Diese langlebige US-Actionserie strotzt nur so vor spärlich bekleideten perfekten Körpern. Sie gehören den „Rettungsschwimmern von Malibu“, den Titelhelden einer der weltweit erfolgreichsten US-Serien aller Zeiten.
Ihr Chef Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff) ist ein alter Hase im Lebensrettungsgeschäft und scheinbar jeder brenzligen Situation gewachsen, die an so einem gut gefüllten Strand passieren kann. Zusammen mit seinem Team aus kernigen Bademeistern und bildschönen Rettungsnixen, allen voran Playmate Pamela Anderson, die in ihrer Rolle der C.J. Parker ab der dritten Staffel der Männerwelt einheizt, rettet Mitch übermütigen Schwimmern das Leben, bekämpft Haie, beseitigt Erdbebenschäden, geht auf Ganovenjagd und bewältigt nebenbei noch große und kleine Beziehungsprobleme.
Während die Damen in den markanten roten Badeanzügen von Staffel zu Staffel immer mal wieder ausgetauscht werden, ist Buchannon der einzige, der in jeder der elf Staffeln zu sehen ist.
Panic at Malibu Pier (Folge 1) 7.0
Autor: Douglas Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1989-04-23
Laufzeit: 95 min
Übersicht: Mitch Buchannon has just been promoted to lieutenant. Mitch and his ex-wife Gayle have an argument about what's best for their son Hobie. Eddie Kramer is the top rookie in the rookie class of '89, and Shauni McClain is one of the last ones to qualify. Shauni starts off as a terrible lifeguard, but the experienced Jill Riley teaches her how to become a good lifeguard.
In Deep (Folge 2) 7.4
Autor: Douglas Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1989-09-22
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Instead of attending summer school, Hobie decides to go power skiing with two friends, whose recklessness leads to a tragic accident. Eddie's lack of financial resources is revealed when Craig finds him sleeping in one of the lifeguard towers.
Heat Wave (Folge 3) 5.4
Autor: Ernie Wallengren
Sendedatum: 1989-09-29
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Los Angeles is having a heat wave and it's going to be a busy day for the lifeguards.
Second Wave (Folge 4) 8.0
Autor: Jill Donner
Sendedatum: 1989-10-13
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: An old acquaintance of Eddie's comes to L.A. but it quickly becomes apparent that Eddie does not welcome this visit. Trevor dates a rich woman that is a handful for him to deal with and Mitch worries about upcoming mandatory tests that all lieutenants, including him, must take.
Message in a Bottle (Folge 5) 7.3
Autor: Terry Erwin
Sendedatum: 1989-10-20
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Mitch's former wife is planning to move to Ohio and wants to take Hobie with her. Upset over the squabbling that ensues, Hobie takes off with a friend and runs into pirates on a nearby island. Eddie and Shauni squabble after Shauni accidentally hurts Eddie.
The Sky is Falling (Folge 6) 7.5
Autor: Lee Goldberg
Sendedatum: 1989-10-27
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: Gayle and Mitch continue to fight over Gayle's plan to take Hobie with her. She ultimately changes her mind after Hobie risks his life to save a drowning young girl. A plane crashes into the water near the beach with the occupants, after they are rescued, looking to recover a suitcase of stolen money that they had with them. Captain Thorpe decides to join Eddie and Shauni on their tower in order to teach them.
The Drowning Pool (Folge 7) 8.0
Autor: William A. Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1989-11-03
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: A man is found drowned off the beach and Jill suspects foul play is the reason. She begins seeing the son of the victim and during the investigation discovers the man's cousin was responsible for his father's death. A man who helped Jill bring the victim ashore decides he wants to be a lifeguard as well even though he is not qualified.
Rookie School (Folge 8) 8.0
Autor: Lee Goldberg
Sendedatum: 1989-11-10
Laufzeit: 48 min
Übersicht: A woman steals a book from a powerful man and hides out from him with the help of Eddie. Craig and Gina contemplate having children when they are married but have second thoughts after meeting a couple while on a romantic weekend. Trevor discovers that his hardest competitor among the rookies is doped.
Cruise Ship (Folge 9) 8.0
Autor: Jill Donner
Sendedatum: 1989-11-24
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Eddie does not like Shauni's new boyfriend or the way he treats her when things do not go the way he wants. Also Hobie gets in trouble with a girl who likes him.
The Cretin of the Shallows (Folge 10) 7.5
Autor: Ernie Wallengren
Sendedatum: 1989-12-01
Laufzeit: 47 min
Übersicht: A new hotel opens near the beach and a string of murders occur around the same time which convinces Craig the two may be connected.
Shelter Me (Folge 11) 8.0
Autor: Terry Erwin
Sendedatum: 1989-12-08
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: An approaching tropical storm has the Baywatch lifeguards preparing for its effects but the presence of two wanted criminals cause unforeseen events. Eddie and Shauni rest. Hobie and a girl have storm parties.
The Reunion (Folge 12) 7.3
Autor: W. Reed Moran
Sendedatum: 1989-12-15
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Mitch attends his high school reunion and meets a classmate that stirs up old feelings. Eddie, frustrated at having no car, buys one at an extremely low price from a buddy but quickly discovers the reason why the cost was so low.
Armored Car (Folge 13) 7.7
Autor: Lee Goldberg
Sendedatum: 1990-01-05
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: A pro-am beach volleyball tournament is being held and Trevor tries to convince Jill to be his partner for the competition. Their main rival in the competition is Jill's ex-partner which cements Jill's resolve to compete.
Home Cort (Folge 14) 6.8
Autor: William A. Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1990-01-12
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: A new lifeguard arrives at Baywatch and stirs up different emotions for the current staff. Jill and Shauni go into business selling sandwiches but find competition to be stiffer than expected.
We Need a Vacation (Folge 15) 8.3
Autor: Lee Goldberg
Sendedatum: 1990-01-26
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Mexico for a long overdue vacation but things turn out very differently from their expectations.
Muddy Waters (Folge 16) 8.3
Autor: William A. Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1990-02-02
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Cort and Eddie go to a local water theme park to teach teenagers about lifeguard duties but one of them quickly resents Eddie's presence. At Baywatch, Hobie finds out that parents of his fellow students at school have a dim view of the occupation of lifeguarding and Shauni gets into trouble over her pinup magazine pictures.
Snake Eyes (Folge 17) 6.7
Autor: Kate Boutilier
Sendedatum: 1990-02-09
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: An illegal offshore casino causes problems for Cort and some of his fellow lifeguards. Hobie thinks his English class is going to be a breeze when Mitch starts dating his teacher but soon learns otherwise.
Eclipse (Folge 18) 7.0
Autor: Claire Whitaker
Sendedatum: 1990-02-23
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Eddie believes he sees a ghost by the water and the others believe that he is losing his mind. Hobie learns that a friend's pet is going to be euthanized for an alleged attack and resolves to help both of them.
Shark Derby (Folge 19) 7.9
Autor: Kate Boutilier
Sendedatum: 1990-03-02
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: A local business owner organizes a shark derby but the event quickly spirals out of control and leads Jill to run into the water to save a little boy but then is attacked by the shark.
The Big Race (Folge 20) 7.0
Autor: Rolf Wallengren
Sendedatum: 1990-03-16
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Cort enters a race to win the prize money and fulfil a pledge he makes on a yearly basis.
Old Friends (Folge 21) 6.8
Autor: William A. Schwartz
Sendedatum: 1990-03-30
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: Mitch, Craig and Garner go on a hang gliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three.
The End? (Folge 22) 8.2
Autor: Lee Goldberg
Sendedatum: 1990-04-06
Laufzeit: 42 min
Übersicht: An earthquake shakes Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.
