Screening: First S.W.A.T. Television Show Episode

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to screen the first episode of a new television show, S.W.A.T., starring Shemar Moore, an HBCU graduate (Grambling State), on Lincoln’s campus October 16 at 7 p.m. in the ICC.  

S.W.A.T. premieres November 2 on CBS at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

About S.W.A.T.

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles.  Torn between loyalty to the streets and where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson (Moore) has everything it takes to be an excellent leader and bridge the divide between his two worlds.  Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay (Jay Harrington), an experienced S.W.A.T. officer who always puts the team first, despite feeling overlooked for the lead job; Jim Street (Alex Russell), a cocky but promising new member of the group;  Christina “Chris” Alonso (Lina Esco), a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; and Dominique Luca (Kenny Johnson), an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations.  Overseeing the unit is Jessica Cortez (Stephanie Sigman), the Captain of L.A. Metro who values her job above all else, including her off-the-books relations with Hondo.  Hondo’s team enjoys an intense rivalry with another L.A. based unit led by Mumford (Peter Onorati), an aggressive leader who likes to do things his way.  With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.  Aaron Thomas, Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal Moritz, Marney Hochman, Danielle Woodrow and Pavun Shetty are executive producers for Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Television Studios.  Lin directed the first episode.

Contact: Maureen Stokes