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S.W.A.T. S8E20 — Devil Dog
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S.W.A.T.•Season 8•Episode 20

Devil Dog

7.9/10 · 260 votesMay 9, 202542 min

Ranked #10 of 22 in Season 8•+0.1 vs season avg

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When Hondo’s cousin goes AWOL from his Marine base during basic training, Hondo, Deacon and Daniel Sr. take a road trip to get the kid in line; Alfaro plots to work outside the law when he discovers that his mother’s abusive ex is back in

Directed byAlex Russell
Written bySarah Alderson
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Cast7

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson

Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington

David 'Deacon' Kay

David Lim

David Lim

Victor Tan

Patrick St. Esprit

Patrick St. Esprit

Robert 'Bob' Hicks

Anna Enger Ritch

Anna Enger Ritch

Zoe Powell

Niko Pepaj

Niko Pepaj

Miguel Alfaro

Annie Ilonzeh

Annie Ilonzeh

Devin Gamble

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Sarah Alderson

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Alex Russell

Alex Russell

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Episode Summary

"Devil Dog" is episode 20 of S.W.A.T. season 8. It scored 7.9/10 from 260 votes, ranking #10 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Alex Russell and written by Sarah Alderson, it aired on May 9, 2025.

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