SEAL Team switched to Paramount+ in 2022 after five seasons on CBS

SEAL Team moved to Paramount+ starting with season 6, which premiered on February 27, 2022. The show had aired its first five seasons on CBS before Paramount Global (the parent company of both CBS and Paramount+) decided to move the series exclusively to the streaming service. This was part of a larger strategy by Paramount to move some of its most popular shows from traditional broadcast television to its streaming platform.

The move meant that new episodes stopped airing on CBS and became available only to Paramount+ subscribers. If you had been watching SEAL Team on CBS, you needed to switch to Paramount+ to continue following the story after season 5 ended. The show has remained on Paramount+ since that transition, with new seasons releasing on the streaming service rather than on broadcast television.

Key Takeaways

  • SEAL Team moved from CBS to Paramount+ starting with season 6 in February 2022.
  • Seasons 1 through 5 originally aired on CBS and are now available on Paramount+.
  • New episodes after season 5 are exclusive to Paramount+ and do not air on CBS.
  • You need a Paramount+ subscription to watch season 6 and beyond.

Why CBS moved SEAL Team to Paramount+

Paramount Global owns both CBS and Paramount+, and the company was working to build its streaming audience. Moving popular shows from broadcast to streaming is a common strategy for media companies trying to grow their subscriber base. SEAL Team was one of CBS's most-watched dramas, making it a valuable show to move to the streaming platform.

This shift reflected a broader industry trend: traditional broadcast networks were losing viewers to streaming services, and companies were consolidating their content on their own streaming platforms rather than splitting audiences between broadcast and streaming. By moving SEAL Team to Paramount+, the company could offer subscribers exclusive content that was not available anywhere else on television.

Where to watch SEAL Team seasons 1 through 5

All five seasons that originally aired on CBS are now available on Paramount+. You do not need to find them elsewhere—Paramount+ holds the streaming rights to the entire series. If you want to start from the beginning or catch up before watching season 6, you can stream all earlier seasons through your Paramount+ subscription.

These earlier seasons may also be available for purchase on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV, but Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for the complete series. Checking Paramount+ first is the most straightforward way to access the show.

What happened to SEAL Team on CBS after the move

SEAL Team stopped airing new episodes on CBS after season 5 concluded. The network did not continue broadcasting the show once it moved to Paramount+. If you were a CBS viewer, the show straightforward ended on that network—there were no new seasons to watch there.

CBS occasionally reruns earlier seasons, but these are older episodes from seasons 1 through 5. If you see SEAL Team listed in a CBS schedule, it is a repeat of content that originally aired years earlier, not a new episode. For current episodes, Paramount+ is the only place to watch.

How many seasons are on Paramount+ now

Paramount+ currently has all available seasons of SEAL Team. As of early 2024, the show has released multiple seasons on the streaming platform since the 2022 move. New seasons continue to premiere on Paramount+ rather than on CBS, so the streaming service remains the exclusive home for the series.

The exact number of seasons available can change as new seasons premiere, so checking Paramount+ directly will show you the current complete catalog. The platform typically makes new seasons available shortly after they finish airing, so there is usually not a long wait between a season finale and when it becomes available to stream.

Do you need a Paramount+ subscription to watch new SEAL Team episodes

Yes. Since season 6, SEAL Team is exclusive to Paramount+. You cannot watch new episodes on CBS, cable, or any other broadcast or cable network. A Paramount+ subscription is required to see any episodes from season 6 onward.

Paramount+ offers different subscription tiers—some with ads and some without—so you have options depending on your budget and preferences. Both tiers include access to SEAL Team and the rest of the Paramount+ library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch SEAL Team on CBS anymore?

CBS no longer airs new episodes of SEAL Team. The show moved exclusively to Paramount+ starting with season 6 in 2022. CBS may occasionally rerun earlier seasons, but any new content is only on Paramount+.

Are the first five seasons still on Paramount+?

Yes. All five seasons that originally aired on CBS are available on Paramount+. You can stream them anytime with a subscription, making it straightforward to start from the beginning or catch up before watching newer seasons.

What if I don't have Paramount+?

You would need to subscribe to Paramount+ to watch SEAL Team season 6 and beyond. The earlier seasons may be available for purchase on digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV if you prefer to buy individual seasons rather than subscribe.

Will SEAL Team ever go back to CBS?

There is no indication that SEAL Team will return to CBS. Paramount Global has committed to keeping the show on its streaming platform as part of its strategy to build Paramount+ viewership. The show is likely to remain exclusive to Paramount+ for the foreseeable future.