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The Best Episodes of S.W.A.T. Season 5

Every episode of S.W.A.T. Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of S.W.A.T. Season 5!

The Best Episodes of S.W.A.T. Season 5

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. 8.1/10(379 votes)

    #1 - Farewell

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    S5:E22

    When control of a university chemistry lab is seized, the team races to thwart a devastating terror attack.

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  2. 8.0/10(417 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 8.0/10(343 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.9/10(307 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 7.8/10(373 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 7.6/10(453 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 7.6/10(365 votes)

    #7 - Provenance

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    S5:E12

    After an armed robbery crew invades a downtown auction house, the case quickly turns personal for Hondo when his sister, Winnie (April Parker Jones), is taken as one of the hostages.

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  9. 7.6/10(327 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 7.5/10(398 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.5/10(334 votes)

    #10 - Short Fuse

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    S5:E13

    A terminally ill inmate escapes from a hospital determined to settle old scores before he dies; Nichelle faces a life-changing event that affects her relationship with Hondo.

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  12. 7.5/10(318 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. 7.4/10(397 votes)

    #12 - 27 David

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    S5:E3

    When a robbery crew holds up the iconic downtown Los Angeles library, the team discovers that stolen architectural drawings could lead to a major threat against the city. Also, the squad is surprised by the arrival of a new leader, longtime LAPD veteran and former S.W.A.T. member Rodrigo Sanchez.

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  14. 7.4/10(349 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 7.3/10(629 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. 7.3/10(399 votes)

    #15 - Sentinel

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    S5:E4

    As the team races to stop a violent band of armed robbers, the search is complicated by civilians using a public safety app that encounters vigilantism; Street receives difficult news that alters his future.

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  17. 7.3/10(385 votes)

    #16 - Keep the Faith

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    S5:E7

    Hondo returns as leader; the team is pulled into a dangerous case involving a large stockpile of cash and the Russian mob; Daniel Sr. opens up to Hondo about a painful time in his past.

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  18. 7.3/10(372 votes)

    #17 - Safe House

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    S5:E8

    When an undocumented woman is violently abducted, the team forms an unlikely alliance to try and bring her home alive.

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  19. 7.3/10(356 votes)

    #18 - Three Guns

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    S5:E10

    The SWAT team partners with the DEA to locate stolen rocket launchers smuggled into Los Angeles, high-power weapons with new technology capable of cutting through armored tanks. Also, a personal issue for Tan arises when a colleague is hurt in the field; Hondo's inquiry into the arrest of a homeless veteran for Leroy, Darryl's father, sparks an idea for a new policing initiative; and Luca suspects the mother of his mentee, Kelly, wants to date him.

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  20. 7.3/10(325 votes)

    #19 - Cry Foul

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    S5:E17

    When a series of deadly explosions hits oil derricks across Los Angeles, the team must hunt down an activist-turned-terrorist; Deacon and his wife work to free a reformed drug dealer who they believe was sent away for a murder he didn't commit.

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  21. 7.2/10(370 votes)

    #20 - West Coast Offense

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    S5:E5

    When the team responds to a home invasion call, they uncover a murderous plot against a famous pro football quarterback; Hicks gets a long-awaited lead on a Jane Doe case he worked 20 years ago.

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  22. 7.2/10(315 votes)

    #21 - Quandary

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    S5:E20

    When the team discovers an illegal weapons dealer has sold stock to someone targeting a high-level politician, they rush to stop a deadly ambush.

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  23. 7.1/10(372 votes)

    #22 - Old School Cool

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    S5:E11

    Hondo and the team race to locate the hacker responsible for accessing LAPD's computers and revealing the identities of undercover officers; Street is forced to reckon with past misdeeds.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Farewell" is the best rated episode of "S.W.A.T." season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 379 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/22/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Survive".