"
- Jim Jefferies - Blake "Shadow Boxx" Spencer
- Wil Wheaton - Evan Whitlock
- April Parker Jones - Winnie Harrelson
- Michael Beach - Leroy Henderson
- Michael McGrady - Agent Phil Kaminski
- Brooke Nevin - Ally Donovan
- Brian Krause - Josip
- Jesse Rath - Arjun Kahn
- Anna Enger Ritch - Officer Zoe Powell
- Sophina Brown - Councilwoman Gokey
- Michael Marc Friedman - Sergeant Becker
- Raymond Watanga - Hamid
- Leith M. Burke - DHS Agent Gunther
Trivia[]
- On April 15, 2021, the series was renewed for a fifth season.[1]
- The show's 100th episode is going to be in season 5.
- This season will be the first time to show on Fridays instead of Wednesdays and at 8:00PM instead of 10:00PM.[2]
- This season has premiered on October 1, 2021.[3]
- This season is headed to Sunday instead of Fridays and at 10:00PM instead of 8:00PM.[4]
- The season saw the departure of main cast member Lina Esco during the season finale.[5]
Episodes[]
- Main article: Episode List
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"Vagabundo" | October 1, 2021 | Mellori Velasquez | Billy Gierhart | 1 | 85 | |
In the aftermath of his decision to speak out in the press, Hondo retreats to a quiet town in Mexico to reassess his life and professional future, only to find himself reluctantly drawn into one local family’s fight for justice. | |||||||
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"Madrugada" | October 8, 2021 | Matthew T. Brown | Billy Gierhart | 2 | 86 | |
Still in Mexico, Hondo teams up with a local cop for a dangerous rescue mission, only to find himself with a target on his back. Also, back in Los Angeles, Hicks considers disbanding the team for good. | |||||||
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"27 David" | October 15, 2021 | Nathan Jackson | Alex Graves | 3 | 87 | |
When a robbery crew holds up the iconic downtown Los Angeles library, the team discovers that stolen architectural drawings could lead to a major threat against the city. Also, the squad is surprised by the arrival of a new leader, longtime LAPD veteran and former S.W.A.T. member Rodrigo Sanchez. | |||||||
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"Sentinel" | October 22, 2021 | Ryan Keleher | Cherie Dvorak | 4 | 88 | |
As the team races to stop a violent band of armed robbers, the search is complicated by civilians using a public safety app that encourages vigilantism. Also, Street receives difficult news that alters his future. | |||||||
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"West Coast Offense" | November 5, 2021 | Kent Rotherham | Stephanie Marquardt | 5 | 89 | |
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. | |||||||
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"Crisis Actor" | November 12, 2021 | Sarah Alderson | Cherie Dvorak | 6 | 90 | |
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. | |||||||
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"Keep the Faith" | December 3, 2021 | J. Stone Alston | John Showalter | 7 | 91 | |
When Hondo returns as leader, the team is soon pulled into a dangerous case involving a large stockpile of cash and the Russian mob. Also, Daniel Sr. opens up to Hondo about a painful time in his past. | |||||||
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"Safe House" | December 10, 2021 | Mellori Velasquez | Alex Russell | 8 | 92 | |
When an undocumented woman is violently abducted, the team forms an unlikely alliance to try and bring her home alive. | |||||||
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"Survive" | January 2, 2022 | Michael Gemballa | Billy Gierhart | 9 | 93 | |
When Deacon enlists Chris' help on an off-duty private security detail, they struggle to survive when they’re attacked by a drug cartel looking to kidnap their wealthy VIP client. | |||||||
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"Three Guns" | January 9, 2022 | Melissa Park | Guy Ferland | 10 | 94 | |
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, Darryl's father, sparks an idea for a new policing initiative; and Luca suspects the mother of his mentee, Kelly Stewart, wants to date him. | |||||||
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"Old School Cool" | February 27, 2022 | Amelia Sims | Paul Bernard | 11 | 95 | |
Hondo and the team race to locate the hacker responsible for accessing LAPD's computers and revealing the identities of undercover officers before the leaked intelligence has fatal consequences. | |||||||
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"Provenance" | March 6, 2022 | Imogen Browder | Billy Gierhart | 12 | 96 | |
After an armed robbery crew invades a downtown auction house, the case quickly turns personal for Hondo when his sister, Winnie, is taken as one of the hostages. | |||||||
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"Short Fuse" | March 13, 2022 | Kent Rotherham | Guy Ferland | 13 | 97 | |
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. | |||||||
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"Albatross" | March 20, 2022 | Michael Gemballa | John Terlesky | 14 | 98 | |
When the team busts a group of dangerous robbery suspects, Tan is confronted with a pivotal figure from his past. Also, Luca is tapped to temporarily step in for Hicks. | |||||||
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"Donor" | March 27, 2022 | Ryan Keleher | Lina Esco | 15 | 99 | |
When hospital employees are targeted by a gunman, the SWAT team races to find a grieving father whose son was denied a kidney transplant. Also, Hondo searches for evidence to prove his theory of the culprit behind an alarming rise in Los Angeles stash houses. | |||||||
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"The Fugitive" | April 10, 2022 | Matthew T. Brown | Billy Gierhart | 16 | 100 | |
When body cam footage left at a local news station seems to show Hondo shooting two police officers, he is forced to go on the run while the team works to clear his name. | |||||||
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"Cry Foul" | April 17, 2022 | Amelia Sims | Oz Scott | 17 | 101 | |
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 work to free a reformed drug dealer who they believe was sent away for a murder he didn't commit. | |||||||
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"Family" | April 24, 2022 | Mia Fichman | Alrick Riley | 18 | 102 | |
When Hicks witnesses the assassination of his longtime friend, a prominent judge, the team races to find the shooter and determine why he was targeted. Also, Luca struggles with how to help his brother, Terry, after he's arrested. | |||||||
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"Incoming" | May 1, 2022 | Michael Gemballa & Matthew T. Brown | Oz Scott | 19 | 103 | |
When a plane carrying Street and the dangerous prisoner he's transporting is hijacked, the SWAT team races to save the innocent passengers onboard - and one of their own. Also, Hondo take a big step in his relationship with Nichelle. | |||||||
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"Quandary" | May 8, 2022 | Sarah Alderson | Stephanie Marquardt | 20 | 104 | |
When SWAT discovers an illegal weapons dealer has sold stock to someone targeting a high-level politician, the team rushes to stop a deadly ambush. | |||||||
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"Zodiac" | May 15, 2022 | Kent Rotherham & Mellori Velasquez | Cherie Dvorak | 21 | 105 | |
When a home invasion turns deadly, the SWAT team embarks on a race to track down priceless antique artifacts before any more lives are lost. Also, Leroy enlists Hondo's help after an overdose hits close to home. | |||||||
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"Farewell" | May 22, 2022 | Andrew Dettmann & J. Stone Alston | Billy Gierhart | 22 | 106 | |
When control of a university chemistry lab is seized, the SWAT team races to thwart a devastating terror attack. |
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References[]
Seasons of S.W.A.T. |
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Season 1 ♦ Season 2 ♦ Season 3 ♦ Season 4 ♦ Season 5 ♦ Season 6 ♦ Season 7 ♦ Season 8 |