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Season 1 - Episode Guide

Episodes

In Deep

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1989

In Deep

Instead 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

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Sep 29, 1989

Heat Wave

Two boys become stuck in a large drain that is rapidly filling with the incoming tide and Mitch leads a group to rescue them before it's too late. Meanwhile, Craig, under pressure from his law firm bosses, must make a decision whether to be a lawyer or lifeguard for the future.

Second Wave

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 13, 1989

Second Wave

An 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

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 20, 1989

Message in a Bottle

Mitch'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

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 27, 1989

The Sky is Falling

Gayle and Mitch continue to fight over Gayle's plan to take Hobie with her. 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. Thorpe later detains the money thieves in a way that impresses Eddie.

The Drowning Pool

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 3, 1989

The Drowning Pool

A 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

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1989

Rookie School

A 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

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1989

Cruise Ship

Eddie does not like Shauni's new boyfriend or the way he treats her when things do not go the way he wants. Also Hobie gets in trouble with a girl who likes him. Meanwhile, a man who organizes large parties on a boat becomes a problem for the lifeguards at Baywatch.

The Cretin of the Shallows

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 1, 1989

The Cretin of the Shallows

A new hotel opens near the beach and a string of murders occur around the same time which convinces Craig the two may be connected. Meanwhile, Eddie's dreams as he gets dental work causes him to act nervous around Craig's wife. On the beach Shauni finds herself strongly adored.

Shelter Me

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1989

Shelter Me

An 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

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 15, 1989

The Reunion

Mitch 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

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jan 5, 1990

Armored Car

A proam 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. Meanwhile, an exhibition geared to drum up interest in saving a local pier leads to Shauni & Eddie becoming trapped underwater in a locked armoured truck after part of the pier collapses.

Home Cort

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jan 12, 1990

Home Cort

A new lifeguard arrives at Baywatch and stirs up different emotions for the current staff. Jill and Shauni go into business selling sandwiches but find competition to be stiffer than expected.

We Need a Vacation

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 26, 1990

We Need a Vacation

Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Mexico for a long overdue vacation but things turn out very differently from their expectations. Meanwhile, Mitch has an unexpected houseguest and Hobie falls in love with Shaunie.

Muddy Waters

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Feb 2, 1990

Muddy Waters

Cort 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

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Feb 9, 1990

Snake Eyes

An 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

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Feb 23, 1990

Eclipse

Eddie 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

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Mar 2, 1990

Shark Derby

A 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. She is saved by Mitch but later dies from a blood aneurysm.

The Big Race

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Mar 16, 1990

The Big Race

Cort enters a race to win the prize money and fulfill a pledge he makes on a yearly basis. Meanwhile, Shauni anguishes over the events of the past few weeks and deliberates her future.

Old Friends

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Mar 30, 1990

Old Friends

Mitch, Craig and Garner go on a handgliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three. Meanwhile, Cort sees someone that he thought had died a year ago.

The End?

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Apr 6, 1990

The End?

An earthquake shakes Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.

Specials

Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Apr 23, 1989 (95 min)

Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

Pilot for the cult 90s show 'Baywatch' about a team of L.A. county lifeguards led by heroic Mitch Buchannon. Craig rescues a teen girl that develops a fatal attraction and stalks him, placing Craig's wife, Gina, in mortal danger. Jill trains rookies, and an Aussie troublemaker joins the team. A fishing trip goes horribly wrong when the boat explodes! Mitch and his mentor Al have to rescue its passengers, including Mitch's son Hobie trapped underwater in the sunken wreckage.

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