S.W.A.T. is an American crimeaction drama television series, based on the 1975 television series of the same name created by Robert Hamner and developed by Rick Husky. The new series was developed by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas and Shawn Ryan,[1] and premiered on CBS on November 2, 2017.[2] The series is produced by Original Film, CBS Studios and Sony Pictures Television. In April 2021, the series was renewed for a fifth season which premiered on October 1, 2021.[3][4] In April 2022, CBS renewed the series for a sixth season which premiered on October 7, 2022.[5][6] In May 2023, CBS renewed S.W.A.T. for a seventh and final season.[7] In April 2024, the final season decision was reversed and the show was renewed for an eighth season.[8] The eighth season premiered on October 18, 2024.[9] As of November 22, 2024,[update] 147 episodes of S.W.A.T. have aired, currently in its eighth season.