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S.W.A.T. is one of the most popular crime-drama series on CBS and after initially being canceled after six seasons, the show is set to return with a new installment this February. The previous season of the show wrapped up on May 29, 2023, and the showrunners announced its cancelation after the finale.
However, much to the surprise of fans, CBS announced the return of S.W.A.T. for a seventh season, which will have 13 episodes.
The show initially premiered on CBS on November 2, 2017, and follows Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson (Shemar Moore) as he leads the S.W.A.T. division of the Los Angeles Police Department. The series rose to become one of the most popular shows on CBS.
Season 7, which is scheduled to premiere on February 16, 2024, at 8 pm ET on CBS, will mark the final season of the beloved crime-drama series.
S.W.A.T. season 7 premiere date across timezones
The official Instagram account of S.W.A.T. stated in November 2023 that season 7 will air on CBS on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 8 pm ET. Fans across the globe can enjoy the final season of the show as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson and the team solve cases and uncover several mysteries.
Season 7 will premiere at the following times in the corresponding time zones:
How many episodes will S.W.A.T. season 7 have?
Season 7 of the series will be considerably shorter as compared to its previous installments, which included around 22 episodes. With the initial news about the cancelation and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes delaying the process of production, CBS has decided to move forward with a 13-episode season.
The first episode of the upcoming installment is titled The Promise. As per the official logline, the season premiere will see the team travel to Mexico to handle a special case. The logline of season 7 episode 1 reads:
"The team heads to Mexico to escort a fugitive back to the U.S., but things go awry and Hondo has to save an old witness tied to the case."
Viewers are also eagerly awaiting the unfolding romance between Hondo and Nichelle (Rochelle Aytes). Season 6 ended with a wholesome moment as Hondo proposed to Nichelle and she said yes.
Season 7 of S.W.A.T. is also expected to bid farewell to its much-loved characters, something that would have been lacking, had the show been canceled after the sixth season.
S.W.A.T. season 7 - Cast
The final season of the series will mark the return of familiar faces. Shemar Moore will reprise his role as the charismatic Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson. Joining him will be Rochelle Aytes, who plays his fiance and an invaluable part of the squad, Nichelle Carmichael.
The other returning members of the cast are:
- Alex Russell as Officer III James "Jim" Street
- Kenny Johnson as Officer III+1 Dominique Luca
- David Lim as Officer III Victor Tan
- Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks
- Jay Harrington as Sergeant II David "Deacon" Kay
- Anna Enger Ritch as Officer III Zoe Powell
Season 7 of the series will premiere on CBS on February 16, 2024, at 8 pm ET.
