‘S.W.A.T.’ Canceled by CBS For a Third Time — After Eight Seasons and Two Previous Saves

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CBS has decided to conclude its long-running action drama “S.W.A.T.” after eight seasons and 163 episodes, as confirmed on Thursday. However, this is actually the third time the show has been canceled by CBS, so there’s a bit of uncertainty whether this truly signals the final goodbye.

After initially canceling the series starring Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson following Season 7, CBS later decided to revive it for Season 8. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the show has been given a second chance; CBS had previously ended it after Season 6 in 2023, only to announce its return for a final season.

After the initial suspension, CBS, Sony Pictures TV, and CBS Studios managed to negotiate a deal to revive the show, with a licensing fee that was acceptable to all parties. However, it seems that this third attempt might not be successful, and “S.W.A.T.” could potentially come to an end for good. Airing on Fridays at 8 p.m., “S.W.A.T.” was given a full season order of 22 episodes this time around, with 13 already broadcast (meaning nine more are left to air).

Andrew Dettman, our showrunner and executive producer, expressed his sorrow with heartfelt words. He’s particularly saddened because working with this cast and crew has been an immense joy for him, especially since they’ve consistently produced a program that everyone can be proud of. He considers them an exceptional team, all of whom have shown incredible dedication throughout the eight seasons. They’ve faced numerous obstacles together, yet managed to overcome them. He finds it hard to express enough gratitude for their efforts. He feels deeply honored to have been part of the S.W.A.T. family.

In addition to Shemar Moore, the cast of “S.W.A.T.” includes Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch, and Niko Pepaj as well.

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Besides Shemar Moore, there are five other actors in S.W.A.T., namely Jay Harrington, David Lim, Patrick St. Esprit, Anna Enger Ritch, and Niko Pepaj.

The television series ‘S.W.A.T.’ is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and CBS Studios. A team of executive producers including Shawn Ryan, Andrew Dettmann, Justin Lin, Neal H. Moritz, Marney Hochman, Pavun Shetty, Billy Gierhart, Shemar Moore, James Scura, Sarah Alderson, and Kent Rotherham are responsible for its production.

Working on S.W.A.T. for eight seasons has been an incredible honor, allowing me to help bring Hondo and the 20-Squad stories to life. I’m grateful to our fans, Shemar Moore, the rest of the cast, our producers, Sony Pictures Television, CBS Studios, and CBS for giving me this opportunity. Above all, I want to express my gratitude towards our hardworking crew who consistently made our writers, directors, and actors shine. My main worry at the moment is for them.

The television show “S.W.A.T.” draws its inspiration from a series with the same title, which was produced by Robert Hamner and broadcasted on ABC during a single season from 1975 until 1976.

As a dedicated fan, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride these past few days. Just like “S.W.A.T.,” which hails from Sony, the “FBI” series I adore also originates from Universal TV. Interestingly enough, CBS renewed nine series last month, including “NCIS,” “NCIS: Origins,” “NCIS: Sydney,” Tracker,” “George & Mandie’s First Marriage,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Elsabeth,” “Fire Country” and “Ghosts” (which secured a two-season pickup). Furthermore, CBS has lined up “Boston Blue,” a spinoff of “Blue Bloods” for the upcoming season, as well as “Fire Country’s” spinoff, titled “Sheriff Country.

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2025-03-07 04:18