Swift Justice
Season - Episode
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1 - 1Out on a Limb Mar 13, 1996 -
1 - 2Pilot Mar 20, 1996 -
1 - 3Sex, Death and Rock 'n' Roll Mar 27, 1996 -
1 - 4Supernote Apr 03, 1996 -
1 - 5Where Were You in '72? Apr 10, 1996 -
1 - 6Takin' Back the Street Apr 24, 1996 -
1 - 7No Holds Barred May 01, 1996 -
1 - 8Horses May 08, 1996 -
1 - 9Bad Medicine May 15, 1996 -
1 - 10Isaiah's Daughter May 22, 1996 -
1 - 11The Haze Jul 02, 1996 -
1 - 12Stones Jul 10, 1996 -
1 - 13Retribution Jul 17, 1996
Overview
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.



