S.W.A.T.
Season 5
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) –
May 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)
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The fifth season of the American police procedural television series S.W.A.T. premiered on October 1, 2021, on CBS, for the 2021–22 television season, and ended on May 22, 2022.[1] The season contained 22 episodes and the series' 100th episode.

S.W.A.T. follows an elite Special Weapons and Tactics unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. The first half of the season aired on Fridays at 8:00 p.m., then later moved to Sundays at 10:00 p.m.

This was the last season to feature Lina Esco as a series regular.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

See also: List of S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series) episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
851"Vagabundo"Billy GierhartMellori VelasquezOctober 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)5014.86[2]
Hondo retreats to a Mexican village after speaking out against racism to the media, choosing to reevaluate his life. However, a local dispute between the neighbouring Reyes family and property owner Arthur Novak has him gradually joining the Reyes in seeking justice and figure out the truth of what happened to the father. Despite his small efforts, he doesn't seek to get more involved until he gets in trouble with the local police after a brawl with AJ Novak, Arthur's son, and he is forced to give the Reyes a larger offer on Arthur's behalf. While the mother conceeds, the daughter, Delfina, is undeterred. As they seek to uncover the truth behind her father's death, Novak sends his enforces after them and his son later kidnaps Delfina in order to force her mother's hand. Hondo loops in local cop Charro to help in his rescue mission.
862"Madrugada"Billy GierhartMatthew T. BrownOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)5024.94[3]
In Mexico, Hondo and local cop Charro set on rescuing Delfina Reyes from Arthur Novak's captivity, but her ex-boyfriend Gabriel disrupts their plans when he tries to rescue her himself. In the process, AJ Novak kills him and attempts to recapture Delfina, but Hondo kills him. He negotiates a transfer between the Reyes and Novak, but makes it a trap, ensuring a firefight between him, Charro and Novak's mercenaries. Ultimately, Charro saves Delfina and Hondo disarms Novak before he is arrested. Back in Los Angeles, 20 Squad live in uncertainty until Hicks disbands the team and plans to distribute them over other teams. The team embark on one last mission to save some teenagers held hostage by armed drug dealers in an abandoned mall. Hicks offers Luca Jessica's old job, but he turns it down. Street and Chris attempt to find a common approach for their newfound relationship, and Hondo returns home, to the team's delight.
873"27 David"Alex GravesNathan Louis JacksonOctober 15, 2021 (2021-10-15)5034.84[4]
Following Hondo's return from Mexico, the team learns that the department is reinstating 20 squad. But Hicks lets them know that neither Hondo nor Deacon are going to be team leader, and instead instating Rodrigo Sanchez, an old friend of Deacon and Hondo. The team takes time to adapt to their new situation as they go after a robbery crew that stole blueprints from a warehouse, which they learn details an old building that now houses the DEA's evidence storage, to which they plan on stealing money from. With one member left behind giving them clues to go on, and another arrested at her carer's residence, the team chase the last two robbers under the building before capturing the last one as he resurfaces to ground level. Luca is supsiocus of Sanchez's return and suspects he has a secret agenda, which Deacon and Hondo dismiss at first. Luca reaches out to a police commission staffer, who reveals that they planned to use Sanchez to force Hondo out of SWAT.
884"Sentinel"Cherie DvorakRyan KeleherOctober 22, 2021 (2021-10-22)5044.70[5]
Civilians utilising the Sentinel watch app break in to tackle the Hernandez brothers who have conducted a robbery. The team face continuous challenges with civilians resorting to vigilantism to catch the brothers, who are revealed to be stealing insulin to treat the daughter of one of them's diabetes. As they corner them in a warehouse, Hondo disobeys Sanchez's order in an attempt to successfully talk down the last brother. Street learns that his mother has died and struggles with his feeling and how to manage his future. Chris and Deacon work to ensure fair qualifications for SWAT cadets after learning about an unfair advantage for female cadets. Hondo faces Hicks and Sanchez about his insubordination, and reveals to Hicks the real reason why Sanchez is in SWAT, which is to ensure the commission can fire him.
895"West Coast Offense"Stephanie MarquardtKent RotherhamNovember 5, 2021 (2021-11-05)5054.93[6]
When 20 Squad responds to a home invasion call at the home of a famous pro football quarterback, they discover a murderous plot against him. Meanwhile, Hicks, who's been investigating a case for the last twenty years concerning an unidentified Jane Doe, gets a possible lead with Deacon helping him. Also, Hondo gets into hot water with Sanchez, who's trying to make him quit SWAT on the mayor's behalf.
906"Crisis Actor"Cherie DvorakSarah AldersonNovember 12, 2021 (2021-11-12)5064.84[7]
When armed gunman invade the set of a controversial cable news known for promoting conspiracy theories, 20 Squad race to stop an unfolding hostage situation from escalating any further. Meanwhile, Street prepares to say goodbye to his mother with help from Chris. Also, Deacon and Luca try to sway Sanchez into quitting to save Hondo's career.
917"Keep the Faith"John ShowalterJ. Stone AlstonDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)5075.33[8]
As Hondo returns as the leader of 20 Squad, the team investigate a case involving a large sum of money and the Russian mob. Meanwhile, Harrelson Senior reveals to Hondo a painful part of his past.
928"Safe House"Alex RussellMellori VelasquezDecember 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)5084.98[9]
When a woman is kidnapped under violent circumstances by a group of thugs, 20 Squad race to find her and end up forming an unlikely alliance to rescue the woman.
939"Survive"Billy GierhartMichael GemballaJanuary 2, 2022 (2022-01-02)5093.77[10]
While protecting a wealthy VIP client during his time as an off-duty private security detail for his company, Deacon enlists Chris's assistance. The two struggle to defend themselves against a drug cartel willing to do whatever it takes to kidnap the man.
9410"Three Guns"Guy FerlandMelissa ParkJanuary 9, 2022 (2022-01-09)5103.73[11]
20 Squad partner with the DEA to retrieve stolen rocket launchers that were smuggled into Los Angeles, only for issues to rise as other interested parties seek to reclaim the weapons. Tan struggles when the DEA agent accompanying them on the raid is left badly wounded, jeopardizing not only her life but the life of her unborn baby. Meanwhile, Hondo considers a new policing initiative following a confrontation between Leroy, a homeless man, and patrol officers. Luca suspects his mentee's mother is looking for an opportunity to ask him out on a date.
9511"Old School Cool"Paul BernardAmelia SimsFebruary 27, 2022 (2022-02-27)5113.83[12]
When the LAPD serves are hacked and a list of the LAPD undercover officers is stolen, 20 Squad race to find and stop the person responsible before the leaks end with officers dying. Meanwhile, Street has to confront a past misdeed.
9612"Provenance"Billy GierhartImogen BrowderMarch 6, 2022 (2022-03-06)5124.00[13]
When a downtown auction house is invaded by an armed crew, Hondo struggles to deal with his emotions upon learning his sister, Winnie, is among the hostages.
9713"Short Fuse"Guy FerlandKent RotherhamMarch 13, 2022 (2022-03-13)5134.15[14]
As a criminal who's terminally ill escapes from a hospital determined to settle any old scores before he dies, 20 Squad team up with a long time of Hicks's to find and defend the people the man's going after. Meanwhile, Nichelle faces a life-changing event that ultimately ends up changing her relationship with Hondo.
9814"Albatross"John TerleskyMichael GemballaMarch 20, 2022 (2022-03-20)5143.94[15]
When 20 Squad arrests a group of robbery suspects, Tan discovers his informant, Ally (who helped him during the Season 1 episode "Blindspots"), is among the group. Meanwhile, with Hicks in the field, Luca struggles to deal with his duties as the officer in charge.
9915"Donor"Lina EscoRyan KeleherMarch 27, 2022 (2022-03-27)5153.67[16]
When a gunman attacks a hospital, 20 Squad discovers it's related to a grieving father who's out for revenge after his son was denied a kidney transplant. Meanwhile, Hondo begins searching stash houses for evidence linked to a drug dealer he recently met.
10016"The Fugitive"Billy GierhartMatthew T. BrownApril 10, 2022 (2022-04-10)5163.95[17]
Hondo is forced to go on the run after deepfake video footage appears to see him shooting two fellow LAPD officers. With the assistance of 20 Squad, Hondo soon discovers that Arthur Novak (a figure from his time in Mexico), has arrived in Los Angeles seeking revenge for the death of his son.
10117"Cry Foul"Oz ScottAmelia SimsApril 17, 2022 (2022-04-17)5174.04[18]
When a series of deadly explosions strike oil derricks, 20 Squad begin hunting down an activist who's become a terrorist. Meanwhile, Hondo and Hicks deal with a Congresswoman who's a native of one of the potential areas. Also, Deacon and his wife meet with a reformed drug dealer who they believed didn't commit the murder he was imprisoned for.
10218"Family"Alrick RileyMia FichmanApril 24, 2022 (2022-04-24)5184.19[19]
After Hicks witnesses the murder of an old buddy of his just minutes after the two have met each other, the squad scrambles to discover the gunman and figure out why he has targeted a distinguished judge. Meanwhile, after Terry gets arrested, Luca is unsure of how to support him.
10319"Incoming"Oz ScottMichael Gemballa & Matthew T. BrownMay 1, 2022 (2022-05-01)5193.88[20]
When a plane full of passenger-including Street and a prisoner he's transporting-is hijacked, 20 Squad race to save everyone on board. Meanwhile, Hondo prepares to take a big step in his relationship with Nichelle.
10420"Quandary"Stephanie MarquardtSarah AldersonMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)5204.08[21]
As they arrest a weapons dealer, 20 Squad discover he's sold an array of weaponry to someone planning an attack against a politician.
10521"Zodiac"Cherie DvorakKent Rotherham & Mellori VelasquezMay 15, 2022 (2022-05-15)5214.09[22]
20 Squad investigates a home invasion that turned deadly. Meanwhile, Hondo at Leroy's request, investigates an overdose that's hit close to home.
10622"Farewell"Billy GierhartAndrew Dettmann & J. Stone AlstonMay 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)5223.36[23]

As 20 Squad prepares to say goodbye to Chris who's leaving the team after ten years, they race to stop a terrorist attack when materials are stolen from a university chemistry lab.

Note: This episode marks the final appearance of Lina Esco (Christina Alonso).

Production

On April 15, 2021, CBS renewed the series for a fifth season.[24]

Release

On May 19, 2021, it was announced that the series would move to Fridays at the 8:00 PM ET timeslot. The series leads into Magnum P.I..[25] On July 12, 2021, it was revealed that the season would premiere on October 1, 2021.[26] After airing the first eight episodes, the series moved to Sundays at 10:00 p.m. after NCIS: Los Angeles.[27]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of S.W.A.T.
No. Title Air date Timeslot (ET) Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Vagabundo" October 1, 2021 Friday
8:00 p.m.		 0.4 4.96[2] TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 "Madrugada" October 8, 2021 0.4 4.99[3] TBD TBD TBD TBD
3 "27 David" October 15, 2021 0.5 4.99[4] TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 "Sentinel" October 22, 2021 0.5 4.70[5] 0.3 2.11 0.8 6.81[28]
5 "West Coast Offense" November 5, 2021 0.5 4.93[6] TBD TBD TBD TBD
6 "Crisis Actor" November 12, 2021 0.4 4.84[7] TBD TBD TBD TBD
7 "Keep the Faith" December 3, 2021 0.5 5.33[8] 0.3 2.03 0.8 7.36[29]
8 "Safe House" December 10, 2021 0.5 4.98[9] 0.3 1.90 0.8 6.88[9]
9 "Survive" January 2, 2022 Sunday
10:00 p.m.		 0.4 3.77[10] TBD TBD TBD TBD
10 "Three Guns" January 9, 2022 0.4 3.73[11] TBD TBD TBD TBD
11 "Old School Cool" February 27, 2022 0.5 3.83[12] TBD TBD TBD TBD
12 "Provenance" March 6, 2022 0.5 4.00[13] TBD TBD TBD TBD
13 "Short Fuse" March 13, 2022 0.5 4.15[14] TBD TBD TBD TBD
14 "Albatross" March 20, 2022 0.5 3.94[15] TBD TBD TBD TBD
15 "Donor" March 27, 2022 0.5 3.67[16] TBD TBD TBD TBD
16 "The Fugitive" April 10, 2022 0.4 3.95[17] TBD TBD TBD TBD
17 "Cry Foul" April 17, 2022 0.5 4.04[18] TBD TBD TBD TBD
18 "Family" April 24, 2022 0.5 4.19[19] TBD TBD TBD TBD
19 "Incoming" May 1, 2022 0.4 3.88[20] TBD TBD TBD TBD
20 "Quandary" May 8, 2022 0.4 4.08[21] TBD TBD TBD TBD
21 "Zodiac" May 15, 2022 0.4 4.09[22] TBD TBD TBD TBD
22 "Farewell" May 22, 2022 0.3 3.36[23] TBD TBD TBD TBD

Home media

S.W.A.T.: Season Five
Set details Special features
    • 22 episodes
DVD release dates
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