
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's rebellious nephew (Chance M. Corbitt) risks his life surfing in dangerous waters near a condemned pier. With David Hasselhoff.

A hot day brings a rock concert, a gubernatorial speech and crowds of people to the beach, creating the perfect cover for an assassination attempt.

Mitch and his father deal with an ongoing conflict over Mitch's choice of careers; Summer develops a fear of entering the water.

C.J. and Stephanie encounter handsome men and danger on a getaway weekend; Mitch hires a housekeeper.