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

Season of television series

S.W.A.T.

Season 7
Starring|

* Shemar Moore
* David Lim
* Patrick St. Esprit
* Anna Enger Ritch
* Rochelle Aytes
* Jay Harrington

Country of origin| United States
No. of episodes| 6
Release
Original network| CBS
Original release| February 16, 2024 (2024-02-16) –
present (present)
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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[edit]

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

### Main[edit]

* Shemar Moore as Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Jr.
* David Lim as Officer III Victor Tan
* Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks
* Anna Enger Ritch as Officer III Zoe Powell
* Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle Carmichael
* Jay Harrington as Sergeant II David "Deacon" Kay

### Recurring[edit]

* Alex Russell as Officer III James "Jim" Street
* 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]

* Obba Babatundé as Daniel Harrelson Sr.
* Bre Blair as Annie Kay
* Reylynn Caster as Tina Carter

## Episodes[edit]

See also: List of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) episodes

No.
overall| No. in
season| Title [6]| Directed by| Written by| Original air date [6]| Prod.
code [6]| U.S. viewers
(millions)

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129| 1| "The Promise"| Billy Gierhart| Kent Rotherham| February 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)| 701| 5.24[7]
130| 2| "Peace Talks"| Billy Gierhart| Sarah Alderson| February 23, 2024 (2024-02-23)| 702| 4.96[8]
131| 3| "Good for Nothing"| Maja Vrvilo| Alan Morgan| March 1, 2024 (2024-03-01)| 703| 5.02[9]
132| 4| "Spare Parts"| Cherie Dvorak| Ryan Keleher| March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)| 704| 4.73[10]
133| 5| "End of the Road"| Jann Turner| Matthew T. Brown| March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)| 705| 4.45[10]
134| 6| "Escape"| Hanelle Culpepper| John Amato| March 15, 2024 (2024-03-15)| 706| 4.70[11]

## Production[edit]

### Development[edit]

On May 5, 2023, S.W.A.T. was cancelled after 6 seasons.[12] On May 8, 2023, CBS reversed their cancelation by renewing S.W.A.T. for a seventh and final season of 13 episodes.[4][13]

Production on the season was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in the United States.[14]

### 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.[15] On February 9, 2024, Alex Russell and Kenny Johnson were announced to have been downgraded to recurring status for the final season.[16]

## Ratings[edit]

Viewership and ratings per episode of S.W.A.T. No. | Title  | Air date | Rating/share
(18–49) | Viewers
(millions)

|
|
|
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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]

## 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 March 16, 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. ^ 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.
13. ^ "S.W.A.T. Un-Cancelled! CBS Renews Drama for Final Season Following Backlash: 'We Listened to Our Viewers'". May 8, 2023.
14. ^ "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.
15. ^ 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.
16. ^ 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.

## External links[edit]

* Official website

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