A huge pier fire traps fishermen and tourists alike in a potentially deadly situation causing a joint rescue effort by the lifeguards and the fire department. The aftermath sees the formation of an elite Search and Rescue Unit by Sam and Captain Huntington (Erik Estrada.) Cody, Neely, Jordan, Newman and Jenner try out from the lifeguards while Jess, Clay and Terry try out from the fire department. A rivalry develops during the training sessions between Neely and Terry.
After the final team is chosen (Cody, Neely, Jenner, Jess, Clay and Terry), their newly gained skills are put to the test in a building fire which is threatening to collapse on trapped victims. The team is forced to put aside their differences for a much greater reward–saving lives.
Mitch tries explaining to everyone at Baywatch what has been happening to him at his private investigations job and finds he has a hard time believing it himself.
Meanwhile, C.J. is asked by Cody to paint his portrait after he sees some of her other paintings–creating an air of both tension and admiration between them. Cody must also decide if he wants to be a member of the Search and Rescue Unit or Baywatch but not both.
Editors Note: This episode was shot as a “backdoor pilot for another Baywatch spin off series “Baywatch: SAR (Search & Rescue)” – unfortunately, it was not picked up.
Michael Berk
Executive Producer
| SERIES REGULARS: | GUEST STARS: |
| DAVID HASSELHOFF as MITCH BUCHANNON | ERIK ESTRADA as CAPT. HUNTINGTON |
| PAMELA LEE as C.J. PARKER | ALICIA GUZMAN as JESS |
| YASMINE BLEETH as CAROLINE HOLDEN | MICHAEL POINTER as CLAY |
| DAVID CHOKACHI as CODY MADISON | DAVID ANDRIOLE as JENNER |
| GENA LEE NOLIN as NEELY CAPSHAW | MATT BATTAGLIA as TERRY |
| DONNA D’ERRICO as DONNA MARCO | JOHN VALENTI as JOHN |
| TRACI BINGHAM as JORDAN TATE |
