seal team and swat CBS Renews Both ‘SEAL Team’ and ‘S.W.A.T.’ for Second Seasons

CBS Renews Both ‘SEAL Team’ and ‘S.W.A.T.’ for Second Seasons

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We’ve got some good news for fans of two popular freshman dramas on CBS!

The network announced today that both SEAL Team and S.W.A.T. have been renewed for second seasons.

SEAL Team (a show we’ve outlined several reasons why you should be watching) follows an elite team of Navy SEALs, led by the skilled Jason Hayes (David Boreanaz) in both their personal and professional lives.

Benjamin Cavell, Ed Redlich, Christopher Chulack, Sarah Timberman, and Carl Beverly serve as executive producers for the series.

SEAL Team AJ Buckley as Sonny Quinn and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes. Photo: Erik Voake/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
AJ Buckley as Sonny Quinn and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes. Photo: Erik Voake/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

S.W.A.T. is inspired by the classic television series and feature film of the same name stars Shemar Moore as former Marine Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson.

Aaron Rahsaan Thomas, Shawn Ryan, Justin Lin, Neal Moritz, Marney Hochman, Danielle Woodrow, and Pavun Shetty serve as executive producers for the series.

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CBS Renews Both ‘SEAL Team’ and ‘S.W.A.T.’ for Second Seasons
S.W.A.T. Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

“These exciting new dramas have been sensational additions to our schedule, are striking all the right notes creatively, and really connect with our viewers,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment.

Kahl continued: “SEAL Team has strengthened our Wednesday line up – routinely winning its time period with over 10 million viewers and allowing us to build an even more powerful night, while S.W.A.T. has improved Thursday’s 10:00 PM hour by over 2.5 million viewers versus last season. Additionally, both are among the very top streamers on our digital platforms, including CBS.com and CBS All Access. We congratulate the talented casts and producers on an amazing year as we look forward to their return next season.”

SEAL Team - Getaway Day
“Getaway Day” — Pictured left to right: Neil Brown Jr as Ray Perry, Max Thieriot as Clay Spenser, and David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes. Photo: Erik Voake/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Also renewed for a second season at CBS is the new comedy Young Sheldon, a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory.

According to the current Neilson ratings, Young Sheldon, SEAL Team, and S.W.A.T. make up three of the top five most-watched new TV shows of the season.

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Which one of these renewals are you most excited about and why? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

SEAL Team airs Wednesdays at 9/8c, and S.W.A.T. airs Thursdays at 10/9c, both on CBS.

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.