SWAT Season 1

Episode 1×21 “Hoax”

A FAKE 911 CALL PUTS HONDO AND THE SWAT TEAM ON THE HUNT TO STOP A TERRORIST GROUP

A fake 911 call puts Hondo and the SWAT team on the hunt to stop a terrorist group from executing bombing attacks on local communities.

Also, Street’s relationship with his recently paroled mother, Karen (Sherilyn Fenn), jeopardizes his career, and Jessica is thrown a curveball by her colleague, Michael Plank (Peter Facinelli), president of the police commission.

Obba Babatundé returns as Hondo’s father, Daniel Harrelson, Sr.

Air Date: Thursday, May 17 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×20 “Hunted”

HONDO AND DEACON WORK TOGETHER TO EVADE A GANG OF ARMED MERCERNARIES 

Hondo and Deacon must apply all their SWAT training and skills to evade a gang of armed mercenaries hunting them in the Angeles Mountains following an ambush.

Also, Chris oversteps in an attempt to help a female SWAT trainee she suspects isn’t being evaluated fairly. 

Air Date: Thursday, May 10 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×19 “Vendetta”

HONDO’S LIFE AND CAREER ARE THREATENED

Rap Legend MC Lyte Returns as Katrina “K.C.” Walsh

Sherilyn Fenn Guest Stars as Jim Street’s Mother and Peter Facinelli Guest Stars as Michael Plank, President of the Police Commission

Hondo’s life and career are endangered when his bosses and his godson’s kidnapper, Jae Kim (Kelvin Han Lee), discover he’s been secretly surveilling Kim with the help of retired DEA agent Katrina Walsh (MC Lyte).

Also, Street and his newly paroled mother, Karen (Sherilyn Fenn), both have trouble acclimating to her prison release

Air Date: Thursday, May 3 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×18 “Source”

JIM STREET DEBATES WHETHER OR NOT HIS MOTHER SHOULD LIVE WITH HIM

Sherilyn Fenn Guest Stars as Karen Street, Jim Street’s Mother

Jim Street debates whether or not his mother, Karen (Sherilyn Fenn), should live with him upon her prison release after Hondo and Chris warn him against it.

Also, Hondo and the team are assigned to protect Irina Zemanova (Anya Monzikova), a high-profile Russian journalist visiting Los Angeles, from being assassinated.

Air Date: Thursday, April 26 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×17 “Patrol”

HONDO CONFRONTS HIS RESENTMENT TOWARDS HIS FATHER

Obba Babatundé Guest Stars as Hondo’s Father, Daniel Harrelson, Sr.

Hondo confronts his long-held resentment towards his ailing father, Daniel Harrelson, Sr. (Obba Babatundé), when he and his sister, Briana (Gabrielle Dennis), try to convince their dad he’s no longer well enough to live alone.

Also, when the SWAT team works as patrol officers for a day, Chris is partnered with Mumford, who intends to make her a surprising offer.

Air Date: Thursday, April 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×16 “Armory”

AS HONDO AND SWAT WORK TO DE-ESCALATE A HOSTAGE SITUATION, THE MISSION TAKES A DANGEROUS TURN THAT IMPACTS THE TEAM,

As Hondo and SWAT work to de-escalate a hostage situation in which an ex-convict is holding a local family captive, the mission takes a dangerous turn that impacts the team.

Also, when Street tires of his complicated romantic entanglements, he agrees to let Chris make over his online dating profile.

Air Date: Thursday, April 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Photos: “Armory”

Episode 1×15 “Crews”

THE JOB BECOMES PERSONAL FOR HONDO WHEN HIS CRIMINAL INFORMANT FRIEND IS KILLED WHILE SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT A ROBBERY CREW THAT SWAT IS TRYING TO CAPTURE

The job becomes personal for Hondo when his criminal informant friend is killed while seeking information about a robbery crew that a joint SWAT and FBI task force is trying to capture.

Also, when the FBI task force leader acts erratically, Jessica worries the woman’s behavior will endanger the team in the field.

Air Date:  Thursday, March 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Photos: “Crews”

Episode 1×14 “Ghosts”

HONDO AND THE TEAM GO ON THE HUNT FOR A SERIAL KILLER WHO ESCAPED JUSTICE TWO YEARS PRIOR BY FAKING HIS DEATH

Hondo and the team go on the hunt for a serial killer who escaped justice two years prior by faking his death.

Also, Hondo worries that Buck Spivey (Louis Ferreira), the team’s former leader, is spiraling into depression in the aftermath of being fired from the department.

Air Date: Thursday, March 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×13 “Fences”

HONDO AND JESSICA’S SECRET RELATIONSHIP COMES TO A CROSSROADS WHEN THE PRESIDENT OF THE POLICE COMMISSION DISCOVERS THEIR AFFAIR

Peter Facinelli Returns as Michael Plank, President of the Police Commission

Hondo and Jessica’s secret relationship comes to a crossroads when Michael Plank (Peter Facinelli), the president of the police commission, discovers their affair.

Also, when Hondo and the team assist with the federal investigation to bring in an undocumented fugitive, they find themselves at the center of a citywide immigration debate.

Air Date: Thursday, March 1 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×12 “Contamination”

HONDO AND THE SWAT TEAM JOIN FORCES WITH THE FBI TO FIND MEMBERS OF A MILITIA GROUP PLANNING A DOMESTIC TERROR ATTACK BY WEAPONZING CYANIDE

Peter Facinelli Returns as Michael Plank, President of the Police Commission

Hondo and the SWAT team join forces with the FBI on a manhunt to find members of a militia group planning a domestic terror attack by weaponizing cyanide.

Also, as Jessica’s new police initiatives with Michael Plank (Peter Facinelli), president of the police commission, move forward, she braces herself for the negative impact the plans could have on her relationships within the department.

Air Date: Thursday, Feb. 1 (10:00-11:00, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×11 “K-Town”

HONDO TEAMS UP WITH AN OLD DEA FRIEND ON A TASK FORCE AIMED AT UNMASKING THE SECRET LEADER OF A DRUG SMUGGLING RING

Rap Legend MC Lyte Guest Stars as DEA Special Agent Katrina “K.C.” Walsh, and Peter Facinelli Returns as Michael Plank, President of the Police Commission

Hondo teams up with an old DEA friend, Special Agent Katrina “K.C.” Walsh (rap legend MC Lyte), on a task force aimed at unmasking the secret leader of a fentanyl drug smuggling ring.

Also, Jessica and Michael Plank (Peter Facinelli), president of the Police Commission, begin implementing her new law enforcement community initiatives.

Air Date: Thursday, Jan. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×10 “Seizure”

AS THE SWAT TEAM GOES INSIDE A PRISON RIOT TO RESCUE CIVILIAN HOSTAGES, HONDO SUSPECTS THE INMATES HAVE AN ULTERIOR MOTIVE BEHIND THE UPRISING

As the SWAT team goes inside a prison riot to rescue civilian hostages, Hondo suspects the inmates have an ulterior motive behind the uprising.

Also, when Deacon’s wife, Annie (Bre Blair), stops by headquarters to celebrate Deacon’s 10th anniversary with the SWAT division, her visit takes an unexpected turn.

Air Date: Thursday, Jan. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×09 “Blindspots”

DEACON STEPS UP TO LEAD THE TEAM IN FINDING A ROBBERY CREW WHEN HONDO IS TAKEN OFF ACTIVE DUTY FOLLOWING A MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST HIM

Sherilyn Fenn Returns as Karen Street

When a misconduct complaint filed against Hondo gets him taken off active duty, Deacon steps up to lead the team in finding a robbery crew that is hitting marijuana dispensaries.

Also, when Tan notices a similarity between the current robberies and a case from his time with Hollywood LAPD, he asks for help from an informant with whom he has a complicated history.

Air Date: Thursday, Jan. 4 (10:00-11:00, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×08 “Miracle”

HONDO AND THE TEAM ARE FORCED TO WORK OVER THEIR CHRISTMAS VACATION WHEN A DRUG CARTEL IS OUT FOR BLOOD AFTER THEIR CACHE OF GOLD BARS IS STOLEN

Peter Facinelli Guest Stars as Michael Plank, President of the Police Commission

Hondo and the SWAT team are forced to work over their Christmas vacation when a drug cartel is out for blood after their cache of gold bars is stolen.

Also, Jessica draws the attention of Michael Plank (Peter Facinelli), president of the Police Commission, when she approaches him with her ideas on how to improve the SWAT division.

Air Date: Thursday, Dec. 21 (10:00-11:00, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×07 “Homecoming”

WHEN HONDO’S IMPRISONED CHILDHOOD FRIEND ASKS HIM TO PROTECT HIS SON FROM GANG VIOLENCE, THE FAVOR BRINGS SWAT INTO CONTACT WITH A NEW LOCAL CRIME OUTFIT

When Hondo’s imprisoned childhood friend asks him to protect his son from gang violence, the favor brings SWAT into contact with a new local crime outfit.

Also, when Luca’s grandfather, a SWAT legend, passes away, he struggles with his grief and a painful family secret.

Air Date: Thursday, Dec. 14 (10:00-11:00, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×06 “Octane”

HONDO PUTS ASIDE HIS MISGIVINGS ABOUT JIM STREET’S RECKLESSNESS AND ALLOWS THE NEWBIE TO GO UNDERCOVER IN A CAR THEFT RING TO BUST A RUTHLESS TRAFFICKER

Hondo puts aside his misgivings about Jim Street’s recklessness and allows the newbie to go undercover as a broker in a luxury car theft ring to bust a ruthless trafficker.

Also, Hondo visits Raymont Harris (Aaron Bledsoe), the teenager recently shot by a former member of the SWAT team, who is dealing with PTSD. 

Air Date: Thursday, Dec. 7 (10:00-11:00, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×05 “Imposters”

WHEN A SERIES OF HOME INVASIONS ARE COMMITTED BY SWAT IMPOSTERS IN AN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD, HONDO AND THE TEAM SUSPECT THE BURGLARIZED FAMILIES ARE ALL HIDING SOMETHING

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Makes a Cameo as a Sports Agent.

Retired National Hockey League Player John Scott Guest Stars as Bobby, a Professional Hockey Player under SWAT Protection

When a series of home invasions are committed by SWAT imposters in an upscale neighborhood, Hondo and the team suspect the burglarized families are all hiding something.

Also, when Deacon and Luca are assigned to protect a visiting professional hockey player who is receiving death threats, his penchant for trouble becomes a complication.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti makes a cameo as a sports agent. Retired National Hockey League player John Scott guest stars as Bobby, a professional hockey player under SWAT protection.

Air Date: Thursday, Nov. 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×04 “Radical”

AFTER A DOMESTIC BOMBER DIES IN A HIGHLAND PARK EXPLOSION, THE SWAT TEAM RACES TO FIND THE MAN’S PARTNER BEFORE MORE DEVICES DETONATE

After a domestic bomber dies in a Highland Park explosion, the SWAT team races to find the man’s partner before more devices detonate.

Also, Hondo reaches out to Buck (Louis Ferreira), his former team leader, when he worries he is isolating himself after his recent firing.

Air Date: Thursday, Nov. 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×03 “Pamilya”

NEWCOMER JIM STREET JEOPARDIZES HIS SPOT ON HONDO’S TEAM WHEN HE AGREES TO DO A FAVOR FOR HIS INCARCERATED MOTHER THAT ENDANGERS HIS SWAT CAREER

Sherilyn Fenn Guest Stars as Karen Street, Jim Street’s Mother

Newcomer Jim Street jeopardizes his spot on Hondo’s team when he agrees to do a favor for his incarcerated mother that endangers his SWAT career.

Also, the SWAT team searches for the ruthless mastermind behind a drug trafficking ring that forces immigrants to be mules.

Air Date: Thursday, Nov. 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×02 “Cuchillo”

HONDO AND THE SWAT TEAM SPREAD OUT ACROSS LOS ANGELES TO CAPTURE FOUR ESCAPED CONVICTS, INCLUDING A VIOLENT CRIMINAL WITH TIES TO JESSICA

Hondo and the SWAT team spread out across Los Angeles in pursuit of four escaped convicts, including a violent criminal Jessica helped bring to justice, before department rival Mumford and his team beat them to the collars.

Also, Hondo’s new role as team leader is called into question when Street displays a flagrant disregard for SWAT protocol.

Air Date: Thursday, Nov. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Episode 1×01 “Pilot”

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles.

Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel ”Hondo” Harrelson has everything it takes to be an excellent leader and bridge the divide between his two worlds.

Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer who always puts the team first, despite feeling overlooked for the lead job; Jim Street, a cocky but promising new member of the group; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; and Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations. Overseeing the unit is Jessica Cortez, the captain of L.A. Metro who values her job above all else, including her off-the-books relations with Hondo. Hondo’s team enjoys an intense rivalry with another L.A.-based unit led by Mumford, an aggressive leader who likes to do things his way.

With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.

Air Date: Thursday, November 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS