Is ‘S.W.A.T.’ Season 9 Happening? Here’s What to Know
Fans of S.W.A.T. have been through a bit of a roller coaster throughout the show’s run. The drama series stems from two prior iterations — the 1975 TV series of the same name and the 2003 movie version, the latter of which it even derives some characters from — and is also loosely connected to FX’s The Shield.
The series, which centers on the LAPD’s elite 20-Squad task force, originated on CBS back in 2017 and was canceled once by the network in May 2023 after six seasons. Days later, it was then saved for a seventh — and what was supposed to be final — season by the network after an intense fan campaign. In May 2024, it was renewed once again for an eighth season at CBS, which premiered in October 2024 and will conclude in a couple of weeks.
So is the show set to return this fall on CBS for S.W.A.T. Season 9? Here’s a look at everything we know at this time.
Is S.W.A.T. renewed for Season 9?
Sadly, no. CBS canceled the show in March 2025, ahead of its Season 8 finale. It marked the third cancellation of the series. In response to the news, showrunner Andrew Dettman said, “It’s heartbreaking news, primarily because it’s been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we’ve always been proud of.”
However, the good news is that lead actor Shemar Moore (who had spoken out in hopes of having the show saved by CBS or even a streamer, like Netflix) will reprise his role as Hondo in a spinoff called S.W.A.T.: Exiles.
Why was S.W.A.T. canceled (again)?
Executive producer Shawn Ryan offered his theories on why the show’s future might be in jeopardy before it was canceled. In January 2025, he told Deadline it could be a matter of “corporate change” underway at CBS and its parent company Paramount. “I don’t know what the plans are. I don’t know what the criteria for renewal is going to be. It seems like it could be much different than years past,” he continued. “I don’t know if it’s an advantage or disadvantage that we’re produced by an outside studio this year. I think economics are going to play into things, so it’s all uncertain, but we’re just going to continue to make the best show we can that our audience loves, and we’ll see where the chips fall. And that’s what we’ve done the last few seasons. We’re really proud of the legacy of that show.”
What has the cast said about S.W.A.T. Season 9?
Well before he learned of the show’s fate at CBS, Moore was preparing himself for the possibility that Season 8 might be S.W.A.T.’s swan song at the network.
After the show was renewed for Season 8, Moore told TV Insider, “People are still getting wind of our show and flocking to our show, so now maybe Season 8 will be the last year, and if so, that’s okay. That’s okay because we won this fight, this impossible fight. But maybe there’s [Season] 9, maybe there’s 10. We don’t know, but I know that all of us involved aren’t worried about getting canceled anymore. We’re so proud of winning, and we know nothing lasts forever. And one day, it will end. And if that’s after Season 8, we’re going to throw one hell of a party, hug it out, and then figure out our next chapters. But we don’t know until we get there.”
Then, show star Anna Enger Ritch told TV Line of the Season 8 finale, “It will make you not want this show to end. You’ll want to keep watching what happens. There are so many avenues and directions to go, so many stories to tell, so many personal things… It will leave you wanting so much more.”
When does S.W.A.T.‘s series finale air?
The Season 8 finale aired on Friday, May 16, starting at 9/8c on CBS with two back-to-back episodes. Read more about how the show ended right here.
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I would love to see SWAT stay! It’s one of my favorites the one I look forward to every week and always have a reminder set on my tv so I don’t miss it! I love this show!
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I am still pissed off MacGyver was cançeled! Why do they cancel the great shows on CBS, FOX, NBC, but keep shit like Ghosts, Aand a lot of really stupid shows that are jokes!
Bring back S.W.A.T. AND MacGyver!
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Leave Swat alone. It needs to be on TV. The show is great. Love the action and the players. It would be terrible if it was canceled. It's great to watch on Friday night, to finish a hectic week. Thank you. GO SWAT. YEAH!!!
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Really want them to stay on. It is one of a very few shows that I really like. Hoping that they keep it going.
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I would love to see SWAT do 10 seasons at least. It’s one of the best shows on tv right now. Would even love to see Netflix or AppleTv pick it up. It’s a great show to keep on just do take it off tv permanently. Get it on another streaming platform or network for people to enjoy it still.
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I would like to see swat continue. But if it is finished I will follow shemar moore where he goes beck to criminal minds evaluation . I wish the cast and crew of swat the very best .much love ❤️ to shemar moore.
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We will really miss SWAT. It seems it always happens, we really like a show, it's sure to be cancelled. This season in particular, the cancellations are very disappointing.
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I enjoy watching Swat and would hate to see it go
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I Love SWAT and would love to see it stay or go to a streaming swrvice and have some of the old cast return for a couple episodes... like Luca actually come back in a leadership role and run SWAT academy. What happened with Chri
s and Street? There is so much to keep going with and moving on in story lines, bring back Darryl and Leroy. Bring back the Family! SWAT is my weekly go to, what will I do without my Hondo fix every week? Besides this is a show the family can actually watch together and these days those are very few!
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I really wanna know what happened with Chris and street and Luca like I really wanna know are they gonna be in the new season nine because I want them to make a season nine this show is really good. I don’t know what I would do without it.
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This website did the same thing recently with an article about another show that got canceled: FBI International. If you do t cate about the readers with this nonsense then whoever wrote this article should get fired. I never watched this show but it’s freaking embarrassing to see clickbait crap like this.
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I basically binge-watched S.W.A.T. on Netflix. When I watched the season 8 finale, I was expecting season to season 9 next, but it wasn't there🙀😢. Then I went online to find out when it would be coming out. Horror of horrors! There won't be a season 9?!?! I couldn't believe it! What are they thinking??? I would have hoped that fan outcry would have been enough to change their minds. I so totally agree with another commenter that said that they always cancel the good programs and keep the stupid ones. The ones with little to no engaging storylines, undeveloped characters, horrible scripts, and unrealistic so-called action. Basically, everything that S.W.A.T. has, well had.
To the cast: Always remember that you are much loved and will not be forgotten
To the writers and crew: You made S.W.A.T. what it was. Know that your are much appreciated. Your time and commitment were not in vain.
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too bad they canceled after just 8 seasons this show was AMAZING.. I litterally sat down and watch seasons 1 through 8 for almost 2 weeks straight!! i really think they should come out with season 9 especially how season 8 ended its sad knowing that CBS wants the show to be cancelled! lets just hope that everyone who commented and loves this show it will be back for another season one of the best shows on tv ..
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Keep SWAT going! Don’t cancel!!!!
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Save SWAT
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Personally I think it just awful that they don’t keep it. It’s one of the shows I looked forward to watching every week. And cast members are awsome. They never fail to entertain. Yes maybe it’s not realistic for what they do in real life. But have been a fan since the very episode and was excited to see what they had in store. The movie S.W.A.T. with
Samual L Jackson where it all begins. Shamar
Plays an awesome role as Hondo. And the original cast was amazing too. But the news ones picked up where they left off. Took some time but this team should I say family is just as good. S.W.A.T. cast I wanted to say good luck to you all and your new endeavors. May God bless you with many more years of success and happiness in your future.
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Keep SWAT going that's my favorite show especially Hondo and his team do 9 10 they do a good job catching bad guys I will be hurt if they take SWAT off of CBS from fort Wayne Indiana
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I love swat. Best show on tv. Please keep it on
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Please do not cancel S.W.A.T.
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CBS SUCKS. They are canceling all the good shows. SWAT is one of the best shows. They need to leave it alone and renew it. I just saw where they have cancelled another one of my favorite shows. They have lost their minds.
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Bring SWAT back!!! I look forward to watching that show every week. It makes me mad you are canceling it and putting stupid reality shows on instead! Bring it back!!’
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I would love to see Swat stay. I love the show. It is one of my favorite shows on tv. I look forward every friday to evening so I can watch it. I hope you reconsider and keep the show on another season or 2.
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I love watching Swat. I would like staying for long time.
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He visto toda esta serie y me encantó. Como es posible que no tenga una 9 temporada. Deben de mejorar las decisiones ante de darle un final feliz.
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I think the Equalizer should have never been cancelled the CBS Network messed up when they moved it to the time slot and replaced it with Tracker which has the same theme as the Equalizer and then y'all have the nerve to bump the show again 😭 😭 😔 😔 for Easton really come on bring my show back 😭 young black People need this show especially young black Girls a powerful and positive role model for them sometimes Money 😭 don't matter People Do
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I would love to see S.W.A.T. stay on CBS. It’s exciting, not boring, action throughout and the actors do an awesome job. CBS, you already deleted Criminal Minds that Shemar Moore once played in and now S.W.A.T.!!!
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To whom it may concern,
I want to express my strong support for SWAT and my hope that it will remain on the air. This show has quickly become one of my favorites, and I truly look forward to watching it every week. I even set reminders to ensure I never miss an episode.
SWAT stands out for its excellent cast, compelling storylines, and action that keeps viewers fully engaged. Beyond the entertainment value, the show also carries meaningful themes about teamwork, leadership, and community. It’s rare to find a series that combines excitement with such heart.
I believe SWAT has built a loyal and passionate fan base, myself included, and it continues to deserve a place on television. Please consider the voices of its many supporters who value this incredible show and want to see it continue for many more seasons.
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I love SWAT. My husband and I are hooked on this show. So disappointed it ended.
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I love this show. I cry happy tears every episode. It is heartbreaking to see the cancellation. Can someone please pick it up.
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Netflix, you have a built in fan base. It's just 2 years and the fans should support your contriburtion.
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Its amazing how TV stations want to bring on a new show after telling the viewers they cancelled a favorite show because of money.
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I really want them to stay on I to see swat stay !! It's the only show I look forward to seeing every week. Please don't take it off there are so many people that love the shows and my hole family love it to .so please leave swat 😔.
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I'm so sad to see it might be ending! It's such a great show! So much action and love stories. I'm so sad! Also just saw Macgyver was canceled too so now I think I'm done watching CBS or NBC any of them for canceling all Great shows!
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I don't want swat to be canceled. There is no other show like it
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Save SWAT. This is one of few shows with characters with strong moral values on and off screen. Blue Bloods was 1 also, and we lost it. Families should be able to watch action TV shows together without sacrificing our values. SWAT is a great action and entertainment filled show... and it doesn't hurt looking at Shemar Moore for an hour a week!
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It is a great show and should go forward. Don't stop it now!!!!
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I am so unhappy SWAT is being cancelled. I love this show and the cast. This is one of the few shows that I never miss.
I hope Netflix or some other network takes it over. I will warch SWAT where ever it gets picked up.
Please someone, save SWAT!
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I can't stand CBS anymore because they keep canceling all the great shows. It is usually over money. Swat, Blue bloods, etc. I really don't want to watch CBS anymore. Why get interested in their shows when they get canceled all the time. The Neighborhood is being canceled next year. Give us a break CBS before you lose a lot of people.
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why they Doing this to use leave SWAT on move something else please I am 64 yea old two knees surgery when bad back surgery
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no brainer. Swat needs to stay. Would really hate for it to go. Look so forward to unwinding on a Friday night with a fantastic show.
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S.W.A.T is the only 'cop' show I watch - and of course, it's the one being cancelled (again). I don't care for SVU or NCIS - which are seeming to run forever. Of course, if they don't cancel S.W.A.T. they'll end up killing Hondo so that people will stop watching and they'd have to cancel it (9-1-1 anyone?) 😡
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Renew SWAT it is a great show with great actors!!
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We watch it every week too.
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I just started watching this season and I love it. I hope it renews
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There are some terrible shows that keep getting renewed-like Ghosts. Leave SWAT alone.
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I am extremely upset that SWAT is being cancelled. It is one of the best shows on CBS. They are also cancelling 2 of the FBI's. None of this makes sense. Is CBS trying to get us to start watching another network for our shows. That is something I am really going to have to consider. Why cancel shows that fans want to see. I personally plant myself in front of my TV on Tuesday for FBI night and Friday for SWAT. At least I used to
Wise up CBS your fanbase is going down the drain this fall
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Why is CBS shutting down all these great shows. Maybe they needed to shut themselves down!! Someone please take on these shows like S.W.A.T.
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I want SWAT to stay. It's a amazing show and so much better than the shows they have on that are just ridiculous. Since Hollywood evidently can only put out shows that have no taste SWAT is a breath of Fresh Air. Quit with the reality shows and keep shows Like SWAT on. That's the only reason I watch CBS otherwise I am on Hulu or Paramount.
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Love love love SWAT! Watched the original years ago and this reiteration holds its own. Shamar Moore is amazing (and sexy) and needs to stay on as Hondo. Please stop canceling this show. There are millions of us who would continue watching for many more years.
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I really hope it gets another season or two. And as great as it sounds to have a streaming service pick it up, idk if that is much better bc some of my other favs that were canceled and picked up by streaming didn't seem to be the same after like Manifest & The Game.
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Please reinstate S.W.A.T. Love this show!
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I think CBS is NOT doing a good lineup for the series, they should come back for the fall season. I'm tired of the cha cha that is being done, it'slike holding a carrot on a string and trying to make everyone chase for it. Stop making them chance and bring back SWAT and the other shows.
This is from a faithful fan , who watches every episode, and I'm sure all the other fans feel the same way. Don't be the CBS that stands for CANT BROADCAST SERIES, but be the CBS that stands for CONTIUING BROADCASTING SERIES.
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CBS is canceling all the good shows it’s time to go to another network. I hope another network pick the shows up
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I want Swatt and the Equilizer and the FBI International to stay. Cancel some of the other stupid shows like the neighbor, Papa's house and some of the other stupid shows. They always cancel the good shows and keep the stupid ones. Wake up CBS you are going to lose viewers.
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I'm never embraced a TV show before but this is one of the best and really hate to see it go. This is definitely my favorite
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I hope that either USA Network or the CW Network picks up S.W.A.T.
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You can have swat fight terrorism, partner up with other federal agencies to fight crime. The network can bring on other guest stars to appear on the show.
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The show show can easily do 10 seasons and more if you keep the show on!!!..
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Keep the show on!!!!
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The network must be out of their minds to cancel the show. They can easily have 10 seasons, so much they can do as a swat team. So many fans the show has, from military, law enforcement agencies across the states. TO THE NETWORK "DO NOT CANCEL THE SHOW". Keep the show going, WE ALL LOVE THE SHOW!!!!
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I love S.W.A.T., please reconsider cancelling this amazing show. The actors and characters are great. I look forward to Fridays and watching.
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They should keep SWAT instead of cancelling it!!! There are too many shows that need to be cancelled!!? Leave SWAT where it is!!!!!
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Swat is a great show please keep it. Why do networks cancel great shows like Swat and keep crap shows. A NETWORK HAS TO PICKUP SWAT IT CAN'T END. 😭😭😭
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Is ridiculous how the great series has been canceled, (swat, blue bloods, fbi"s) and see how bad shows like mobland, ncis Sidney, equalizer still produce
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I really want the Swat show to stay on the air for a ninth season. I really like the Swat show. Please don't cancel the Swat show yet. I am still fighting to keep the Swat show on the air.
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I love SWAT I want SWAT to stay it's a great show love the story lines and it's my favorite show ❤️
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I absolutely love the show Swat. It’s one of my favorites and would be very disappointed to see it canceled.
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It's bullshit they can not keeping it on CBS needs to do what we the people like not what they think we like this show is the best and there stupid for not keeping it going smh shame on them
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One of my favorite shows. Networks don't take the elderly in consideration. They just want more and more money to stream when for years television has been for everyone. Even the poor. We need our favorite shows not the crap offered now.
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They lost the best crew they had when Chris Luca left the original team was so much better ! Don't care for gamble at all she can go back to Chicago fire
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I think wcax will loose alot of vewier
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I am new to the program and I love it . There is nothing like it on British TV. I hope it doesn’t get cancelled. Good luck.
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SWAT should continue on. CBS should not cancel SWAT. It's a great show & I have been watching it from the beginning. I look forward to watching a new episode every week it is scheduled to be shown. If CBS cancels SWAT, then shame & blame on CBS. If SWAT does get canceled, everyone that watches SWAT & wants it to continue, let's all boycott CBS. I will refuse to watch any shows that are on the CBS channel. CBS needs to realize that they are making a huge mistake if they do indeed cancel SWAT!! I am a SWAT Fan!! CBS don't be stupid, don't cancel SWAT. I know that Shemar Moore wants it to continue too & so do I and SWAT Fans want it to continue too. Like I said, if CBS cancels SWAT, I am boycotting CBS.
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