Plot Synopsis

Inspired by the television series and the feature film of the same name, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson has everything it takes to be an excellent leader and bridge the divide between his two worlds. Hondo's elite unit includes David 'Deacon' Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer who always puts the team first, despite feeling overlooked for the lead job; Jim Street, a cocky but promising new member of the group; Christina 'Chris' Alonso, a skilled officer and the team's canine trainer; and Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations. Overseeing the unit is Jessica Cortez, the captain of L.A. Metro who values her job above all else, including her off-the-books relations with Hondo. Hondo's team enjoys an intense rivalry with another L.A.-based unit led by Mumford, an aggressive leader who likes to do things his way. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.

Season 2 of SWAT premiered on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:05pm ET/PT on CBS. In the season opener, "Shaky Town," the SWAT team engages in a standoff with human traffickers holding child hostages when a major earthquake hits Los Angeles during their operation and compromises the takedown. Also, while Hondo forms an unexpected personal connection with Deputy District Attorney Nia Wells (guest star Nikiva Dionne), Jim Street has trouble adjusting to his new life as a patrol officer. On Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT, CBS debuted "School," the mid-season premiere of SWAT. The SWAT team faces difficult reminders of a past school shooting when they receive a warning that a copycat plans to re-enact the crime. As the team races to stop the new threat, they flash back to the day of the tense first mission. Cast members Shemar Moore, Alex Russell, Jay Harrington and Lina Esco appear in a public service announcement at the end of the episode.
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On Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT, CBS premiered the Season 2 finale of S.W.A.T., as Sherilyn Fenn returns as Karen Street, Jim Street's mother. In the season ender, "Kangaroo," the SWAT team goes in pursuit again of the militant group The Emancipators, when the criminals hold a live stream kangaroo court to publicly execute city politicians. Also, Hondo fights to lift Darryl's spirits; Deacon feels unworthy as he prepares to receive one of the LAPD's highest honors; and Street catches a break in the search for his missing parolee mother. Guest cast: Steve Louis Villegas (Marcos), Christina Craddick (Stacey), Patrick Hume (Bryce), Luke Forbes (Cinque), Charles Emmett (Councilman Washington), Alistair Bayardo (Cujo), Seri DeYoung (Gelina), Nicki Micheaux (Leah), Michael Beach (Leroy), Laura James (Molly), Jesus Ruiz (Chief Rivera), Sumalee Montano (Gwen), Sade Devine (Kirsten), Amanda Rivas (Patrol Officer), Michelle Gardner (Therapist Forster), Dor Gvirtsman (Kilgore), Enisha Brewster (Abby), and Nigel Gibbs (Judge Shelton).

S.W.A.T. will return for its third season in the Fall on a new night: Wednesdays at 10pm.