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The Best Episodes of S.W.A.T.

Every episode of S.W.A.T. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of S.W.A.T.!

The Best Episodes of S.W.A.T.

A locally born and bred S.W.A.T. lieutenant is torn between loyalty to the streets and duty to his fellow officers when he's tasked to run...

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  1. 9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Vanished

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    S8:E1

    SWAT tackles a mission with personal ties for Hondo when they race to find a group of missing students and their bus driver, Hondo's former high school football coach. Also, Hicks has reservations regarding Hondo's new 20-Squad team addition, Devin Gamble, a cop with a family background deeply entrenched in crime.

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  2. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Gang Unit

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    S8:E2

    When a spree of brutal stash house robberies spills into L.A., 20-Squad must team up with the sheriff's department's gang unit to unmask a violent crew who leaves no witness alive.

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  3. 8.9/10(973 votes)

    #3 - School

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    S2:E11

    The SWAT team faces difficult reminders of a past school shooting when they receive a warning that a copycat plans to re-enact the crime. As the team races to stop the new threat, they flash back to the day of the tense first mission.

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  4. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Fugitive

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    S5:E16

    When bodycam footage left at a local news station seems to show Hondo shooting two police officers, he is forced to go on the run while the team works to clear his name.

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  5. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Albatross

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    S5:E14

    When the team busts a group of dangerous robbery suspects; Tan is confronted with a pivotal figure from his past; Luca is tapped to temporarily stand in for Hicks.

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  6. 8.3/10(272 votes)

    #6 - Last Call

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    S7:E7

    After the shocking shooting of a member of 20-Squad, Hondo and the team launch a citywide manhunt for the robbery crew responsible. Meanwhile, Deacon's plans for his future hit a snag, and Powell and Alfaro clash over a tricky issue.

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  8. 8.3/10(240 votes)

    #7 - Twenty Squad

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    S7:E13

    SWAT faces their deadliest adversary yet when a violent cell of extremists looks to extract vengeance by blowing up half of Los Angeles, potentially killing thousands.

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  9. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Survive

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    S5:E9

    When Deacon enlists Chris’ help on an off-duty private security detail, they struggle to survive when they’re attacked by a drug cartel looking to kidnap their wealthy VIP client, on the new day and time.

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  10. 8.1/10(480 votes)

    #9 - Invisible

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    S2:E19

    The abduction of Luca and Street’s neighbor sends the SWAT team in pursuit of a home invasion crew targeting domestic workers to gain entry into upscale homes. Also, the SWAT division prepares to help Mumford mark a major career milestone.

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    Director:John Terlesky
    Writer:A.C. Allen
  11. 8.1/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Vagabundo

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    S5:E1

    In the aftermath of his decision to speak out in the press, Hondo retreats to a quiet town in Mexico to reassess his life and professional future, only to find himself reluctantly drawn into one local family's fight for justice.

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  12. 8.1/10(303 votes)

    #11 - Legacy

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    S6:E22

    The team works with the DEA and their iron-jawed leader, Mack Boyle, to stop a ruthless cartel boss waging war on the streets of Los Angeles as he exacts revenge on those who killed his son.

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  13. 8.1/10(247 votes)

    #12 - Family Man

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    S7:E8

    The SWAT team faces off with a family of doomsday preppers barricaded inside their fortress of a home, and Deacon finds himself at the center of the storm. Also, Tan clashes with a reporter covering the situation and Powell grapples with meeting the child she gave up for adoption 18 years ago.

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  14. 8.1/10(244 votes)

    #13 - SNAFU

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    S7:E10

    As 20-Squad scrambles to track down a cold-blooded sniper terrorizing Los Angeles, Hondo discovers a link to his own South L.A. neighborhood that brings a personal twist to the hunt for the deadly shooter. Meanwhile, Tan finds himself questioning his leadership abilities while Powell and Alfaro compete in a classic game of SWAT tag.

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  15. 8.0/10(582 votes)

    #14 - S.O.S.

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    S2:E5

    Hondo and Lina go undercover to infiltrate and take back a cruise ship that’s under siege by drug smugglers who will execute passengers if they detect police on board. Street enters the SWAT Training Academy and finds the competition fiercer than he expected.

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  16. 8.0/10(514 votes)

    #15 - 1000 Joules

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    S2:E10

    The SWAT team sets out to recover dozens of DNA evidence kits stolen from an LAPD crime lab and bring in the crew responsible, after a close friend of Hicks is harmed during the theft. Financial strain at home makes it difficult for Deacon to focus on his role as leader of the SWAT division’s annual holiday toy drive.

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  17. 8.0/10(494 votes)

    #16 - Day of Dread

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    S2:E21

    The SWAT team finds itself under internal investigation after a civilian is killed as they attempted to bring in the city’s most wanted criminal. As the mission details are revealed, the force’s internal affairs team calls Hondo’s leadership into question.

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    Director:Alrick Riley
  18. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Good Cop

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    S3:E12

    Hondo and the SWAT team rally to support Street when he puts his life on the line to help his foster brother Nate break away from a drug ring.

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  19. 8.0/10(410 votes)

    #18 - Lockdown

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    S4:E16

    When four escaped prisoners take control of a courthouse with Hondo and Deacon inside but unarmed, 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.

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  20. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Madrugada

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    S5:E2

    Still in Mexico, Hondo teams up with a local cop for a dangerous rescue mission, only to find himself with a target on his back. Also, back in Los Angeles, Hicks considers disbanding the team for good.

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  21. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Crisis Actor

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    S5:E6

    When armed gunmen storm the set of a controversial cable news show that promotes conspiracy theories, the team races to prevent a hostage situation from escalating on live TV. Also, Chris supports Street as he prepares for his mother’s funeral.

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  22. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Donor

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    S5:E15

    When hospital employees are targeted by a gunman, the SWAT team races to find a grieving father whose son was denied a kidney transplant; Hondo searches for evidence behind an alarming rise in Los Angeles stash houses.

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  23. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Family

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    S5:E18

    When Hicks witnesses the assassination of his longtime friend, the team races to find the shooter and determine why he was targeted; Luca struggles with how to help his brother after he's arrested.

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  24. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Incoming

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    S5:E19

    When a plane carrying Street and the dangerous prisoner he's transporting is hijacked, the team races to save the innocent passengers onboard -- and one of their own; Hondo takes a big step in his relationship with Nichelle.

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  25. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Zodiac

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    S5:E21

    When a home invasion turns deadly, the team embarks on a race to track down priceless antique artifacts before any more lives are lost; Leroy enlists Hondo's help after an overdose hits close to home.

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  26. 8.0/10(273 votes)

    #25 - End of the Road

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    S7:E5

    While training with Long Beach SWAT, Street discovers a biker club has stolen a cache of armor-piercing bullets and brings 20-Squad into the hunt for the gang before they can pull off a daring and deadly heist. As Hondo struggles with changes at work, Nichelle finds herself at odds with her former colleague Bruce.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Vanished" is the best rated episode of "S.W.A.T.". It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/18/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gang Unit".