
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 stranded on an uninhabited island with a socialite who "bought" him in a bachelor auction; Cody joins a roller hockey team.

An extremely hot day brings lots of people and problems to the beach, including an overzealous Secret Service agent planning a visit by the president.

Mitch helps Special Olympics athletes raise money by organizing a beach competition featuring MTV personalities.

C.J.'s mother arrives from Las Vegas with the mob hot on her trail in pursuit of a computer disk containing details about her gangster boyfriend's gambling profits.