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Will the ratings improve this year? Has the SWAT TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of SWAT, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the CBS television network, the SWAT TV show stars Shemar Moore, Alex Russell, Jay Harrington, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, and Amy Farrington, with Bre Blair, Obba Babatundé, Deshae Frost, Rochelle Aytes, Susan Chuang, Chris L. McKenna, and David Gautreaux in recurring roles. The crime thriller centers on Sergeant Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore), a Los Angeles native and former Marine who’s been tapped to lead a new “last stop” Special Weapons And Tactics unit (S.W.A.T.). Thanks to his background, he is uniquely qualified to lead the team in a manner that also builds a bridge to the community he holds dear. Hondo’s group includes seasoned David “Deacon” Kay (Harrington), cocky newcomer Jim Street (Russell), canine trainer Christina “Chris” Alonso (Esco), expert driver Dominique Luca (Johnson), and informant-connected Victor Tan (Lim). Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks (St. Esprit), a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau.
Season Four Ratings
The fourth season of SWAT averaged a 0.42 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.16 million viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 26% in the demo and down by 22% in viewership. Find out how SWAT stacks up against other CBS TV shows.
SWAT has been renewed for a fifth season which will debut October 1, 2021. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will CBS cancel or renew SWAT for season five? This show has been one of CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series. While I don’t think that it will necessarily be cancelled this time, it could end up on the chopping block if the network needed a slot on the schedule for another series. I’ll update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free alerts on SWAT cancellation or renewal news.
4/16/21 update: SWAT has been renewed for a fifth season on CBS.
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What do you think? Are you glad the SWAT TV show has been renewed for a fifth season? How would you feel if CBS had cancelled this TV series, instead?
Cancel and make me a happy camper. But I would miss Shemarm
Love love the show
No I wouldn’t be happy if SWAT were canceled. I personally love the show and the cast. Not just Shemar Moore even though he does make it more interesting to watch . Mark Harmon is a big rain on my parade from NCIS, so please don’t turn this into a hail storm. The age demographic goes well beyond 49yrs. It stretches out into the 80yr. range. Think about it.
Top notch show – Solid characters played by amazing, talented actors, great story lines, well written, drama vs action balance makes sense… I’m soooooo glad SWAT is returning.
I love the show, but because you went BLM and racial injustice on the show, which people don’t want to see, you will find people wont watch. Dont push the leftist narratives and viewership might go back up.
My family and I are so excited that S.W.A.T. will be returning!!!! This was one of the shows that helped during the Covid nightmare!
My favourite programme. I just love it.