Codified the tactical-team TV unit; theme became a disco-era instrumental hit.
Why it matters
Episode guide
37 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
An elite LAPD special weapons team hits high-risk assignments with military precision and 1970s network polish.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Codified the tactical-team TV unit; theme became a disco-era instrumental hit.
Creators
Robert Hamner · Rick Husky
Key cast
- Steve Forrest as Lt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson
- Robert Urich as Officer Jim Street
- Rod Perry as Sgt. David 'Deacon' Kay
- Mark Shera as Officer Dominic Luca
Flash facts
- Spelling-Goldberg production in ABC's mid-70s crime wave.
- Rhythm Heritage's theme hit Billboard #1.
- Feature film and 2017 reboot kept the brand alive.
FAQ
What network aired S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. is associated with ABC (1975–1976).
Why is S.W.A.T. in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Codified the tactical-team TV unit; theme became a disco-era instrumental hit.
Who are the key names behind S.W.A.T.?
Creators and principals include Robert Hamner, Rick Husky.
Official & further reading
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