
Lt. Mitch Buchannon is the dedicated leader of a group of lifeguards at Malibu Beach in Los Angeles. Although this prime-time soap opera features a lot of sand, sun and bikinis, it also tackles many serious themes and features multifaceted characters. "Baywatch" is known for using slow motion when the lifeguards are running.

Mitch tries to patch things up between a military officer and his daughter; Cody meets a beautiful diver.

Mitch searches for a good home for an abused boy named Tanner; Jesse receives gifts from a secret admirer.

Jessie becomes exasperated over the rivalry between Cody and JD; April finally confronts Manny and her feelings; Craig has bad news.

Mitch becomes a racecar driver; the rescue of a drowning couple results in a flurry of media attention.