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S.W.A.T.
Air Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST on CBS
Episode Title: (#SWA821) "Ride or Die"
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WHEN AN AUTO CARRIER TRUCK IS HIJACKED BY A HIGH-SPEED CREW, AN OLD RIVALRY REIGNITES FOR HONDO, ON PART ONE OF THE "S.W.A.T." SERIES FINALE, FRIDAY, MAY 16

Two-Hour Series Finale to Air with Back-to-Back Episodes Beginning at a Special Time

"Ride or Die" - When an auto carrier truck gets hijacked by a high-speed crew, Hondo encounters a ghost from his past - a violent car thief thought to be long-dead. As the brutal road warriors tear across L.A. in pursuit of a mysterious $60 million car, Hondo's old rivalry reignites, and he's forced to confront a long-held fear. Also, Gamble is thrust into a personal crisis when her brother, Leon, becomes tangled in the investigation, putting Gamble's SWAT future in jeopardy, in the first part of the two-hour series finale of S.W.A.T., Friday, May 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.

WRITTEN BY: Kent Rotherham

DIRECTED BY: Maja Vrvilo

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SWAT (CBS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
11/2/17 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2025)
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
8 (22 episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 3/6/25
DESCRIPTION:
(from CBS's web site, October 2024) Starring Shemar Moore as Hondo, L.A. born and raised S.W.A.T. Sergeant who leads an elite tactical team in LA law enforcement. Torn between loyalty to his community and his brothers in blue, he works to bridge the divide between both worlds as he grapples with new parenthood. Rounding out 20-Squad are Deacon, Tan, Powell and "Miko” Alfaro. Finally, Commander Robert Hicks oversees all of Metro S.W.A.T. With Hondo leading the charge, this team put themselves at risk to save lives.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Anna Enger Ritch as Zoe Powell
· David Lim as Victor Tan
· Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay
· Niko Pepaj as Miguel Alfaro
· Patrick St. Esprit as Robert Hicks
· Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson
RECURRING/PREVIOUS CAST INFORMATION:
· Alex Russell as Jim Street
· Amy Farrington as Piper Lynch
· Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca
· Lina Esco as Christina "Chris" Alonso
· Peter Onorati as Jeff Mumford
· Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle Carmichael
· Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez
CREW INFORMATION:
· Aaron Rahsaan Thomas as CRTR/EP
· Danielle Woodrow as EP
· Justin Lin as EP/DIR (Pilot)
· Marney Hochman as EP
· Neal H. Moritz as EP
· Pavun Shetty as EP
· Shawn Ryan as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· based on a tv series
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Television Studios
· MiddKid Productions
· Original Film
· Perfect Storm Entertainment
· Sony Pictures Television