S.W.A.T. Season 8 Release Date, Streaming Options, and Additional Information
The eighth season of S.W.A.T., a highly regarded police procedural series, debuted on CBS on October 18, 2024. This series first launched its inaugural season on November 2, 2017, and was granted a renewal for its eighth season in April 2024. The show draws inspiration from the classic 1975 television series and the 2003 movie of the same name.
Created by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan, with production led by Nicolas Bradley and Shemar Moore, the show centers around the following storyline, as described by Rotten Tomatoes:
“Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson, who serves as a lieutenant in a Los Angeles S.W.A.T. unit, leads a skilled team in the community where he was raised. He finds himself caught between his loyalty to the streets, where officers can sometimes be viewed as adversaries, and his commitment to his fellow officers, skillfully navigating both realms.”
The synopsis continues:
“Hondo champions a philosophy of communication and respect within his team, valuing these over brute force and aggression; however, when a crisis strikes, these dedicated men and women are ready to apply their tactical expertise.”
Details on the Release of S.W.A.T. Season 8 and Where to Watch
The initial episode of S.W.A.T. season 8 aired on CBS on October 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET, with new episodes set to follow every Friday at the same hour. This season consists of a total of 22 episodes, each with a duration of approximately 60 minutes.
CBS has provided the airing schedule for the first four episodes of the season:
- Episode 1 – Vanished – October 18, 2024
- Episode 2 – Gang Unit – October 25, 2024
- Episode 3 – Life – November 1, 2024
- Episode 4 – The Sepulveda Protocol – November 8, 2024
Fans will also have the option to stream the latest episodes on Paramount+. By subscribing to the Paramount+ Essential plan at $7.99 monthly, viewers can access episodes the following day after they air on CBS.
Additionally, the Paramount+ with Showtime subscription offers the chance to watch episodes live and view them on-demand later, with a subscription cost of $12.99 per month.
Looking ahead, S.W.A.T. season 8 is expected to be available on Netflix sometime next year. The previous season was added to Netflix in October 2024, roughly four to five months following its finale in May 2024. Hence, it is reasonable to anticipate the latest season becoming available on Netflix around the same timeframe next year.
In the meantime, viewers can catch up on seasons 1 through 7 of S.W.A.T. on both Netflix and the free streaming service, Pluto TV.
Cast of S.W.A.T. Season 8
In season 8 of S.W.A.T., Shemar Moore reprises his role as the SWAT team leader, Sergeant Daniel ‘Hondo’ Harrelson. His second-in-command, Sergeant David ‘Deacon’ Kay, is portrayed by Jay Harrington.
Other key cast members feature David Lim as Victor Tan, Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell, and Brigitte Kali Canales as Alexis Cabrera. Annie Ilonzeh makes her debut as a new recruit named Devin Gamble.
Patrick St. Esprit continues as the SWAT team’s commander, Robert Hicks, and Niko Pepaj joins the series as Miguel Alfaro after being promoted to a regular character. Rochelle Aytes returns, playing Hondo’s wife, Nichelle Carmichael, in a recurring role during this new season.
Stay tuned for further updates on S.W.A.T. season 8 and other exciting news of 2024.
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