TV Movie. Panic at Malibu Pier  

First aired: 4/23/1989    Production Code: 8601

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 order to cheer Hobie up, Mitch and his old lifeguard friend Al Gibson, takes Hobie on a fishing trip. Then something happens and the boat sinks below the surface. Mitch and Al have to rescue the people on the boat. Disaster strike during the final rescue when Al gets trapped inside the wreck and dies. Baywatch arranges a funeral at sea for Al, with Mitch holding a speech. Meanwhile, Craig Pomeroy rescues a girl named Laurie. She is crazy and tells Gina at a party that she and Craig has had sex together. Then Laurie tries to kill Gina under a pier. But Craig comes to her rescue just in time. Trevor Cole from Australia works as a lifeguard at the local beach club. Trevor thinks that he's the best and Mitch immediately dislikes him. Even though Mitch doesn't like him, he tries to imitate him by climbing up a pipe using just arms and legs.

2. In Deep  

First aired: 9/22/1989    Production Code: 8602

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.

3. Heat Wave  

First aired: 9/29/1989    Production Code: 8603

Two people become stuck in a large drain that is rapidly filling with the incoming tide and Mitch leads a group to rescue them before it's too late. Meanwhile, Craig, under pressure from his law firm bosses, must make a decision whether to be a lawyer or lifeguard for the future.

4. Second Wave  

First aired: 10/13/1989    Production Code: 8604

An old acquaintance of Eddie's comes to L.A. but it quickly becomes apparent that Eddie doesn't 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.

5. Message in a Bottle  

First aired: 10/20/1989    Production Code: 8605

Mitch's ex-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 accidently hurts Eddie.

6. The Sky is Falling  

First aired: 10/27/1989    Production Code: 8607

Gayle and Mitch continue to fight over Gayle's plan to take Hobie with her. A plane crashes into the water near the beach with the occupants, after they are rescued, looking to recover what they had with them.

7. The Drowning Pool  

First aired: 11/3/1989    Production Code: 8606

A man is found drowned off the beach and Jill suspects foul play is the reason. A man who helped Jill bring the victim ashore decides he wants to be a lifeguard as well even though he isn't qualified.

8. Rookie School  

First aired: 11/10/1989    Production Code: 8609

A woman steals a book from a powerful man and hides out from him with the help of Mitch. Craig and Gina contemplate having children when they are married but have second thoughts after meeting a couple while on a romantic weekend.

9. Cruise Ship  

First aired: 11/24/1989    Production Code: 8610

Eddie doesn't like Shauni's new boyfriend or the way he treats her when things don't go the wat he wants. Meanwhile, a man who organizes large parties on a boat becomes a problem for the lifeguards at Baywatch.

10. The Cretin of the Shallows  

First aired: 12/1/1989    Production Code: 8608

A new hotel opens near the beach and a string of murders occur around the same time which convinces one of the lifeguards the two may be connected. Meanwhile, Eddie's dreams as he gets dental work causes him to act nervous around the significant other of one of his fellow lifeguards.

11. Shelter Me  

First aired: 12/8/1989    Production Code: 8611

An approaching tropical storm has the Baywatch lifeguards preparing for its effects but the presence of two wanted criminals cause unforeseen events.

12. The Reunion  

First aired: 12/15/1989    Production Code: 8612

Mitch attends his high school reunion and meets a classmate that stirs up old feelings. Eddie, frustrated at having no car, buys one at a extremely low price from a buddy but quickly discovers the reason why the cost was so low.

13. Armored Car  

First aired: 1/5/1990    Production Code: 8613

A pro-am beach volleyball tournament is being held in the area and Trevor tries to convince Jill to be his partner for the competition. Meanwhile, an exhibition geared to dum up interest in saving a local pier leads to an unfortunate accident.

14. Home Cort  

First aired: 1/12/1990    Production Code: 8614

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.

15. We Need a Vacation  

First aired: 1/26/1990    Production Code: 8615

Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Maxico for a long overdue vacation but things turn quite differently than any of them expect. Meanwhile, Mitch has an unexpected houseguest.

16. Muddy Waters  

First aired: 2/2/1990    Production Code: 8616

Cort goes to a local water them park to teach teenagers about lifeguard duties but one of them quickly resents his presence. Back at Baywatch, Hobie finds out that parents of his fellow students at school take a dim view of lifeguarding as an occupation and Shauni gets into trouble over pictures of her in a pin-up magazine.

17. Snake Eyes  

First aired: 2/9/1990    Production Code: 8617

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.

18. Eclipse  

First aired: 2/23/1990    Production Code: 8618

Eddie believes he sees a ghost by the water and has the others believing that he is losing his mind. Hobie learns that a friend's pet is going to put to sleep for an alleged attack and resolves to help both of them.

19. Shark Derby  

First aired: 3/2/1990    Production Code: 8619

A local business owner organizes a shark derby but the event quickly spirals out of control and leads to a violent incident.

20. The Big Race  

First aired: 3/16/1990    Production Code: 8620

Cort enters a race to win the prize money and fulfill a pledge he makes on a yearly basis. Meanwhile, Shauni anguishes over the events of the past few weeks and deliberates her future.

21. Old Friends  

First aired: 3/30/1990    Production Code: 8621

Mitch, Craig and Garner go on a hand-gliding trip that results in a series of accidents for all three. Meanwhile, Cort sees someone that he thought had died years earlier.

22. The End?  

First aired: 4/6/1990    Production Code: 8622

An earthquake shakes the area around Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.