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S.W.A.T. S8E9 — Open Season

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S.W.A.T.•Season 8•Episode 9

Open Season

8.0/10 · 312 votesJan 31, 202542 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

When Hondo learns there’s a $1 million bounty on his head, 20-Squad must race to uncover the mysterious enemy from Hondo’s past who’s intent on revenge. Also, Deacon and Tan butt heads over Tan’s changes to S.W.A.T. academy.

Directed byJay Harrington

Written byCharles Haddaway

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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

Crew2

Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington

Director

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Charles Haddaway

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Open Season" is episode 9 of S.W.A.T. season 8. It scored 8.0/10 from 312 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jay Harrington and written by Charles Haddaway, it aired on January 31, 2025.

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