Shawn Ryan is an American screenwriter and television producer.
He created or co-created a number of TV drama series, including The Shield (2002–08), The Chicago Code (2011), Last Resort (2012–13), Timeless (2016–2018), S.W.A.T. (2017–present) and The Night Agent (2023–present). He also produced The Unit (2006–09), Lie to Me (2009–11), Terriers (2010), and Mad Dogs (2015–16).