James McCaffrey
Mac Swift
Series
Watch Swift Justice (1996) Online
7.04 votes1996TV-141hEndedCrimeDrama
Synopsis
“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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Out on a LimbNow viewing1996-03-131hEx-cop turned PI Mac Swift works outside the normal law enforcement routine on cases too hot for the standard justice system. While still on the force, Swift falls for a call girl.
- 2. Pilot1996-03-201hSwift goes undercover to retrieve a young boy from his dangerous, white supremacist father, Stone Paxton, who has taken the child from his ex-wife who he has accused of polluting the boy with her liberal ideas and interracial dating habits. But when Swift's cover is blown, he is forced to do battle with the extremist, first using the information superhighway, then in hand-to-hand combat.
- 3. Sex, Death and Rock 'n' Roll1996-03-271hMac helps a rockstar's wife escape his clutches
- 4. Supernote1996-04-031hSwift is approached by Rita Vicks, a beautiful treasury agent concerned over the disappearance of her partner, Bo Maxey, who has neared obsession in his quest to find the Supernote, an impeccable counterfeit C-note he believes is being used by the Iranian government.
- 5. Where Were You in '72?1996-04-101h4.0Swift learns the latest person under his protection was involved in a bank heist to support IRA activities
- 6. Takin' Back the Street1996-04-241hWhen Mama Em, a neighborhood matriarch and old friend of Swift's father, is gunned down for trying to organize her community against a drug dealer, Swift sets out to help her daughter Sylvie bring the murderers to justice, with hope of saving Juwan, one of Sylvie's prize pupils, from a life of crime.
- 7. No Holds Barred1996-05-011h2.0Pregnant college girl Allison enlists Swift to find her missing boyfriend, college wrestler Palo Montega. Swift discovers that Palo's fanatical instructor, Dillon Brock, has other plans for Palo when he forces him to compete in a cage match that leaves only one contestant standing. Knowing that Swift is getting close to finding Palo, Brock sets a trap and Swift becomes Palo's next opponent.
- 8. Horses1996-05-081hSwift helps a horse breeder avoid selling out to a business tycoon.
- 9. Bad Medicine1996-05-151hWhen research scientist Bud Wertheim dies under suspicious—but apparently natural–circumstances, his friend and colleague Jessie McKenna enlists Swift to find out how—and why—he really died, uncovering research fraud at an up-and-coming pharmaceutical company poised to profit millions on a new cholesterol-lowering drug.
- 10. Isaiah's Daughter1996-05-221hAn Amish man, Isaiah Zook, travels to New York to search for his runaway daughter Sarah but is quickly overwhelmed by the city. Paterson happens upon the naive Isaiah and introduces him to Swift, who quickly agrees to take his case. Swift discovers that Sarah is living with an illicit pornographic star, David, who owes his producer a lot of money for drugs.
- 11. The Haze1996-07-021hPatterson asks Swift to watch over a woman somehow involved in his latest case.
- 12. Stones1996-07-101hSwift and Paterson clash on issues of strategy when cases they are working on collide. Paterson, under pressure from his superiors, may have to place a charge of Swift's in danger to bring down suspects in a series of jewel heists. Swift, feeling a responsibility to help the girl he's been trying to protect and her ex-con boyfriend, may be jeopardizing Paterson's case in the process. Can their friendship survive?
- 13. Retribution1996-07-171hA serial killer escapes and goes after those who put him away: Swift, Patterson and a criminal profiler.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Gary Dourdan
Detective Randall Patterson
Len Cariou
Al Swift
No photo Emerson St. John
Officer Williams
Availability
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FAQ
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Is Swift Justice available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Swift Justice have?
Swift Justice has 1 season and 13 episodes.
When did Swift Justice first air?
Swift Justice first aired in 1996.
Is Swift Justice still running?
Swift Justice's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Swift Justice?
Swift Justice is classified as Crime, Drama.