Scripted series · Syndication
Baywatch
Cause I'm always ready, I won't let you out of my sight
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
David Hasselhoff
Mitch Buchannon
220 eps
Jason Momoa
Jason Ioane
44 eps
Gena Lee Nolin
Neely Capshaw
66 eps
Brande Roderick
Leigh Dyer
22 eps
Mitzi Kapture
Alex Ryker
22 eps
David Chokachi
Cody Madison
88 eps
Michael Bergin
J.D. Darius
88 eps
Nicole Eggert
Summer Quinn
44 eps
David Charvet
Matt Brody
70 eps
Stacy Kamano
Kekoa Tanaka
44 eps
Parker Stevenson
Craig Pomeroy
29 eps
Krista Allen
Jenna Avid
24 eps
Brooke Burns
Jessie Owens
44 eps
Billy Warlock
Eddie Kramer
46 eps
Michael Newman
Michael 'Newmie' Newman
150 eps
Charlie Brumbly
Zack McEwan
22 eps
Pamela Anderson
C. J. Parker
110 eps
Shawn Weatherly
Jill Riley
22 eps
Erika Eleniak
Shauni McClain
46 eps
Alexandra Paul
Stephanie Holden
92 eps
Carmen Electra
Lani McKenzie
22 eps
Yasmine Bleeth
Caroline Holden
68 eps
Tom McTigue
Harvey Miller
22 eps
José Solano
Manny Gutierrez
44 eps
Monte Markham
Captain Don Thorpe
44 eps
Jeremy Jackson
Hobie Buchannon
157 eps
Donna D'Errico
Donna Marco
44 eps
Gregory Alan Williams
Garner Ellerbee
111 eps
Brandon Call
Hobie Buchannon
22 eps
John Allen Nelson
John D. Cort
26 eps
Holly Gagnier
Gina Pomeroy
22 eps
Traci Bingham
Jordan Tate
44 eps
Brandy Ledford
Dawn Masterson
22 eps
Peter Phelps
Trevor Cole
22 eps
Angelica Bridges
Taylor Walsh
22 eps
Kelly Packard
April Giminski
47 eps
Jaason Simmons
Logan Fowler
45 eps
Jason Brooks
Sean Monroe
45 eps
Richard Jaeckel
Ben Edwards
24 eps
Kelly Slater
Jimmy Slade
24 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Baywatch actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Baywatch reads strongest on Character Depth, Spectacle and Tension.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.
The run
Seasons
11 seasons · 242 episodes.
Season 0 · Complete
Specials
20032 episodes
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
198922 episodes
7.5IMDbBest episode · S01E15 We Need a Vacation
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
199122 episodes
7.2IMDbBest episode · S02E17 The Chamber
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
199222 episodes
7.3IMDbBest episode · S03E05 Pier Pressure
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
199322 episodes
7.2IMDbBest episode · S04E04 Blindside
Season 5 · Complete
Season 5
199422 episodes
6.8IMDbBest episode · S05E16 A Little Help
Season 6 · Complete
Season 6
199522 episodes
6.9IMDbBest episode · S06E05 To Everything There Is a Season
Season 7 · Complete
Season 7
199622 episodes
6.8IMDbBest episode · S07E16 Matters of the Heart
Season 8 · Complete
Season 8
199722 episodes
7.0IMDbBest episode · S08E20 Bon Voyage
Season 9 · Complete
Season 9
199822 episodes
6.6IMDbBest episode · S09E07 Hot Summer Night
Season 10 · Complete
Season 10
199922 episodes
6.0IMDbBest episode · S10E19 Maui Xterra
Season 11 · Complete
Season 11
200022 episodes
5.4IMDbBest episode · S11E15 A Good Man in a Storm
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E15
We Need a Vacation
Craig joins Cort and Eddie on a trip to Mexico for a long overdue vacation but things turn out very differently from their expectations.
- Directed by Gus Trikonis
- Written by William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg
S01E16
Muddy Waters
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.
- Directed by Paul Schneider
- Written by William A. Schwartz, Terry Erwin
S01E22
The End?
An earthquake shakes Baywatch headquarters and causes many problems for the lifeguards and for one, a life altering decision is made.
- Directed by Reza Badiyi
- Written by William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg
S01E11
Shelter Me
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.
- Directed by Scott Brazil
- Written by Terry Erwin
S01E07
The Drowning Pool
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.
- Directed by Mario DiLeo
- Written by William A. Schwartz
S01E08
Rookie School
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.
- Directed by Bruce Seth Green
- Written by William Rabkin, Lee Goldberg
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Gregory J. Bonann
Creator
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Douglas Schwartz
Creator
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Michael Berk
Showrunner
David Hasselhoff
Executive producer
Ernie Wallengren
Executive producer
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Susan Glicksman
Executive producer
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Alan Swyer
Writer
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Rolf Wallengren
Writer
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David Braff
Writer
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Jill Donner
Writer
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André Jacquemetton
Writer
Maurice Hurley
Writer
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William A. Schwartz
Writer
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Maria Jacquemetton
Writer
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Terry Erwin
Writer
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Kristy Dobkin
Writer
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Kate Boutilier
Writer
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Steven Barnes
Writer
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Grant Rosenberg
Writer
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William Rabkin
Writer
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Kimmer Ringwald
Writer
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Lee Goldberg
Writer
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W. Reed Moran
Writer
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Claire Whitaker
Writer
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Gillian Horvath
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- David BraffProducer
- James PergolaProducer
- David HasselhoffExecutive Producer
- David HasselhoffProducer
- Paul CajeroProducer
- Howard GrigsbyProducer
Writing
- Alan SwyerWriter
- Rolf WallengrenWriter
- David BraffWriter
- Jill DonnerWriter
- André JacquemettonWriter
- Maurice HurleyWriter
Direction
- Cliff BoleDirector
- Michael PreeceDirector
- Georg FenadyDirector
- Gus TrikonisDirector
- Tommy Lee WallaceDirector
- David HasselhoffDirector
Cinematography
- James PergolaDirector of Photography
- John McPhersonDirector of Photography
- Gary CapoDirector of Photography
Music
- John D'AndreaOriginal Music Composer
- Arthur B. RubinsteinOriginal Music Composer
- Cory LeriosOriginal Music Composer
- David FosterOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
1 win
Genesis Award
1 win
- WinnerGenesis Award
Baywatch · Baywatch
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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- Peacock Premium PlusStreaming
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