
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.

Cody and Alex take Timmy, Alex's autistic nephew, to swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Quest in Hawaii.

Jesse's ex-boyfriend threatens to expose her questionable past; April is devastated when she's unable to save a drowning man.

After a boating accident, Hobie could be charged with manslaughter; Jesse doubts her ability as a lifeguard.

Mitch tries to help an abused boy regain his self-confidence; Alex pursues her dream of becoming a "Jeopardy!" contestant.