The linear ratings ticked up, and it performed well with fellow Friday night dramasFire CountryandBlue Bloods.
We knew this was a bad idea at the time, and now the data proves it.
CBS' move has backfired, preventingS.W.A.T.season 9from happening.
Season 8’s Ratings Started Out Steady
The Series Had A Loyal Audience At 8 P.M.
Despite being lower thanBlue Bloods,S.W.A.T.
’s linear ratings were stable, which is something all networks should want.
It didnt make sense to shake things up in January and move it to a later timeslot.
Its no wonder that the ratings declined as the cop drama moved to it.
Unfortunately, CBS bumpedS.W.A.T.to giveNCIS: Sydneya boost, movingS.W.A.T.out of the slot where it had been comfortable.
Shemar Moore as Hondo in SWAT season 8, episode 14, talking to someone
To make matters worse,NCIS: Sydneywas never supposed to be a broadcast series in the first place.
The team tackles high-stakes crimes in the city while addressing issues of race, loyalty, and justice.
The series is notable for its intense action sequences and the personal dramas of its members.
Shemar Moore as Hondo in SWAT season 8, episode 14, talking to someone
