A fresh wave of hopefuls descended upon Baywatch, eager to begin rookie school. Among them were familiar faces like Hobie and Manny, alongside several newcomers. Lani McKensie, a young woman of mixed Hawaiian and Caucasian heritage, harbore…

In the second week of training, April sustains an injury when struck on the head by a wave runner rider who has been persistently harassing her, Lani, and Skylar. The incident nearly results in her expulsion from rookie school. Following a …

John "J.D." Darius, a seasoned lifeguard, returns to Bayside and finds himself vying with the striking newcomer, Taylor Walsh, for the lieutenant position vacated by Mitch. The decision of who will best fill Mitch's shoes rests with him. Th…

The Memorial Day weekend brought unforeseen complications for Mitch, April, and Skylar. Their holiday plans were disrupted by the discovery of a deceased elderly Navy veteran. The veteran's two longtime comrades wished for a sea burial, a f…

April’s mother and her twelve-year-old son, Charlie, descended for a visit, and Mitch and Hobie endeavored to make the most of the weekend with him. The visit brought the stark revelation that Charlie was dying from a rare cancer, a truth A…

Roger Riptide, a television reporter known for his sensationalist approach and penchant for aerial shots from his helicopter, began broadcasting damaging details about the personal lives of the Baywatch lifeguards. This intrusion into their…

Unsettling tremors continue to ripple through the region as Mitch attempts to persuade Jordan to meet her biological mother on a fishing trip. The woman, named Rene, is white and gravely ill with a neurological disorder; she believes the af…

The relentless Santa Ana winds bring unforeseen complications for the Baywatch lifeguards. A seemingly ordinary day begins with the sudden appearance of a large hole in the sand, followed by the emergence of an uncharted sand bar. Adding to…

Mitch found himself back in contact with Craig Pomeroy, a friend from their Baywatch days. Now a lawyer by profession, Craig was in town fulfilling a final request: to pass away peacefully on the beach, within the sacred grounds of a Native…

Guilt settles upon Cody like a shroud. His decision to leave his post early, to spend time with Lani, has had devastating consequences. A young Latino woman, swimming in the ocean, has vanished. The incident has ignited a media frenzy; news…

Caroline Holden found herself back on the shores of Baywatch, a brief respite from her demanding role in a New York soap opera. However, her return took a jarring turn when she was unexpectedly taken hostage by an armed robber. The ordeal l…

News of Manny’s ingrained prejudices – stemming from his past association with a Latino street gang and compounded by his mother’s possible disapproval of his relationship with a white woman – infuriated April. Driven by anger, she impulsiv…

Following Mitch's rescue of a young girl from a live grenade on the beach, he and Cody delve into an investigation of a submerged vessel rumored to hold a hidden stash of smuggled weapons. Their search takes a perilous turn when they are ta…

Following her separation from Manny, April found herself drawn to the possibility of romance with Craig. He, grappling with a mid-life crisis brought on by his wife's departure, proved an unexpected object of her affection. April tentativel…

Mitch encountered Jenny Wade, a horseback riding instructor known for her daily rides along the Malibu beach aboard her thoroughbred, Max. An instant affection bloomed within him, and Mitch orchestrated a picnic date with Jenny through a se…

Garner Ellerbee, Mitch’s friend from his days on the force, returned to town with a proposition: help him dismantle a drug smuggling ring. The catalyst for this renewed partnership was a dead dolphin found washed ashore. Drawn into the case…

Following a heated grudge match on the water between April and Jordan, and Cody and Newman, Cody finds himself in a precarious situation. He wagered Mitch’s boat in a high-stakes race against two wealthy locals. The gamble backfired when Co…

The day deteriorated rapidly after Mitch pulled a swimmer from the water. News arrived that the rescued individual exhibited symptoms of a virulent virus, prompting the local Disease Control Center to place the entire Baywatch headquarters …

Mitch pulled Sara from her burning boat. The rescue seemed to mark the beginning of a strange turn in his life. She captivated him with a quiet charm, and soon, he found himself persuaded to allow her to work as a nanny for Neely’s infant, …

The season culminated in a three-part finale where Neely, Donna, and Lani were selected by *Inside Sports* for a week-long voyage to Alaska aboard the Dawn Princess cruise ship. During the trip, Neely confided in Mitch that she was consider…

Mitch and Cody appeared unexpectedly, interrupting Neely and Lani’s time together on the Dawn Princess. Cody made a point of staying close to Lani as she worked on a photoshoot aboard the vessel.

Gavin pursued Leslie and Hobie up the mountainside, then into the air on paragliders, until they reached a glacier. There, a tense confrontation unfolded: Leslie and Hobie were trapped in a glacial gorge, with Gavin suspended above them, wh…