TV series

Baywatch

Name: Baywatch
Released: 1989
Cast: Jason Momoa, Brande Roderick, Michael Bergin, Stacy Kamano, Jason Brooks

1989–2001· 11 seasons· 42 min episodesTV-PG★ 6.0Ended

On NBC · Syndication — From Tower 18 Productions · GTG Entertainment

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Synopsis

Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

Themes

sea beach los angeles, california swimming lifeguard southern california soap opera

Episodes

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E1 Panic at Malibu PierNext upApr 23, 1989 · 95 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Mitch 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.
Guest stars: Gina Hecht (Gina Pomeroy), Wendie Malick (Gayle Buchannon), Mädchen Amick (Laurie Harris), Richard Jaeckel (Al Gibson), Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Hope Marie Carlton (Trevor's Girl), Branscombe Richmond (Lifeguard), Kimber Sissons (Shauni's Blonde Friend)
E2 In DeepSep 22, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Christopher Murphy (Scott), Lance Gilbert (Ron), Gregory J. Barnett (Jim Barnett), Mitchell Flyer (Steve Flyer), Billy Beck (Fisherman), Oliver Theess (Surfer)
E3 Heat WaveSep 29, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 5.3
Synopsis
Los Angeles is having a heat wave and it's going to be a busy day for the lifeguards.
Guest stars: Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Jeffrey Byron (Steve Humboldt), Bart Braverman (Patrick Murphy), Matt Feemster (Mike Humboldt), Thomas Ian Nicholas (Ricky Blount), William Joyce (Dreyfuss), Lynda Beatie (Amy Blount), Rance Howard (Fireman)
E4 Second WaveOct 13, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Mariska Hargitay (Lisa Peters), Daniel Quinn (Jimmy Roché), Terri Hanauer (Dr. Everdon), David Spade (B.J.), Gerald Gordon (Mr. Peters), Andrew Lowery (KoKo), Richard M. Ellis (Older Surfer)
E5 Message in a BottleOct 20, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Wendie Malick (Gayle Buchannon), Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Gregory J. Barnett (Jim Barnett), John Zarchen (Rob Hedgerton), Judy Prescott (Liz), Kurt James Stefka (Rusty McNair), Zack Garrison (Duane)
E6 The Sky is FallingOct 27, 1989 · 48 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Gayle 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.
Guest stars: Wendie Malick (Gayle Buchannon), Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Jandi Swanson (Jenny Drake), James Sloyan (Harv), Carol Siskind (Sylvia), John DiSanti (Santini), Teri Fruichantie (Cindy), Ginny Wohland (Kid)
E7 The Drowning PoolNov 3, 1989 · 48 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Christopher Rich (Derrick Benton), Jeff Altman (Fred Rachins), Claude Earl Jones (Lloyd), Beatrice Colen (Ellie), Richard Roat (Alex Benton), Joanne House (Joanne Benton)
E8 Rookie SchoolNov 10, 1989 · 48 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Christine Elise (Amy Laederach / Catherine Baker), William Fichtner (Howard Ganza), Cliff Potts (Coach Coglin), Todd Bryant (Jeff Dalander), Peter Kent (Vincent), Ken Thorley (Lou), Judy Nazemetz (Phyllis)
E9 Cruise ShipNov 24, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jandi Swanson (Jenny Drake), Steven Eckholdt (Andrew Garrison), Bryan Cranston (Tom Logan), Gabriel Damon (Tod), David Brooks (Huey), Nigel Barber (Utility Lifeguard(uncredited)), Tracee Cocco (Lifeguard(uncredited))
E10 The Cretin of the ShallowsDec 1, 1989 · 47 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Wayne Tippit (Thomas Hastings), Robert Trebor (Garth Dickinson), Chris Gartin (Greg), Janice Lynde (Mary Porter), John Mahon (Arnold Anderson), Christopher Carroll (Victor Polson), Betsy Randle (Candace)
E11 Shelter MeDec 8, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael McManus (Sid Wilson), Neil Giuntoli (Frank), Sherman Howard (Dick), Jenny Lewis (Alex), Ray Girardin (Mr. Dietz), Larry Carroll (Newsman), Wendy Gordon (Newswoman), Dominic Nardini (Randy)
E12 The ReunionDec 15, 1989 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Dana Sparks (Allison Gibson), Michael Horton (Tony), Tony Higgins (Corey Darrow), Alex Hyde-White (Paul), Lenny Citrano (Mary)
E13 Armored CarJan 5, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
A 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.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Clarence Felder (George Petroni), Jon Lindstrom (Chris Barron), Thomas Wagner (Glen Biddle), Diana Barton (Mother), Candace Hutson (Little Girl)
E14 Home CortJan 12, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Grant Heslov (Buddy T. Semple), Bruce Fairbairn (Sam), J.C. MacKenzie (Marty), Lycia Naff (Wanda), S.A. Griffin (Grant), Colleen Coffey (Melinda), Drew Snyder (Jack Burton), Mickey Jones (Red)
E15 We Need a VacationJan 26, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Mexico for a long overdue vacation but things turn out very differently from their expectations.
Guest stars: Roxann Dawson (Ines), John Quade (Kyle Rigler), Aaron Lohr (Todd), Jorge Cervera Jr. (Juan), Tony Genaro (Miguel)
E16 Muddy WatersFeb 2, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Kenneth Tigar (Mr. Hollis), Sherilyn Wolter (Ms. Keller), Edward J. Moore (Madden), Ricky Paull Goldin (Tad), Terri Ivens (Sarah), Betsy Lynn George (Teen), Robert M. Koch (Maintenance Man)
E17 Snake EyesFeb 9, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Sherilyn Wolter (Amanda), Harris Laskawy (Laurence Danvier), R.J. Williams (Jeremy), Brian Haley (Danny), Tilghman Branner (Ruby), A.J. Stephans (Steve), Lou DiMaggio (Jay), Jim Fleshood (Dealer)
E18 EclipseFeb 23, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Hayley Carr (Katie), Lance Wilson-White (Kirby), R.J. Williams (Tackler), Ismael 'East' Carlo (Escudero), Hili Park (Girl in White), Douglas Bryant Johnson (Boy #1), Wayne Federman (Wayne), Stu Nahan (Newscaster)
E19 Shark DerbyMar 2, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Sherilyn Wolter (Amanda), Peter Brown (Bucky), Reed Rudy (Matt), Michael Stoyanov (Roy), Jeanine Jackson (Dr. Potter), Wendy Gordon (Reporter #1), Michele Harrell (Reporter #2)
E20 The Big RaceMar 16, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Cort enters a race to win the prize money and fulfil a pledge he makes on a yearly basis.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Hannah Cox (Gwen), Micah Grant (Stoker), Rodney Eastman (Teenager), Beau Billingslea (Dr. Olsen), Lloyd Alan (Mechanic), Janet Borrus (Woman), Jillian Longnecker (Child)
E21 Old FriendsMar 30, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
Mitch, Craig and Garner go on a hang gliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three.
Guest stars: Michael Newman (Michael 'Newmie' Newman), Susan Diol (Kate Jarvis), Jeff Lester (Lance Jarvis), Hope Marie Carlton (Woman in Boat), Marissa Ribisi (Paula), Trey Parker (Paul)
E22 The End?Apr 6, 1990 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
An earthquake shakes Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.
Guest stars: Tracy K. Shaffer (Valerie), Michael Lippman (Kid), Michael Masters (Mel), Mitchell Flyer (Radio Operator)