CBS Cancels 'S.W.A.T.' After Eight Seasons, Marking Final End
The action drama, starring Shemar Moore, concludes its run following repeated renewals and cancellations over recent years.
- CBS has officially canceled 'S.W.A.T.' for the third and final time, ending the series after its eighth season and 163 episodes.
- The show had previously been canceled and revived twice, with its seventh and eighth seasons initially announced as final before unexpected renewals.
- 'S.W.A.T.' struggled with declining viewership, ranking last among CBS's 14 dramas this season despite receiving a full 22-episode order for its eighth season.
- The cancellation follows CBS's recent decisions to end 'FBI: Most Wanted' and 'FBI: International,' as the network shifts focus to new series and spinoffs.
- Producers and cast, including Shemar Moore and showrunner Andrew Dettmann, expressed gratitude to fans and concern for the crew affected by the decision.