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THE SWAT TEAM STRUGGLES TO MAINTAIN PEACE ON THE EVE OF AN LGBTQ PRIDE FESTIVAL AFTER A HATE CRIME SPARKS CITYWIDE ANGER THAT IGNITES FURTHER VIOLENCE, ON “S.W.A.T.,” THURSDAY, FEB. 21

“Pride” – The SWAT team struggles to maintain peace on the eve of a Los Angeles LGBTQ pride festival after a hate crime sparks citywide anger that ignites further violence. As Chris grows anxious for her fellow LGBTQ community members calling for retribution, the festival reunites Commander Hicks with JP (Sterling Beaumon), his estranged gay son. Also, Street worries his mother will be sent back to prison after she fails to check in with her probation officer, and Deacon gets unexpected medical news regarding his newborn daughter, on S.W.A.T., Thursday, Feb. 21 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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REGULAR CAST:

Shemar Moore

(Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson)

Stephanie Sigman

(Jessica Cortez)

Alex Russell

(Jim Street)

Jay Harrington

(David “Deacon” Kay)

Lina Esco

(Christina “Chris” Alonso)

Kenny Johnson

(Dominique Luca)

Peter Onorati

(Jeff Mumford)

David Lim

(Victor Tan)

Patrick St. Esprit

(Commander Robert Hicks)

RECURRING CAST:

Bre Blair

(Annie Kay)

 

GUEST CAST:

Sterling Beaumon

(J.P. Hicks)

 

Jim Meskimen

(Wayne Storm)

 

Deniz Akdeniz

(Micah)

 

Bess Armstrong

(Mayor Barrett)

 

Nicki Micheaux

(Leah)

 

Akrosia Samson

(Dr. Moon)

 

Candice Ramirez

(Trista)

 

David Meunier

(Mickey)

 

S. Zylan Brooks

(RHD Detective Godfrey)

 

Julie Rei Goldstein

(Avallon)

 

London Kim

(Dr. Gorham)

 

Dan Bauer

(Jasper)

 

Dedan Donovan

(Dennis)

 

Aaron Goddard

(Angry Storm Supporter)

 

Brent Chase

(Dave Jansen)

 

WRITTEN BY: Matthew T. Brown

DIRECTED BY: Nina Lopez-Corrado

GENRE: Drama

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Shemar Moore

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Stephanie Sigman

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Alex Russell

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Jay Harrington

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Lina Esco

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Kenny Johnson

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Peter Onorati

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David Lim

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Patrick St. Esprit

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Shawn Ryan

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Aaron Rahsaan Thomas

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Shemar Moore

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Stephanie Sigman

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Alex Russell

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Jay Harrington

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Lina Esco

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Kenny Johnson

@thekennyjohnson

Peter Onorati

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David Lim

@davidbradleylim

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