Checkmates.w.a.t. : Season 6 Episode 6 May 2026

: Hondo and the 20-Squad must locate a missing flash drive—the only leverage Saint wants—to trade for Rios's life.

: The team tracks Saint to a car lot, resulting in a shootout where Rios is rescued and Saint is ultimately shot and arrested by Hondo. Subplots and Character Developments CheckmateS.W.A.T. : Season 6 Episode 6

: Includes Lombardo Boyar (Detective Rios), Michael D. Aguilar, Anna Enger Ritch (Powell), Carl Lumbly (Saint), and Peter Arpesella. Main Cast Shemar Moore Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson Alex Russell Jim Street Jay Harrington David "Deacon" Kay Kenny Johnson Dominique Luca David Lim Victor Tan Patrick St. Esprit Robert Hicks Rochelle Aytes Nichelle Carmichael : Hondo and the 20-Squad must locate a

: Following Powell’s previous insubordination, Street attempts to mentor her by sharing his own early struggles with fitting into the team. By the end of the episode, he successfully bridges the gap, inviting her to socialise with the squad. Aguilar, Anna Enger Ritch (Powell), Carl Lumbly (Saint),

: Luca and Tan become concerned by Commander Hicks's unusual behavior, such as using a stationary bike and receiving mysterious doctor calls. It is eventually revealed that Hicks was actually consulting a matchmaker and preparing for a date.