S.W.A.T.
“When you're in trouble, you call the police. When the police are in trouble, they call S.W.A.T.”
Series Overview
S.W.A.T. is an American action/crime drama series about the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics team operating in an unidentified California city. A spin-off of The Rookies, the series aired on ABC from February 1975 to April 1976. Like The Rookies, S.W.A.T. was produced by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 37 Episodes
1975 – 1976
Premiered: Mon, Feb 24, 1975
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “Officer Luca, You're Dead”
Luca is charged with manslaughter after he is forced to kill a man who was holding his own wife hostage at gunpoint.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Get Lost in TV - S.W.A.T. Marathon 10/29
Type: Featurette • Published 2017-10-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Stanley, Robert Hamner
Aaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Goldberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About S.W.A.T.
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What is S.W.A.T. about?
S.W.A.T. is an American action/crime drama series about the adventures of a Special Weapons And Tactics team operating in an unidentified California city. A spin-off of The Rookies, the series aired on ABC from February 1975 to April 1976. Like The Rookies, S.W.A.T. was produced by Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg.
How many seasons does S.W.A.T. have?
S.W.A.T. comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in S.W.A.T.?
Key cast members in S.W.A.T. include Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera, James Coleman.
Who created or directed S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. was developed and directed by Lee Stanley, Robert Hamner.