Episodes
Hondo, his father Daniel Sr. and his teen charge Darryl confront the history of racial tension in Los Angeles between law ...read more 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 city in 1992 following the Rodney King verdict. Also, the SWAT team pursues El Diablo's scattered drug cartel hiding in the city and a Jihadist group detonating bombs in coordinated attacks. show less
The SWAT team acts as a domestic surveillance unit for the CIA to confirm whether an international crime lord has resurfaced in ...read more 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. Also, Tan's mother, Chan Fei, is a victim of racial discrimination, and Hondo encounters his ex-girlfriend Nichelle, for the first time since their breakup. show less
Hondo is conflicted when Leroy, his incarcerated childhood friend and Darryl's father, asks him to speak on his behalf at a ...read more Hondo is conflicted when Leroy, his incarcerated childhood friend and Darryl's father, asks him to speak on his behalf at a parole hearing. Also, SWAT helps the FBI track down a mob informant on the run from the crime family he is meant to testify against, and the team dynamic becomes complicated when Street and Tan sign up for a leadership competition Chris has been training months for. show less
Hondo is conflicted when the mayor asks him to be the public face of a new outreach campaign meant to improve the LAPD's ...read more Hondo is conflicted when the mayor asks him to be the public face of a new outreach campaign meant to improve the LAPD's stature within the Black community. Also, the team's search for a lone bomber reminds Tan of a difficult chapter in his childhood, and Chris pushes herself even further to surpass Street and Tan in a SWAT leadership competition. show less
Chris brings the team into her personal mission to save a teenage girl from a predatory religious leader; Hondo receives ...read more 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. show less
The SWAT team goes on the hunt for a sniper who is targeting the Los Angeles Fire Department by setting fires around the city to ...read more The SWAT team goes on the hunt for a sniper who is targeting the Los Angeles Fire Department by setting fires around the city to lure in unsuspecting engine companies. Also, the rivalry between Chris, Street and Tan ratchets up when Tan finds out there's an internal betting pool on which of them will win the SWAT leadership competition. And, Street and Molly's relationship is strained by his complicated history with his imprisoned mother. show less
SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, ...read more SWAT searches for a group of extremists carrying out coordinated attacks against local businesses. Also, Deacon and his wife, Annie, find themselves at odds when Annie wants to enroll their daughter, Lila, in private school show less
A tragic mission leads each member of the SWAT team to contend with their emotional distress in varied ways
As the SWAT team helps the LAPD search for the prime suspect in a woman’s disappearance, they’re joined in the field by a ...read more As the SWAT 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, tactical medic Nora Fowler (Norma Kuhling). Also, the personal strain between Chris and Street comes to a head as both await Hicks’ decision on who the winner is of a prestigious leadership competition show less
Mumford returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ...read more Mumford returns to work a 15-year-old cold case that holds a personal connection and leads to the discovery of a dangerous drug ring. Also, Hondo is leery of Leroy's motives when he discovers the recent parolee is seeking funding for a new business venture with his son, Darryl. show less
A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to ...read more 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. Also, when Daniel Sr. skips out on several family commitments, Hondo becomes concerned his father is planning to repeat history, leading to a surprising admission. show less
The team works together to hunt down a deadly band of mercenaries hired by a wealthy CEO trying to leave the country before ...read more 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. Also, Hondo is forced to confront his changing relationship with Darryl as the teen grows closer to his father, and a grief-stricken Chris hits rock bottom. show less
As the team works to stop a violent attack on the city, they're forced to confront the group responsible for the death of ...read more As the team works to stop a violent attack on the city, they're forced to confront the group responsible for the death of team member, Erika Rogers. Also, Hondo and Leroy disagree on how to handle a challenge to Darryl's fledgling business, and Luca tries to recruit new TEMS officer Nora Fowler for an annual inter-squad competition. show less
The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, ...read more The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, funneling stolen cash back into their struggling neighborhood, before the mission turns deadly. Also, Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops' racist views. show less
When escaped prisoners take control of a courthouse with Hondo and Deacon inside, the two race to save the lives of innocent ...read more 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. show less
The bombing of a police station puts Los Angeles on edge, leading the SWAT team to a final showdown with domestic extremists, ...read more The bombing of a police station puts Los Angeles on edge, leading the SWAT team to a final showdown with domestic extremists, the Imperial Dukes. Also, Hondo faces the fallout from a bold decision that threatens his future, and Tan takes a big step in his personal life. show less