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

The team goes to Australia after Jake learns that his ex-wife has died, leaving him a son he never knew existed.

Jake's plans to take Terry to California go awry and the team's friendly competition comes to an abrupt end.

Mitch and Cody (David Hasselhoff, David Chokachi) attempt to uncover the mysterious situation surrounding a beautiful violinist.