Get ready for S.W.A.T. Season 8, which premieres on October 18, 2024: a season of action that will get fans back into the Hollywood action-wrath that is LAPD's elite tactical unit. Season 8 will go into character arcs and cranked-up storylines as the series follows Hondo and his team's struggles, professionally and personally.
The premiere episode, Vanished, will launch this suspenseful story about a group racing against time to locate missing students and their bus driver. Following the live broadcasts, all episodes will be available on Paramount+.
Months later, Netflix shall host the full season. As anticipation for the series finale builds, S.W.A.T. looks to deliver an unforgettable ending laced with suspense, drama, and action that fans have grown accustomed to.
Release date and time for each S.W.A.T. Season 8 episode
S.W.A.T. Season 8 premieres on October 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS, airing fresh episodes every Friday. It consists of 22 episodes, structured as a procedural since, in most cases, each episode unfolds separately.
Here is its release schedule:
Here’s the release timetable detailing the premiere time across major time zones:
Where to watch S.W.A.T. Season 8 and how?
S.W.A.T. Season 8 will be available across various platforms so that users can watch it on their own time. New episodes of the action-packed drama will be telecast on CBS. Shortly after the live telecasts, episodes will become available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.
New episodes can be streamed live with the Paramount+ with Showtime subscription or available the next day with a Paramount+ Essential subscription. Season 8 won't come to Netflix right away but will probably trickle onto the platform around four to five months after Season 8 ends on CBS.
This pattern mirrors the previous seasons, including season 7, made available in October 2024 after the final episode of May 2024. Fans can watch previous seasons of S.W.A.T. on Pluto TV, as they are already available on the platform.
A brief recap of S.W.A.T. Season 7
S.W.A.T. Season 7 was quite dramatic, with intense action and touching moments. The team had to work through the injury sustained by Luca as a result of the bullet when he did not retire due to the permanent damage from that very incident.
Actor Shemar Moore played the role of Hondo, who had to battle many difficulties as he faced the burden of leadership, personal loss, and the anger of his community. In this season, many threats come Hondo's way, including the recurring eco-terrorist group known as the Green Rebellion.
A remarkable event was when the team conducted a daring rescue mission to rescue the kidnapped son of an energy executive, proving their tactical and efficient teamwork.
Tension mounted in episode 10, leading to the final one, with Hondo facing a vigilante sniper terrorizing Los Angeles to harm innocent people. It was the season finale, and the Green Rebellion returned, which caused a huge explosion when Hondo and his team effectively stopped the highly destructive attack on the city.
Deacon returned to the team despite being retired, which reaffirmed his commitment to the group's mission. In the season finale, Hondo closed up the thought about his commitment to his community, setting things up for season 8.
Stay updated on Soap Central for the latest updates, exclusive insights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at season 8 as it airs this fall!
