Hey there, fans of S.W.A.T.! If you're wondering why your favorite police drama is taking a little break, you're not alone. The show has been off the air for a few weeks now, leaving viewers like you eagerly waiting to catch up with Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson and the rest of the 20-Squad. This season is particularly special because it's the last one, so every episode counts. Let's dive into why S.W.A.T. isn't on this week and when you can expect it back on CBS.
What’s Keeping 'S.W.A.T.' Off the Air?
Look, life happens, and sometimes even our favorite shows need to take a backseat. On March 28, 2025, S.W.A.T. is off the air because CBS decided to feature the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, instead. This big sporting event tends to take over the network, and it’s not just a one-time thing. There was also no new episode of S.W.A.T. on March 21, 2025, due to the tournament’s schedule. So, while basketball fans are getting their fix, S.W.A.T. fans will have to wait just a little longer.
When Can S.W.A.T. Fans Tune In Again?
Great news, folks! S.W.A.T. is set to return to its usual time of 10 p.m. ET on Friday, April 4, 2025. Mark your calendars because the episode coming up is titled “Hail Mary” and it’s going to be a nail-biter. Here’s the scoop: the plot revolves around the abduction and brutal torture of two college football stars, which puts the SWAT team on the trail of a violent drug dealer seeking vengeance for a botched drug deal. On top of that, Deacon’s heroics bring some unexpected attention, which is sure to spice things up. Oh, and guess what? Former NBA pro Kenny Smith and former NFL star Jerry Rice are set to guest star in this episode. Talk about adding some star power!
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What About the 'S.W.A.T.' Series Finale?
Alright, here’s the big question on everyone’s mind: when is the S.W.A.T. series finale? Well, buckle up because the show is expected to continue airing at its usual time until May 16, 2025. That’s when viewers will get twice the action in an epic two-part series finale starting at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. The first part, titled “Ride or Die,” will see Hondo (Shemar Moore) and his teammates sent on a dangerous mission involving a familiar face.
Here’s how it’s shaping up: when an auto carrier truck gets hijacked by a high-speed crew, Hondo encounters a ghost from his past – a violent car thief who was 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. Meanwhile, Gamble finds herself in a personal crisis when her brother, Leon, gets tangled up in the investigation, which could jeopardize her future with SWAT.
What to Expect in the Final Episode
Part two, titled “Return to Base,” is where the stakes get even higher. The SWAT team takes on its final mission when a violent crew of ex-pat Russian mercenaries holds Los Angeles hostage after planting hundreds of hidden explosives across the city. Their goal? To extort the release of their brutal leader, Dmitri Rykov. When Rykov is brought to SWAT for safekeeping, SWAT HQ comes under attack, forcing Hondo and 20-Squad to fight for their very survival.
Now, even though S.W.A.T. is wrapping up on CBS, Shemar Moore hasn’t completely given up hope that the show will continue elsewhere. In a March 2025 Instagram video, he expressed his thoughts: “The family over at S.W.A.T. – we ain’t done chasing bad guys. Helicopter chases, motorcycle chases, car chases, blowing up stuff – we ain’t done. But if you force us to be finished, we thank you. Again, nothing lasts forever, and we know that. But hey, Netflix, holler at your boy. I say to CBS, if you’re done – I know it’s about money, optics, politics – I don’t think you’re making the right choice, I’ll say that. But if you are done, I say thank you, genuinely, honestly.”
