S.W.A.T. Season 8 Release Date, Cast Members, Storyline, Trailer, and Everything
After two times of cancellations, S.W.A.T. is heading back to the release of the eighth season. The show will return on the screen in October, which will be a massive relief to the fans!
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan developed the police procedural series based on the 1975 television series of the same name. It debuted on CBS in November 2017. Shemar Moore and Jay Harrington played the lead characters in the show.
The show became a major success among the audience; IMDb gave it a 7.2 rating, and on Rotten Tomatoes, it got a 67% average audience score.
Keep reading to learn more about S.W.A.T. season 8 including the release date, cast, plot, and more.
S.W.A.T. Season 8 Release Date
S.W.A.T. season 8 gets an official release date from the network, as the new season will premiere on October 18, 2024. The show debuted on CBS in November 2017, and after the sixth season, it was canceled in May 2023. But later, the network changed its decision and renewed it for a seventh and final season.
In April 2024, once again, CBS reversed its decision and renewed for a final and eight-season before the conclusion of season 7. Following the news of the renewal, actor Shemar Moore expressed his excitement. “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!”
S.W.A.T. Season 8 Plot Synopsis – Spoilers Ahead
The series follows Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, who is a Sergeant in the elite S.W.A.T. unit for the Los Angeles Police Department. He has been tasked to lead the S.W.A.T. unit after the team leader William “Buck” Spivey accidentally fired on an unarmed black teenager. Hondo was chosen as the leader because he was both black and L.A.-born and raised. Throughout the season, he earned the respect of the local community by leading the operations. It also explores his personal life and the lives of people around him.
The eighth season continues after some events in the finale of season 7. However, the series focuses on each episode to solve new cases; it will also follow in the new season. Luca’s departure may lead to the arrival of a new member of the team.
S.W.A.T. Season 8 Cast Members List
The confirmed cast list of S.W.A.T season 8 is not disclosed yet. However, most of the players from the previous season are expected to return including Shemar Moore (Daniel Harrelson), Jay Harrington (David Kay), and David Lim (Victor Tan).
One notable actor who will not return in the upcoming season is Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, who retired from the team last season. Johnson played one of the main roles in seasons 1 to 6 and appeared as a guest in the seventh season.
Rochelle Aytes, who has been part of the show since the third season, is also stepping back from her role as Nichelle Carmichael into recurring. She has been casting the upcoming CBS series Watson.
The expected cast list of S.W.A.T season 8 is as follows:
- Shemar Moore as Daniel Harrelson
- Jay Harrington as David Kay
- David Lim as Victor Tan
- Alex Russell as Jim Street
- Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle Carmichael
- Patrick St. Esprit as Robert Hicks
- Annie Ilonzeh as Devin Gamble
- Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro
- Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell
S.W.A.T. Season 8 Episode Title List
As per the reports, S.W.A.T. season 8 will contain 8 episodes. Most of the previous seasons of the series episodes were between 18 to 23 episodes, except the seventh season. The last season has only 13 episodes due to the Hollywood strikes.
The episode titles of the upcoming season have yet to be disclosed. We hope that they will be revealed in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, take a look at the episode list of the seventh season below:
- Episode 01: “The Promise”
- Episode 02: “Peace Talks”
- Episode 03: “Good for Nothing”
- Episode 04: “Spare Parts”
- Episode 05: “End of the Road”
- Episode 06: “Escape”
- Episode 07: “Last Call”
- Episode 08: “Family Man”
- Episode 09: “Honeytrap”
- Episode 10: “SNAFU”
- Episode 11: “Whispers”
- Episode 12: “Allegiance”
- Episode 13: “Twenty Squad”
Where to Watch S.W.A.T. Season 8?
The previous seasons of the series premiered on CBS, so the new episodes of the upcoming season will also be aired on the same network. If you don’t have a cable/satellite service, you can stream the show through Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu with Live TV. The new episodes are available to watch on Paramount+, the following day.
If you are interested in watching the series, all episodes of the previous seasons are available on Paramount+ with a subscription.
S.W.A.T. Production Team Members
The series was developed by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan. Rahsaan Thomas has previously worked on the projects of Friday Night Lights and Numb3r, while Ryan is best known for the shows Lie to Me, The Night Agent, and Timeless. They wrote the script of S.W.A.T. along with Michael Gemballa, Sarah Alderson, Matthew T. Brown, Ryan Keleher and Amelia Sims.
The directors include Billy Giehart, Cherie Giehart, Oz Scott, Larry Teng, Jann Turner, Hanelle M. Culpepper, and Maja Vrvilo. The music was composed by Robert Duncan, who is famous for composing the scores for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Castle. Nicolas Bradley and Shemar Moore served as the producers and the executive producers were Neal H. Moritz, Marney Hochman, Shawn Ryan, Pavun Shetty, Danielle Woodrow and Justin Lin.
Francis Kenny, Craig Fikse, Edward J. Pei, Richard Crudo, and Nigel Bluck are the cinematographers, and the editors are Anthony Pinker, Brock Hammitt, Erik C. Andersen, Tucker Marolf, David Lebowitz, and Lilly Urban. The production companies include MiddKid Productions, Perfect Storm Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Original Film, and CBS Studios.
S.W.A.T. Season 8 Official Trailer Release
For now, we don’t have a trailer for S.W.A.T. season 8, but we can expect one soon, as the new season is nearing its release date. So keep an eye on the show’s official social media account to get the trailer update. We will also add it here when it is dropped.
Until then, watch the promo of the seventh season below.
FAQs
1. Will there be an eighth season of S.W.A.T.?
Yes, the series is renewed for an eighth season.
2. Is the series based on a book?
No, the series is based on the 1975 TV series and the 2003 film of the same name.
3. Where is the filming location of the series?
The filming location of the series is Vernon City Hall, Canada.
Final Words
Since its release, S.W.A.T became one of the favorite police procedure dramas among the viewers and has completed 7 long seasons. Now it is all ready to return with its eighth season. The new season will be premiered on CBS on October 18, 2024.
Stay tuned to this page to get the latest updates about S.W.A.T. season 8.
