Shemar Moore Launches New Campaign to Save ‘S.W.A.T.’ — Will It Work Again?
Can S.W.A.T. score a third save from cancellation? CBS canceled the action drama for a third time this week, but star Shemar Moore is hoping either the network or another outlet will resurrect the show for a ninth season.
“I said I wasn’t going to do this, but I can’t help it,” the S.W.A.T. lead said in an Instagram reel on Thursday, March 6. “I’m going to do it because it’s who I am. It’s how my mama raised me: Own your dignity, tell the truth. She can’t stand a liar, so I ain’t lying. I’m telling the truth.”
Moore recalled how CBS canceled S.W.A.T. after its sixth and seventh seasons, only to reverse its decision both times. “Un-canceled twice, two years in a row,” he said. “I don’t know my history, but how many shows get to say that? I’m going to say none, or I’m going to say that we’re close to one of the none. But we did that we did that, and we are so proud. I had to give a speech today to my crew and say, hey, we’re done. There’s nothing I can say to make this sound nice, good, optimistic, nothing. But I said, be proud. Be proud because we defied the odds, and we made a hit television show that the world loved to watch.”
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The actor also made a point of thanking CBS, saying the network has been his home for most of his career as a star of The Young and the Restless, Criminal Minds, and S.W.A.T. “So I say to CBS, if you’re done — I know it’s about money, optics, politics — I don’t think you’re making the right choice. I’ll say that,” he stated. “But if you are done, I say, thank you, genuinely, honestly from my heart. … Thank you for the honor, thank you for the opportunity, thank you for the ride. If you change your mind, I promise you, you’ll make a lot of people smile.”
Then Moore pitched the show to other prospective homes. “Hey, Netflix, how you doing?” he said. “Let me just remind you that in a very short period of time, once upon a time ago not too long ago, it only took us about two weeks to go from number 15, number 12, to number one — hey, I said it — and then we stayed in your top 10, top 15 for about six months, nine months, maybe a year. So Netflix if you’re interested in a show that is on autopilot, that the world is watching, we’d love to come play.”
He also courted CBS’ broadcast rivals. “NBC, Fox, ABC, hey, you want to come flirt with me? You’re invited to the barbecue. Pick your favorite restaurant — I will pay the bill,” he said. “So trust me, all of us, the family over at S.W.A.T. We ain’t done chasing bad guys and helicopter chases and motorcycle chases and car chases and blowing up stuff. We ain’t done. … But, if you force us to be finished, we simply say thank you, ’cause we had a good run.”
Do you think CBS will backtrack on its cancellation decision yet again? Or do you think another network or streamer is a better fit? Give us your take in the comments below.
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Save S.W.A.T. it is the best show!
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save swat great show
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I love!!!!!swat, can\'t wait to see the next episodes!!! Save it!!! All the crap on TV & you all want to take a very damn great show off, you all are crazy,!!!!
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Don’t cancel this great show
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Save swat great show DO NOT CANCELL
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If CBS keeps this up, canceling all the shows I like and watch, I just may have to cancel them. Boycott!
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We need to save SWAT! An amazing, thriller show! I watch it faithfully and record it!
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We have become very attached to these characters.
Don\'t tear us apart.
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Hope someone picks it up.
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SAVE SWAT!!!
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I love the show and yes we are thankful that they have kept the show on for a long time but please don’t cancel the show I’m a grandma and I love S.W.A.T. I look forward to seeing my show. There some shows that should be canceled but not this one I love all actors they are great please think real hard before making your decision May God Bless everyone who made this show a great show thank you
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Save the show! It\'s the best!
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Save swat
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In my opinion cbs once again is not doing the right thing by cancelling the best show on their network. I have been a fan of Shemar Moore for over 10 years. A fan Swat show since season 1 . The actors are all really great. Everyone worked hard to make the show a hit. #SaveSwat. #cbs #renew #swat #abc #nbc #fox #shemarmoore #fans #swatfans #shemarmoorefans.💯❤️🩹💥🔥
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SWAT can\'t end because it\'s great and it\'s the best series.
It has to work.
Please CBS can\'t and SWAT yet!
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I love SWAT and I would like to see it continued.
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Any network is crazy to cancel a show like S.W.A.T. This show is a must watch for a network to pickup. CBS what are you thinking?
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I think you should keep S.W.A.T and get rid of the game shows👍
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SAVE THE SHOW! SAVE THE SHOW!! SAVE THE SHOW!!!
It is a fantastic show that ALWAYS leaves us feeling GREAT after each episode. We, the people, NEED THIS!
We look very forward to it each week, and pray it gets renewed, OR picked up by another network or streaming service!
Please don\'t take this away from us! The character development was stellar from the start, and the show is AWESOME!!
Mature adults like us deserve a show like this!!!
Shemar, WHERE DO WE SIGN A PETITION??? WE MUST HAVE MORE!
THE SHOW HAS DEFINITELY NOT RUN ITS COURSE, AND THERE ARE MANY MORE STORIES TO BE TOLD.
Look around ~ Decent AMERICANS NEED this show - we NEED to see the bad guys get their due! 💥
Somebody PLEASE SAVE THIS SHOW!!!
🙏❤️
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please keep the show. It is one of my most favorite on your network.
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I would save the two cancelled FBI shows first. I like SWAT though, it would be a shame for it to die.
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While I like the show and sorry to see it go, in my opinion if they could save a show from cancellation, it should be Blue Bloods or the FBI’s
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If CBS doesn\'t I hope another network does!!!
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Please CBS
The SWAT series. can\'t end.
SWAT is my favorite series.
and the best I\'ve ever seen!
We need a team! HARELSON Hondo and team! Catch some bad boys!
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Save the show We love it and watch it faithfully.
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Best show on TV. CBS is screwing up big time if they don\'t save SWAT!
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I don\'t usually like cop shows, but this one is great! Hope they come back somewhere. My husband and I are loyal viewers.
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SAVE SWAT
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In my opinion cbs once again is not doing the right thing by cancelling the best show on their network. I have been a fan of Shemar Moore for over 10 years. A fan Swat show since season 1 . The actors are all really great. Everyone worked hard to make the show a hit. #SaveSwat. #cbs #renew #swat #abc #nbc #fox #shemarmoore #fans #swatfans #shemarmoorefans.💯❤️🩹💥🔥
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I love S.W.A.T.-bring it back!!
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If Hollywood wants a show with a \"diverse main cast\" that\'d certainly describe SWAT which has already cut two \'undesirables\' from the ranks over the last couple years.
Even ignoring that is is the kind of TV that CBS is already keen on doing. Maybe there\'s too much procedure to get right every week but they\'ve got \"cop/justice\" shows on almost every day of the week.
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Please save S.W.A.T. I’m a faithful watcher since day 1.
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S.W.A.T. Is definitely one of the best shows on tv. I can’t wait for fridays to get here to watch it. Why would you want to pull this show off the air, if it’s not doing good in this time slot then move it to another one but please keep it on the air!!! There aren’t to many decent shows that have a good moral storyline to them and this one does. KEEP SWAT ON THE AIR!!!!
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CBS Please keep SWAT on, it really a great show, me & my Older Grandsons watch it, it\'s kinda our thing on a Friday night. Like SERIOUSLY can\'t you get rid of these ridiculous multiple, multiple NCIS shows or Survivor, Big Brothers. Those shows are ridiculous.
Please give SWAT another few seasons .
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Please @CBS don\'t cancel S.W.A.T.! One of the best shows you have left!
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Please CBS can\'t and SWAT yet.
SWAT is the best TV show.
We need some action and the team to catch more bad guys!
I can\'t be over!
SWAT team is my band!
Come on SWAT team!
Hondo Harelson and team!
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Save the show!! We truly Love the cast, but we also Love the episodes! The writers give us compelling storylines with such exciting action packed scenes. I believe it sets a great example of the humanity of our SWAT teams. Believe me, that is much needed! Please don\'t give up on another fabulous show due to cost & mistakes on your end. The public enjoys & stays faithful to these quality shows. Look at the long run of Blue Bloods...another taken too soon. Time to wise up & listen to us...the people watching tv!! I am SWAT all the way!!! WhooHoo
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Don\'t understand their logic. I could name at least 10 other shows that should go. Have always been a fan and will totally miss it. Want to see them stay. If CBS doesn\'t keep them, I hope another station picks it up but no offense not Netflix. Shouldn\'t have to pay to watch one of my favorite shows
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Shemar Moore has brought us quality acting along with the rest of his cast and crew’s acting in roles that are true to life that depict what happens in real life. Saving this show 2 times tells me that IT IS WORTH SAVING!!! All of the actors are great and need to be brought back into our homes and our lives!
Thankfully submitted 💙💙💙
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CBC Network Sux Now sorry getting rid of the good show Swat is number one you should just go with the guy in running the or trying run a country!! I willl not watch your network anymore !! You take away all the good shows that have Latino’s black male female characters I’m so upset
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Bring back Swat Get Rid Of BLue Bloods
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Save the show…it’s been great show and a lot of action. Definitely needed at this time and very entertaining.
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Save SWAT...the castle and show are great.
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Last time he played the race card to for them to uncancel. He hasn’t done that this time so far, it’s only a matter of time.
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Just let it go already!
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Bring back the BAU.
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