S.W.A.T. S.W.A.T. is an American procedural drama television series. It is based on the 1975 television series with the same name, created by Robert Hamner and produced by Rick Husky. The new series was created by Shawn Ryan and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas. It premiered on CBS in November 2017 and is produced by CBS Studios, Sony Pictures Television, and Original Film.
The series was renewed by CBS on May 9, 2019. It premiered on October 2, 2019, and will be repeated for a third season. The series was renewed by CBS for a third season on May 9, 2019. It premiered on October 2, 2019.
Ryan created the FX crime drama The Shield. The show is part of a shared universe.