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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.

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  • 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
Image Title Airdate Writer(s) Director Season Episode Series Episode
S5E1 "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.
S5E2 "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.
S5E3 "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.
S5E4 "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.
S5E5 "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.
S5E6 "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.
S5E7 "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.
S5E8 "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.
S5E9 "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.
S5E10 "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.
S5E11 "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.
S5E12 "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.
S5E13 "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.
S5E14 "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.
S5E15 "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.
S5E16 "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.
S5E17 "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.
S5E18 "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.
S5E19 "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.
S5E20 "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.
S5E21 "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.
S5E22 "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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