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S.W.A.T. S8E22 — Return to Base (2)

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S.W.A.T.•Season 8•Episode 22

Return to Base (2)

8.4/10 · 338 votesMay 16, 202542 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 8•+0.6 vs season avg

The SWAT team undertakes its final mission when a violent crew of ex-pat Russian mercenaries holds LA hostage after planting hundreds of explosives across the city.

Directed byBilly Gierhart

Written byMatthew T. Brown, Daniela Labi

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Seasons8

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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

Crew3

B

Billy Gierhart

Director

M

Matthew T. Brown

Writer

D

Daniela Labi

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Return to Base (2)" is episode 22 of S.W.A.T. season 8. It scored 8.4/10 from 338 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Billy Gierhart and written by Matthew T. Brown, Daniela Labi, it aired on May 16, 2025.

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