‘S.W.A.T.’: See Stars Celebrate Season 8 Renewal After Second Un-Cancellation (PHOTOS)
Just like the officers of S.W.A.T. don’t give up on the CBS drama, so seems to be the case with the show itself. First, it was canceled last May, only to be renewed days later for a seventh and final season. Then, CBS set the S.W.A.T. series finale date on April 8 only to three days later announce it will be coming back for an eighth season in the 2024-2025 season. So of course the stars had to celebrate! The network shared photos, which you can check out above and below, of the cast and crew on set after the news broke.
“Here at CBS, we always ‘stay liquid’ and love a good dramatic twist, especially when it leads to an eighth season of S.W.A.T.!,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, in a statement. “The show continues to resonate with viewers thanks to our talented cast led by Shemar Moore and our amazing writers and producers who keep the show relevant and action-packed. We’re very pleased to renew it again and incredibly grateful to our partners at SONY, CBS Studios and Shemar for working so closely with us to bring it back for next season.”
Added Moore, who also serves as an executive producer, “S.W.A.T. IS BACK! BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! I am so proud of this show and the people and variables it has taken to make this show what it is and has become. I am so grateful to the fans around the world who have supported, watched, enjoyed and rooted for S.W.A.T.! It is entirely because of this support that S.W.A.T. will continue to shine! This is still a dream job for me … I love my S.W.A.T. crew, cast and writers and producers – we have made an incredible, fun, exciting, provocative and heartwarming show for the world to enjoy. Thank you to CBS and SONY for believing in S.W.A.T. and giving us this opportunity to shine!”
When TV Insider spoke with Moore ahead of the seventh season, he hadn’t given up on the show continuing past what was said to be its end. “I’m an optimistic person that maybe it’s the final season, maybe it’s not. That’s just me talking because this game is all about numbers. It’s money, budget, and numbers. We’re top 15 on Netflix. We’ve been in the top 10. We were number one for a minute. We’ve been steady in the top 15,” he said. “And I think if the numbers are good, I mean maybe the powers to be at Sony, at CBS, the people that make the decisions, maybe they have something to rethink. And if that happens, I’d be more than proud to continue this show. If it’s goodbye, then I say thank you, and I’m grateful for the years. And then that door closes, and then I go kick down the next door.” Well, it turned out he was right to be optimistic.
In addition to Moore, the CBS drama stars Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Rochelle Aytes, and Anna Enger Ritch star.
Check out photos of the cast’s celebration below.
S.W.A.T., Fridays, 8/7c, CBS
Patrick St. Esprit, David Lim, Shemar Moore, Anna Enger Ritch, Jay Harrington, and Brigitte Kali Canales
Shemar Moore
Anna Enger Ritch and Jay Harrington
Patrick St. Esprit, David Lim, Shemar Moore, Anna Enger Ritch, Jay Harrington, and Brigitte Kali Canales celebrate Season 8
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Love it!!! Been watching this show since day one and so happy that it’s renewed but needs to be renewed for 10 more seasons. Thank you cast and crew for given SWAT fans a good show..lovin it lovin it.
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So happy to hear this! I wonder how those who have already said their good-byes (Street, Chris, Luka) as part of the "assumed" cancellation are feeling...will they return now that it's been renewed for another season? I would love to see Luka return, and even Street. I don't think it was good writing to not see either Street or Chris return for Luka's sendoff. Just my opinion.
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I just wish Chris, Street, Luka do come back. They are irreplaceble.
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I am so glad they changed their mind. It's my favorite program..TY for renewing it!!!!🤸♀️
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AWESOME!!!! This has just made my day 🎊
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I think the show should never stop. This is the only show that I don't hear curses. Only sometimes I hear the SB word. Some of us are religious and do not care for those expressions. Overall the show is the best.
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I love swat the action and cast do amazing its adrenaline rushing show edgeof your seat sometimes just so addictive
Maybe have a season 9 ,10 etc...
Too good to only have 8 seasons maybe 20 or more seasons it's that great a show.💯❤️ Priscilla lacroix
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Well I'm overjoyed at the posting of season 8. This show is the highlight of my Friday's. I love the chemistry of the cast and the topics they tackle. I do hope that Kenny will make a guest appearance or 2 in the 8th season and that Deacon won't retire. But congrats to all involved.
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Aww fantastic love swat so glad they renewed it love all the cast they are all great actors I stay in Scotland and just love the show so a big thank you from a happy fan and hope there is many more seasons
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