
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.

A midlife crisis has Craig eyeing April, who has just broken up with Manny; Cody and Lani try tandem surfing.

Cody and JD try to make extra money collecting sea urchins; Mitch has an unusual date; Lani loses her hearing during a rescue.

Garner Ellerbee (Greg Alan Williams) returns to elicit help from Mitch (David Hasselhoff) in catching drug smugglers.

Cody makes a bet with some rich locals; Mitch rediscovers his parenting skills when Neely stays at his apartment.