
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.

During a mountain vacation, hang-gliders Craig and Mitch are trapped in a ravine; Cort learns a friend faked his own death.

Cort and Craig are trapped in an underwater cave following a major earthquake; Gina's life hangs in the balance.

Offshore oil drilling and the rescue of fishermen who claim there is a dangerous creature in the bay occupy the lifeguards.

Offshore oil drilling and the rescue of fishermen who claim there is a dangerous creature in the bay occupy the lifeguards.