Swift Justice (1996)

Mac Swift is an ex-cop with his own way of enforcing justice.

Swift Justice is an American detective drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, broadcast for one season (13 episodes) on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996. James McCaffrey stars as former Navy SEAL Mac Swift, a private investigator fired from the NYPD. He receives support from his former partner Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) and his father Al Swift (Len Cariou). Critics noted the series' emphasis on violence, specifically in the pilot's opening sequence, drawing comparisons to The Equalizer (1985–1989) and Die Hard (1988). UPN canceled the program after receiving complaints from viewers, advertisers, and critics for its stark depiction of violence. Wolf considered the cancelation a mistake due to good ratings. Further, it was praised for its visuals and McCaffrey's performance, but often criticized as being either too violent or formulaic.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

Episodes season 1

  • 1x1

    Out on a limb

  • 1x2

    Pilot

  • 1x3

    Sex, death and rock 'n' roll

  • 1x4

    Supernote

  • 1x5

    Where were you in '72?

  • 1x6

    Takin' back the street

  • 1x7

    No holds barred

  • 1x8

    Horses

  • 1x9

    Bad medicine

  • 1x10

    Isaiah's daughter

  • 1x11

    The haze

  • 1x12

    Stones

  • 1x13

    Retribution

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