Baywatch

Season 1

TV-PG

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Follows a team of lifeguards led by Lieutenant Mitch Buchannon save lives, deal with personal dramas, fight crime and participate in over the top adventures on a daily basis on a beach in Los Angeles, California (S1-9) and Hawaii (S10-11).

22 Episodes

Panic at Malibu Pier
E1
Panic at Malibu PierMitch Buchannon has just been promoted to lieutenant. Mitch and his ex-wife Gayle have an argument about what's best for their son Hobie. Eddie Kramer is the top rookie in the rookie class of '89, and Shauni McClain is one of the last ones to qualify. Shauni starts off as a terrible lifeguard, but the experienced Jill Riley teaches her how to become a good lifeguard.
In Deep
E2
In DeepInstead of attending summer school, Hobie decides to go power skiing with two friends, whose recklessness leads to a tragic accident. Eddie's lack of financial resources is revealed when Craig finds him sleeping in one of the lifeguard towers.
Heat Wave
E3
Heat WaveDuring the hottest day of the summer, two young boys become trapped in a storm drain that's filling up. One of them is the son of Mitch's old buddy, who's in hiding. Craig is forced to choose between his two careers.
Second Wave
E4
Second WaveAn old acquaintance of Eddie's comes to L.A. but it quickly becomes apparent that Eddie does not welcome this visit. Trevor dates a rich woman that is a handful for him to deal with and Mitch worries about upcoming mandatory tests that all lieutenants, including him, must take.
Message in a Bottle
E5
Message in a BottleMitch's former wife is planning to move to Ohio and wants to take Hobie with her. Upset over the squabbling that ensues, Hobie takes off with a friend and runs into pirates on a nearby island. Eddie and Shauni squabble after Shauni accidentally hurts Eddie.
The Sky is Falling
E6
The Sky is FallingGayle and Mitch continue to fight over Gayle's plan to take Hobie with her. She ultimately changes her mind after Hobie risks his life to save a drowning young girl. A plane crashes into the water near the beach with the occupants, after they are rescued, looking to recover a suitcase of stolen money that they had with them. Captain Thorpe decides to join Eddie and Shauni on their tower in order to teach them.
The Drowning Pool
E7
The Drowning PoolA man is found drowned off the beach and Jill suspects foul play is the reason. She begins seeing the son of the victim and during the investigation discovers the man's cousin was responsible for his father's death. A man who helped Jill bring the victim ashore decides he wants to be a lifeguard as well even though he is not qualified.
Rookie School
E8
Rookie SchoolA woman steals a book from a powerful man and hides out from him with the help of Eddie. Craig and Gina contemplate having children when they are married but have second thoughts after meeting a couple while on a romantic weekend. Trevor discovers that his hardest competitor among the rookies is doped.
Cruise Ship
E9
Cruise ShipEddie warns Shauni that her new boyfriend, Andrew, is not a good guy, but she ignores it until Andrew gives her a black eye. Craig and Mitch must stop a party boat out of control before it crashes into the crowded Santa Monica pier.
The Cretin of the Shallows
E10
The Cretin of the ShallowsA scary masked serial killer (popularly called the Night Puncher) who roams the beach at night targets a local senator. Motherly Gina takes care of Eddie after he gets his wisdom teeth pulled, which makes him have an oedipal wet dream.
Shelter Me
E11
Shelter MeAn approaching tropical storm has the Baywatch lifeguards preparing for its effects but the presence of two wanted criminals cause unforeseen events. Eddie and Shauni rest. Hobie and a girl have storm parties.
The Reunion
E12
The ReunionMitch attends his high school reunion and meets a classmate that stirs up old feelings. Eddie, frustrated at having no car, buys one at an extremely low price from a buddy but quickly discovers the reason why the cost was so low.
Armored Car
E13
Armored CarA pro-am beach volleyball tournament is being held and Trevor tries to convince Jill to be his partner for the competition. Their main rival in the competition is Jill's ex-partner which cements Jill's resolve to compete.
Home Cort
E14
Home CortMitch's charismatic but roguish old buddy, John D. Cort, joins Baywatch. However, he's actually there to pull off a shady deal. Shauni and Jill start selling sandwiches on the beach to put a shady sandwich vendor out of business.
We Need a Vacation
E15
We Need a VacationCraig, Cort and Eddie take a road trip to Mexico, but their vacation south of the border turns ugly when they tangle with an angry American tourist who won't leave them alone. At Baywatch, Mitch gets an uninvited house guest: Captain Thorp when his wife leaves him, and Hobie develops a crush on Shauni.
Muddy Waters
E16
Muddy WatersCort and Eddie go to a local water theme park to teach teenagers about lifeguard duties but one of them quickly resents Eddie's presence. At Baywatch, Hobie finds out that parents of his fellow students at school have a dim view of the occupation of lifeguarding and Shauni gets into trouble over her pinup magazine pictures.
Snake Eyes
E17
Snake EyesAn illegal offshore casino causes problems for Cort and some of his fellow lifeguards. Hobie thinks his English class is going to be a breeze when Mitch starts dating his teacher but soon learns otherwise.
Eclipse
E18
EclipseEddie believes he sees a ghost by the water and the others believe that he is losing his mind. Hobie learns that a friend's pet is going to be euthanized for an alleged attack and resolves to help both of them.
Shark Derby
E19
Shark DerbyA local business owner organizes a shark derby but the event quickly spirals out of control and leads Jill to run into the water to save a little boy but then is attacked by the shark.
The Big Race
E20
The Big RaceCort promises to come up with a load of cash for a nursing home, but he needs Mitch and Craig's help to compete with each other in a water skiing race with a big cash prize. Meanwhile, Shauni is still grief-stricken and afraid to go back in the water in the wake of Jill's death.
Old Friends
E21
Old FriendsMitch, Craig and Garner go on a hang gliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three.
The End?
E22
The End?A massive earthquake strikes Southern California causing extensive damage to headquarters. Mitch and Garner look for Craig and Cort who are trapped inside of an underwater cave where poisonous gas is emitting deadly fumes. Eddie is stuck inside of a lifeguard tower with a woman who is about to give birth.