‘SWAT’ Season 6 Episode 9 Preview: Photos, Cast, Plot and Air Date

CBS’s S.W.A.T. will return from a month-long winter break with season six episode nine, airing on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT. Episode nine, “Pariah,” was directed by Cherie Dvorak from a script by Michael Gemballa.

Season six stars Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca, David Lim as Victor Tan, Patrick St. Esprit as Commander Robert Hicks, and Rochelle Aytes as Nichelle.

“Pariah” Plot: When faced with a series of random shootings, one SWAT member’s family connections could be the key to stopping the next attack. Also, Hondo prepares to meet Rochelle’s parents for the first time, and Tan helps Luca navigate a sensitive situation.

Episode nine guest stars include David Rees Snell, Brigitte Kali Canales, Kelly Overton, D. Elliot Woods, Damien Leake, and Rhied DeCastro. Lys Perez, Alejandro DeAnda, Jandres Burgos, Alfredo Martinez Castillo, Deja Monique Cruz, and Monnae Michaell also guest star.

The Plot:

S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds. Committed to the job and embracing personal change, Hondo prepares for fatherhood with his girlfriend, Nichelle, the operator of a South LA community center.

The other members of Hondo’s elite S.W.A.T. unit include David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced S.W.A.T. officer and dedicated family man who always puts the team first; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high-risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, the team’s cocky newest member.

Responsible for the management of all Metro Division S.W.A.T. units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.