Episode guide
Baywatch: Season 1
22 episodes · premiered Apr 23, 1989
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- Episode 1: Panic at Malibu Pier Apr 23, 1989 · 1h 35m 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…
- Episode 2: In Deep Sep 22, 1989 · 42m 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…
- Episode 3: Heat Wave Sep 29, 1989 · 42m Los Angeles is having a heat wave and it's going to be a busy day for the lifeguards.
- Episode 4: Second Wave Oct 13, 1989 · 42m 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…
- Episode 5: Message in a Bottle Oct 20, 1989 · 42m 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…
- Episode 6: The Sky is Falling Oct 27, 1989 · 48m 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…
- Episode 7: The Drowning Pool Nov 3, 1989 · 48m 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…
- Episode 8: Rookie School Nov 10, 1989 · 48m 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…
- Episode 9: Cruise Ship Nov 24, 1989 · 42m 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.
- Episode 10: The Cretin of the Shallows Dec 1, 1989 · 47m 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.
- Episode 11: Shelter Me Dec 8, 1989 · 42m 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…
- Episode 12: The Reunion Dec 15, 1989 · 42m 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…
- Episode 13: Armored Car Jan 5, 1990 · 42m 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…
- Episode 14: Home Cort Jan 12, 1990 · 42m 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…
- Episode 15: We Need a Vacation Jan 26, 1990 · 42m Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Mexico for a long overdue vacation but things turn out very differently from their expectations.
- Episode 16: Muddy Waters Feb 2, 1990 · 42m 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…
- Episode 17: Snake Eyes Feb 9, 1990 · 42m 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…
- Episode 18: Eclipse Feb 23, 1990 · 42m 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…
- Episode 19: Shark Derby Mar 2, 1990 · 42m 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.
- Episode 20: The Big Race Mar 16, 1990 · 42m Cort enters a race to win the prize money and fulfil a pledge he makes on a yearly basis.
- Episode 21: Old Friends Mar 30, 1990 · 42m Mitch, Craig and Garner go on a hang gliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three.
- Episode 22: The End? Apr 6, 1990 · 42m An earthquake shakes Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.