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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 14 Episode 2 - Don't Blink
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S14:E2

    A significant turning point in Atwater's life prompts him to make a decision about his future.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  2. undefined Season 13 Episode 16 - Restored
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S13:E16

    Torres tries to stop the cycle of violence after a teenager is killed in an act of revenge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  3. undefined Season 11 Episode 6 - Survival
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S11:E6

    Intelligence teams up with ASA Chapman to take on an abduction case involving a teenager. The case hits close to home for Voight, leading him to take a personal interest in finding justice for the victim.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - Deadlocked
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S10:E16

    Voight takes the stand in a high-stakes murder trial against notorious drug kingpin Arturo Morales. When it becomes clear that Morales and his henchmen have compromised a juror, Voight and the team work furiously to ensure justice prevails.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  5. undefined Season 13 Episode 19 - Going Back
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S13:E19

    Ruzek’s investigation into a mysterious VHS tape found in his father’s belongings has unexpected consequences, sending the Intelligence Unit scrambling to uncover the truth behind a cold case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  6. undefined Season 12 Episode 10 - Zoe
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S12:E10

    An unexpected visitor causes disruption for Ruzek and Burgess amidst an emotional investigation involving an unidentified young girl.

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    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Good Cop
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    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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    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  8. undefined Season 12 Episode 3 - Off Switch
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S12:E3

    Atwater struggles to find balance as he teams up with a forensic psychologist on an armed robbery case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  9. undefined Season 12 Episode 17 - Transference
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S12:E17

    The search for the suspect in a shooting uncovers a surprising personal connection to Atwater and Val, raising questions about their relationship status.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Hunted
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E21

    Hondo and Deacon must apply all their SWAT training and skills to evade a gang of armed mercenaries hunting them in the Angeles Mountains following an ambush. Also, Chris oversteps in an attempt to help a female SWAT trainee she suspects isn’t being evaluated fairly.

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    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Vice
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E19

    The SWAT team searches for an escaped convict who plans to kill Tan and every member of law enforcement who helped put him in prison years ago. Also, Chris comes face to face with internal corruption when she arrests a young man who is given a free pass due to his powerful father, and a surprise visit by Hondo’s sister, Winnie, puts pressure on his relationship with Nichelle.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Madrugada
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Local Heroes
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S4:E15

    The team tries to track down a media-savvy crew of bank robbers who consider themselves a band of modern-day Robin Hoods, funneling stolen cash back into their struggling neighborhood, before the mission turns deadly. Also, Hondo and Deacon clash over how to deal with a group of cops' racist views.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - The Black Hand Man
    6.1/10(10 votes)

    S4:E3

    Hondo is conflicted when Leroy, his incarcerated childhood friend and Darryl's father, asks him to speak on his behalf at a parole hearing. Also, SWAT helps the FBI track down a mob informant on the run from the crime family he is meant to testify against, and the team dynamic becomes complicated when Street and Tan sign up for a leadership competition Chris has been training months for.

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    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Pride
    4.7/10(12 votes)

    S2:E16

    The SWAT team struggles to maintain peace on the eve of a Los Angeles LGBTQ pride festival after a hate crime sparks citywide anger that ignites further violence. As Chris grows anxious for her fellow LGBTQ community members calling for retribution, the festival reunites Commander Hicks with JP, his estranged gay son. Also, Street worries his mother will be sent back to prison after she fails to check in with her probation officer, and Deacon gets unexpected medical news regarding his newborn daughter.

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    Writer:Matthew Thomas Brown

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Matthew Thomas Brown Ratings Summary

"Don't Blink" is the best rated episode written by Matthew Thomas Brown. It scored 8.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/14/2026 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Restored".