and Annie Ilonzeh shared their thoughts on the series finale. Ritch said the ending will make fans want more. She spoke about how many storylines remain open. Ilonzeh said the finale will leave viewers surprised and curious. According to both, the show will end with unresolved questions.Season 8 Episode 20 will air on May 9. Former cast member Alex Russell directed the episode, and Sarah Alderson wrote it. The story will follow an arms deal that goes wrong. The team must stop dangerous weapons from reaching terrorists. The episode also shows a personal story involving Hondo’s cousin, who goes missing from Marine training.

The synopsis for the May 9 episode reads, “When Hondo's cousin goes AWOL from his Marine base during basic training, Hondo, Deacon, and Daniel Sr. take a road trip to get the kid in line; Alfaro plots to work outside the law when he discovers that his mother's abusive ex is back in her life.”All episodes of S.W.A.T. Season 8 are available for streaming on Paramount+. Viewers can catch up before the final episode airs on May 16.
CBS decided to cancel the show after Season 8 due to internal decisions, even though it maintained strong ratings across multiple seasons.

The final episode of S.W.A.T. will air on May 16, 2025, bringing the eight-season series to an official close.