S.W.A.T. (2017 TV series, season 4)

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S.W.A.T.
Season 4
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes18
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseNovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11) –
May 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)
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The fourth season of S.W.A.T., an American police procedural drama television series, premiered on November 11, 2020 and concluded on May 26, 2021 on CBS with 18 episodes produced.

The season dealt with real life serious issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and racial tension in Los Angeles between law enforcement and the Black community following the aftermaths of the Killing of Breonna Taylor, and the Murder of George Floyd.

For the 2020–21 U.S. television season, the fourth season of S.W.A.T. ranked #42 with a total of 5.96 million viewers.[1]

Cast and characters[]

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

Main[]

Recurring[]

Episodes[]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
671"3 Seventeen Year Olds"Billy GierhartAaron Rahsaan ThomasNovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)4012.75[2]

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to take hold in Los Angeles, the SWAT team continues the pursuit of El Diablo's drug cartel scattered in the city and hunting down Jihadist group detonating bombs in coordinated attacks. Meanwhile, Hondo, his father, Daniel Sr. and his teen charge Darryl confront the history of racial tension in Los Angeles between law enforcement and the Black community, through flashbacks to the 1992 Los Angeles riots following the Rodney King verdict.

Note: this episode takes place in March 2020, right before lockdown and shelter-in-place orders were issued.
682"Stakeout"Billy GierhartKent RotherhamNovember 11, 2020 (2020-11-11)4022.56[2]
The SWAT team acts as a domestic surveillance unit for the CIA to confirm whether an international crime lord has resurfaced in Los Angeles after being off-grid for years. Meanwhile, Tan searches a person responsible for a racial altercation on his mother, Chan Fei, and Hondo encounters his ex-girlfriend Nichelle for the first time since their breakup.
693"The Black Hand Man"Doug AarniokoskiAaron Rahsaan Thomas & Matthew T. BrownNovember 18, 2020 (2020-11-18)4032.25[3]
SWAT works to find an FBI informant on the run from the crime family he is testifying against. Meanwhile, the dynamic between Chris, Street and Tan gets tense when it's revealed they're all competing for a liaison position at a leadership conference, and Hondo is asked to speak at the parole hearing of Leroy, leading to Hondo having to think about the right decision for him and Darryl.
704"Memento Mori"Doug AarniokoskiVJ BoydNovember 25, 2020 (2020-11-25)4043.39[4]
SWAT works to find the person threatening to attack the memorial of Rhodium, a singer who spoke out on police brutality. Deacon comes to blows with Rhodium's mother after their differing views leads to her requesting his removal from this assignment. Meanwhile, Leroy is released from prison and Hondo struggles to keep Darryl from falling back into old habits without separating him from his father.
715"Fracture"Oz ScottMunis RashidDecember 9, 2020 (2020-12-09)4053.88[5]
The team works to find a bomber who is targeting victims who have no apparent connection with each other. Tan becomes visibly affected when it's shown that the bomber is suffering from schizophrenia, an illness his father went through. Hondo is also asked by Lynch to be the face of a campaign to reach out to the black communities in an attempt for recruiting. Hondo rejects this idea, but comes up with a new idea to create a forum for black LAPD officers to explain the difficulties of being a black police officer. Meanwhile, Chris, Street and Tan compete for the title of "Master Gunner" with fellow SWAT officers, with Street beating Chris by less than two-tenths of a second.
726"Hopeless Sinner"Cherie DvorakAlison CrossDecember 16, 2020 (2020-12-16)4064.06[6]
Chris brings the team into her personal mission to save a teenage girl from a predatory religious leader; Hondo receives troubling news about Darryl; Tan's wedding planning hits a snag.
737"Under Fire"Jann TurnerAndrew DettmanJanuary 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)4073.28[7]
A sniper targets the Los Angeles Fire Department; the rivalry between Chris, Street and Tan ratchets up; Street and Molly's relationship is strained by his complicated history with his imprisoned mother.
748"Crusade"Billy GierhartSarah AldersonJanuary 27, 2021 (2021-01-27)4083.08[8]
The team searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses; Deacon and his wife find themselves at odds when she wants to enroll their daughter in private school.
759"Next of Kin"Cherie DvorakMichael GemballaFebruary 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)4092.99[9]
A tragic mission leads each member of the SWAT team to contend with their emotional distress in varied ways.
7610"Buried"Paul BernardRobert WittstadtMarch 3, 2021 (2021-03-03)4103.62[10]
As the team helps the LAPD search for the prime suspect in a woman's disappearance, they're joined in the field by a new team member; the strain between Chris and Street comes to a head.
7711"Positive Thinking"Guy FerlandVJ Boyd & Sarah AldersonMarch 10, 2021 (2021-03-10)4112.84[11]
Mumford returns to work and investigates a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ring; Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives.
7812"U-Turn"Larry TengNiceole R. LevyMarch 24, 2021 (2021-03-24)4123.71[12]
A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to save a group of international activists.
7913"Sins of the Fathers"Guy FerlandMunis Rashid & Alison CrossApril 7, 2021 (2021-04-07)4133.10[13]
The team works together to hunt down a deadly band of mercenaries hired by a wealthy CEO trying to leave the country before he's arrested for running a massive Ponzi scheme; Hondo is forced to confront his changing relationship with Darryl.
8014"Reckoning"Maja VrviloAmelia SimsApril 21, 2021 (2021-04-21)4143.06[14]
As the team works to stop a violent attack on the city, they're forced to confront the group responsible for the death of a team member; Hondo and Leroy disagree on how to handle a challenge to Darryl's fledgling business.
8115"Local Heroes"Jann TurnerMatthew T. BrownMay 5, 2021 (2021-05-05)4153.11[15]
The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods; Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops' racist views.
8216"Lockdown"Maja VrviloKent Rotherham & Robert WittstadtMay 12, 2021 (2021-05-12)4162.96[16]
When escaped prisoners take control of a courthouse with Hondo and Deacon inside, the two race to save the lives of innocent civilians while trying to avoid detection themselves; Street visits his mother in the hospital and faces a pivotal decision.
8317"Whistleblower"Cherie DvorakRyan KeleherMay 19, 2021 (2021-05-19)4173.13[17]
The team races to rescue victims of a sex trafficking ring that is preying on disenfranchised women; Hondo finds himself at odds with Leroy and Darryl over the future of their business; Street confronts Chris about meeting with his hospitalized mom.
8418"Veritas Vincit"Billy GierhartNiceole R. Levy & Michael GemballaMay 26, 2021 (2021-05-26)4183.17[18]
The bombing of a police station puts Los Angeles on edge, leading the team to a final showdown with the Imperial Dukes; Hondo faces the fallout from a bold decision that threatens his future; Tan takes a big step in his personal life.

Production[]

On May 6, 2020, CBS renewed the series for a fourth season.[19]

Broadcast and release[]

The fourth season of S.W.A.T. was set to be a mid-season premiere.[20] However, on July 14 it was announced that it would switch places with Survivor, and premiered on November 11, 2020.[21][22]

Reception[]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per episode of S.W.A.T.
No. Title Air date Rating
(18–49)		 Viewers
(millions)		 DVR
(18–49)		 DVR viewers
(millions)		 Total
(18–49)		 Total viewers
(millions)
1 "3 Seventeen Year Olds" November 11, 2020 0.4 2.75[2] 0.5 2.70 0.9 5.45[23]
2 "Stakeout" November 11, 2020 0.4 2.56[2] 0.4 2.70 0.8 5.27[23]
3 "The Black Hand Man" November 18, 2020 0.3 2.25[3] N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 "Memento Mori" November 25, 2020 0.4 3.39[4] N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 "Fracture" December 9, 2020 0.5 3.88[5] N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 "Hopeless Sinner" December 16, 2020 0.5 4.06[6] N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 "Under Fire" January 13, 2021 0.4 3.28[7] 0.5 2.90 0.9 6.18[24]
8 "Crusade" January 27, 2021 0.4 3.08[8] N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 "Next of Kin" February 17, 2021 0.4 2.99[9] 0.5 2.98 0.9 5.97[25]
10 "Buried" March 3, 2021 0.5 3.62[10] 0.4 2.84 0.9 6.46[26]
11 "Positive Thinking" March 10, 2021 0.4 2.84[11] 0.5 3.06 0.9 5.90[27]
12 "U-Turn" March 24, 2021 0.6 3.71[12] N/A N/A N/A N/A
13 "Sins of the Fathers" April 7, 2021 0.4 3.10[13] 0.5 2.91 0.9 6.01[28]
14 "Reckoning" April 21, 2021 0.4 3.06[14] 0.6 2.93 1.0 5.99[29]
15 "Local Heroes" May 5, 2021 0.4 3.11[15] 0.4 2.83 0.9 5.94[30]
16 "Lockdown" May 12, 2021 0.4 2.96[16] 0.4 2.63 0.8 5.59[16]
17 "Whistleblower" May 19, 2021 0.4 3.13[17] 0.5 2.57 0.9 5.70[17]
18 "Veritas Vincit" May 26, 2021 0.5 3.17[18] 0.5 2.79 0.9 5.96[18]

Home media[]

S.W.A.T.: Season Four
Set details Special features
DVD release dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
August 24, 2021[31] September 23, 2021[citation needed]

References[]

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