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S.W.A.T.
Season 7
Starring
No. of episodes1
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16) –
present (present)
Season chronology
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Season 6
List of episodes

The seventh and final season of the American police procedural television series S.W.A.T. premiered on CBS on February 16, 2024,[1] with a total of 13 episodes. S.W.A.T. follows an elite Special Weapons and Tactics unit of the Los Angeles Police Department.

The series was originally cancelled by CBS after six seasons on May 5, 2023.[2][3] However, three days later, on May 8, CBS and Sony reached a new agreement to renew the series for a seventh and final season.[4] The season was impacted by both the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[5]

Cast and characters

Main article: List of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

See also: List of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [6]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [6]Prod.
code [6]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1291"The Promise"Billy GierhartKent RotherhamFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)7015.12[7]
1302"Peace Talks"[8]Billy GierhartSarah AldersonFebruary 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)702N/A
1313"Good for Nothing"[9]Maja VrviloAlan MorganMarch 1, 2024 (2024-03-01)703N/A

Production

Development

On May 5, 2023, S.W.A.T. was cancelled after 6 seasons.[10] On May 8, 2023, CBS reversed their cancelation by renewing S.W.A.T. for a seventh and final season of 13 episodes.[4][11]

Production on the season was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States.[12]

Casting

On January 25, 2024, it was announced that Anna Enger Ritch, after recurring for the past two seasons, would be upgraded to a regular for the final season.[13] On February 9, 2024, Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson were announced to have been downgraded to recurring status for the final season.[14]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) season 7
No. Title Air date Viewers
(millions)
1 "The Promise" February 16, 2024 5.12[7]

References

  1. ^ Nellie, Andreeva (November 13, 2023). "CBS Sets 2024 Premiere Dates For Delayed Scripted Series, Confirms 'Matlock' & 'Poppa's House' Move To Next Season". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ Klawans, Justin (2023-05-06). "'S.W.A.T.' Cancelled After Season 6 at CBS". Collider. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  3. ^ May 06, Lauren Huff; EDT, 2023 at 10:25 AM. "'S.W.A.T.' canceled at CBS after 6 seasons". EW.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 8, 2023). "'S.W.A.T.' Un-Canceled: Drama Starring Shemar Moore Resurrected At CBS With Season 7 Renewal – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Maas, Jennifer (11 July 2023). "The Writers Strike Highlights The TV Industry's Streaming Problem". Variety. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - s.w.a.t. on cbs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Friday TV Ratings: Fire Country, Totally Funny Kids, Shark Tank, Dateline NBC, WWE SmackDown". TV Series Finale. February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "(#SWA702) "Peace Talks"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "(#SWA703) "Good for Nothing"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 5, 2023). "'S.W.A.T.' Canceled By CBS After 6 Seasons Amid Ratings Resurgence: Here's Why". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  11. ^ https://tvline.com/2023/05/08/swat-renewed-season-7-final-episodes-uncancelled-cbs/
  12. ^ "SWAT season 7 is not coming to CBS in 2023". July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  13. ^ Petski, Denise (January 26, 2024). "'S.W.A.T.' Ups Anna Enger Ritch to Series Regular for Final Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  14. ^ MITOVICH, BY MATT WEBB (February 9, 2024). "'S.W.A.T.' Moves Two Vets to Recurring in Final Season, EP Promises a 'Proper Curtain Call' for Each (Exclusive)". TVLine. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
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