S.W.A.T. Season 8 release schedule: Timing for all regions and time zones, explored

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Here's the complete release schedule of S.W.A.T. Season 8 (Image via Instagram/@swatcbs)

Get ready for S.W.A.T. Season 8, which premieres on October 18, 2024: a season of action that will get fans back into the Hollywood action-wrath that is LAPD's elite tactical unit. Season 8 will go into character arcs and cranked-up storylines as the series follows Hondo and his team's struggles, professionally and personally.

The premiere episode, Vanished, will launch this suspenseful story about a group racing against time to locate missing students and their bus driver. Following the live broadcasts, all episodes will be available on Paramount+.

Months later, Netflix shall host the full season. As anticipation for the series finale builds, S.W.A.T. looks to deliver an unforgettable ending laced with suspense, drama, and action that fans have grown accustomed to.


Release date and time for each S.W.A.T. Season 8 episode

S.W.A.T. Season 8 premieres on October 18, 2024, at 8 PM ET/PT on CBS, airing fresh episodes every Friday. It consists of 22 episodes, structured as a procedural since, in most cases, each episode unfolds separately.

Here is its release schedule:

Episode NumberCBS Air DateParamount+ AvailabilityTime (ET/PT)
1October 18, 2024October 19, 20248 PM / 5 PM
2October 25, 2024October 26, 20248 PM / 5 PM
3November 1, 2024November 2, 20248 PM / 5 PM
4November 8, 2024November 9, 20248 PM / 5 PM
5November 15, 2024November 16, 20248 PM / 5 PM
6November 22, 2024November 23, 20248 PM / 5 PM
7November 29, 2024November 30, 20248 PM / 5 PM
8December 6, 2024December 7, 20248 PM / 5 PM
9December 13, 2024December 14, 20248 PM / 5 PM
10 December 20, 2024 December 21, 2024 8 PM / 5 PM
11 January 3, 2025 January 4, 2025 8 PM / 5 PM
12 January 10, 2025 January 11, 2025 8 PM / 5 PM
13January 17, 2025January 18, 20258 PM / 5 PM
14January 24, 2025January 25, 20258 PM / 5 PM
15January 31, 2025February 1, 20258 PM / 5 PM
16February 7, 2025February 8, 20258 PM / 5 PM
17February 14, 2025February 15, 20258 PM / 5 PM
18February 21, 2025February 22, 20258 PM / 5 PM
19February 28, 2025February 29, 20258 PM / 5 PM
20March 7, 2025March 8, 20258 PM / 5 PM
21March 14, 2025March 15, 20258 PM / 5 PM
22March 21, 2025March 22, 2025

Here’s the release timetable detailing the premiere time across major time zones:

Time ZonePremiere Time
Eastern Time (ET)8 PM
Central Time (CT)7 PM
Mountain Time (MT)6 PM
Pacific Time (PT)5 PM
Atlantic Time (AT)9 PM
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)12 AM (next day)
Central European Time (CET)1 AM (next day)
India Standard Time (IST)5:30 AM (next day)
Japan Standard Time (JST)9 AM (next day)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)11 AM (next day)

Where to watch S.W.A.T. Season 8 and how?

S.W.A.T. Season 8 will be available across various platforms so that users can watch it on their own time. New episodes of the action-packed drama will be telecast on CBS. Shortly after the live telecasts, episodes will become available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.

New episodes can be streamed live with the Paramount+ with Showtime subscription or available the next day with a Paramount+ Essential subscription. Season 8 won't come to Netflix right away but will probably trickle onto the platform around four to five months after Season 8 ends on CBS.

This pattern mirrors the previous seasons, including season 7, made available in October 2024 after the final episode of May 2024. Fans can watch previous seasons of S.W.A.T. on Pluto TV, as they are already available on the platform.


A brief recap of S.W.A.T. Season 7

S.W.A.T. Season 7 was quite dramatic, with intense action and touching moments. The team had to work through the injury sustained by Luca as a result of the bullet when he did not retire due to the permanent damage from that very incident.

Actor Shemar Moore played the role of Hondo, who had to battle many difficulties as he faced the burden of leadership, personal loss, and the anger of his community. In this season, many threats come Hondo's way, including the recurring eco-terrorist group known as the Green Rebellion.

A remarkable event was when the team conducted a daring rescue mission to rescue the kidnapped son of an energy executive, proving their tactical and efficient teamwork.

Tension mounted in episode 10, leading to the final one, with Hondo facing a vigilante sniper terrorizing Los Angeles to harm innocent people. It was the season finale, and the Green Rebellion returned, which caused a huge explosion when Hondo and his team effectively stopped the highly destructive attack on the city.

Deacon returned to the team despite being retired, which reaffirmed his commitment to the group's mission. In the season finale, Hondo closed up the thought about his commitment to his community, setting things up for season 8.


Stay updated on Soap Central for the latest updates, exclusive insights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at season 8 as it airs this fall!

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Edited by Priscillah Mueni