What to Watch on Thursday: Big night for CBS includes new ‘S.W.A.T.’ debut

S.W.A.T. (10 p.m., CBS) – Shemar Moore stars as Daniel “Hondo” Harrison in this new series about a specialized tactical unit in Los Angeles.

Also on tonight . . .

Young Sheldon (8:30 p.m., CBS) – The freshman show returns after its September preview, with Sheldon trying to make his first friend by following techniques in a self-help book.

Mom (9 p.m., CBS) – Bonnie gets cold feet in the Season 5 premiere when considering her future with Adam.

A Chef’s Life (9:30 p.m., UNC-TV) – Vivian heads to a book launch in New York while the food truck is readied for a trip to Nashville.

Life in Pieces (9:30 p.m., CBS) – The Hughes move into John and Joan’s home after their kitchen is destroyed in the Season 3 opener.

How to Get Away with Murder (10 p.m., ABC) – A former colleague helps Annalise with her class action suit.