S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) season 7

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S.W.A.T.
Season 7
Starring
No. of episodes10
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 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] Three days later, on May 8, CBS and Sony reached a new agreement to renew the series for a seventh and final season.[4] However, on April 11, 2024, the series was renewed for an eighth season. The season was impacted by both the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[5]

Cast and characters[edit]

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

Main[edit]

Recurring[edit]

  • Kenny Johnson as Officer III+1 Dominique Luca
  • Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Sergeant Donovan Rocker
  • Brigitte Kali Canales as Officer III Alexis Cabrera
  • Niko Pepaj as Officer III Miguel Alfaro

Guest[edit]

Episodes[edit]

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)7015.24[7]

  • This is the first episode to have Anna Enger Ritch (Zoe Powell) credited as a series regular while Shemar Moore (Daniel Harrison Jr.) is now credited as an Executive Producer.
1302"Peace Talks"Billy GierhartSarah AldersonFebruary 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)7024.96[8]
1313"Good for Nothing"Maja VrviloAlan MorganMarch 1, 2024 (2024-03-01)7035.02[9]
1324"Spare Parts"Cherie DvorakRyan KeleherMarch 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)7044.73[10]

  • This episode and the next episode, "End of the Road" aired the same night.
1335"End of the Road"Jann TurnerMatthew T. BrownMarch 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)7054.45[10]

  • This episode marks the final appearance of Alex Russell (Jim Street).
1346"Escape"Hanelle CulpepperJohn AmatoMarch 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)7064.70[11]
1357"Last Call"Michael D. OlmosMellori VelasquezApril 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)7074.49[12]

  • This episode marks the final appearance of Kenny Johnson (Dominique Luca).
1368"Family Man"Larry TengAmelia SimsApril 12, 2024 (2024-04-12)7084.61[13]
1379"Honeytrap"Oz ScottMichael GemballaApril 19, 2024 (2024-04-19)7094.46[14]
13810"SNAFU"Alex RussellCharlie HaddawayApril 26, 2024 (2024-04-26)710TBD

  • This episode marks the final appearance of David "Deacon" Kay (Jay Harrington).
13911"Whispers"[15]Cherie DvorakSarah AldersonMay 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)711TBD
14012"Allegiance"[16]Jay HarringtonKent RotherhanMay 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)712TBD
14113"Twenty Squad"[17]Billy GierhartMatthew T. Brown & Daniela LabiMay 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)713TBD

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

On May 5, 2023, S.W.A.T. was cancelled after 6 seasons.[18] On May 8, 2023, CBS reversed their cancelation by renewing S.W.A.T. for a seventh and final season of 13 episodes.[4][19]

Production on the season was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States.[20]

Casting[edit]

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.[21] On February 9, 2024, Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson were announced to have been downgraded to recurring status for the final season.[22]

Ratings[edit]

Viewership and ratings per episode of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) season 7
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)
1 "The Promise" February 16, 2024 0.5/6 5.24[7]
2 "Peace Talks" February 23, 2024 0.4/5 4.96[8]
3 "Good for Nothing" March 1, 2024 0.4/6 5.02[9]
4 "Spare Parts" March 8, 2024 0.4/5 4.73[10]
5 "End of the Road" March 8, 2024 0.3/4 4.45[10]
6 "Escape" March 15, 2024 0.4/5 4.70[11]
7 "Last Call" April 5, 2024 0.3/4 4.49[12]
8 "Family Man" April 12, 2024 0.4/5 4.61[13]
9 "Honeytrap" April 19, 2024 0.4/5 4.46[14]

References[edit]

  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 (May 6, 2023). "'S.W.A.T.' Cancelled After Season 6 at CBS". Collider. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ^ May 6, Lauren Huff; EDT, 2023 at 10:25 AM. "'S.W.A.T.' canceled at CBS after 6 seasons". EW.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.{{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 (July 11, 2023). "The Writers Strike Highlights The TV Industry's Streaming Problem". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - s.w.a.t. on cbs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 19, 2024). "Friday Ratings: CBS Earns Prime Time Total Viewer Victory with Drama Returns, S.W.A.T. 7th Season Opener Up from Season Six Average". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (February 24, 2024). "Friday Ratings: S.W.A.T., Fire Country and Blue Bloods Continue to Provide CBS the Total Viewer Win". Programming Insider. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (March 4, 2024). "Friday Ratings: CBS and Fox Share in Prime Time Honors". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d Pucci, Douglas (March 11, 2024). "Friday Ratings: Back-to-Back S.W.A.T. Episodes Keep CBS on Top in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (March 18, 2024). "Friday Ratings: ESPN, Fox and Big Ten Network Air Evening's Top Men's Basketball Conference Tournament Games". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (April 6, 2024). "Friday Ratings: Caitlin Clark and Victorious Iowa in NCAA Women's Final Four on ESPN Fuel New Viewership Record". Programming Insider. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (April 15, 2024). "Friday Ratings: Masters Golf Second Round on ESPN Builds from Prior Day Figures". Programming Insider. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  14. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (April 22, 2024). "Friday Ratings: ESPN and TNT Among Prime Time Demo Leaders with NBA Play-In". Programming Insider. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  15. ^ "(#SWA711) "Whispers"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "(#SWA712) "Allegiance"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "(#SWA713) "Twenty Squad"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "S.W.A.T. Un-Cancelled! CBS Renews Drama for Final Season Following Backlash: 'We Listened to Our Viewers'". May 8, 2023.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Mitovich, 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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