Dallas SWAT
2006 - 2007
Episode 1
5th January 2006Episode 1
The first episode of the new real-life series follows members of the Dallas SWAT team as they handle their life-threatening job and stressful personal lives. Sr. Corporal Rich Emberlin and Sr. Corporal Robert Cockerill must charge into a house to nab a murder suspect who allegedly knifed his neighbor to death. Meanwhile, in their off hours, Emberlin tries desperately to get his ex-girlfriend back, and Cockerill must get his aging, painful body in shape for the grueling World SWAT Games.Season 1, Episode 2
12th January 2006Episode 2
SWAT team negotiator Jake "JD" Byas faces the toughest challenge of his career - dealing with an armed murder suspect barricaded on a ledge who's threatening to kill himself and anyone who tries to get him down. Meanwhile, another SWAT team surrounds the home of a drug dealer, but there's an 18-month-old baby inside. The team knows that protecting the baby will mean leaving themselves open to greater risk of injury when they rush inside.Season 1, Episode 3
19th January 2006Episode 3
The team deals with a case involving prostitution, and a confrontation with a man threatening to kill himself.Season 1, Episode 4
26th January 2006Episode 4
A team prepares to grab a robbery suspect, but the criminal may be holding a child hostage. Also: a meth lab is stormed.Season 1, Episode 5
9th February 2006Episode 5
Suspected crack-cocaine dealers are barricaded in a house, and a SWAT leader and his girlfriend sign up for flying lessons.Season 1, Episode 6
20th April 2006Episode 6
Senior Cpl. Rich Emberlin and his team face a gang of alleged crack dealers who have built a fortified cage around their house; Senior Cpl. Christian D'Alesandro heads an effort to persuade officers to pose for a charity calendar to benefit the families of fallen police officers.Season 1, Episode 7
27th April 2006Episode 7
A man barricades himself in his apartment, firing a weapon out the window; a last-minute ATF warrant interferes with an officer's family plans; a narcotics warrant is served at a home where two young children live.Season 1, Episode 8
4th May 2006Episode 8
A parole violation in Dallas and a drug-related case are investigated.Season 1, Episode 9
1st June 2006Episode 9
A raid on a strip club makes use of the team's training in rappelling and rope climbing. Also: an undercover drug sting.Season 1 finale
8th June 2006Episode 10
Team members try to capture a murder suspect who is barricaded in his mother's home; and four team members are shot by an alleged drug dealer.Dallas SWAT is a reality television show that followed the Dallas, Texas SWAT team. The series ran for 3 seasons starting from 2006 to 2007 and aired on the A&E Network. It also spawned two spin off shows, Detroit SWAT and Kansas City SWAT. Its popular theme song titled "Behind the Blue" was written and performed by Brooklyn, NY band The Shapes.