Ep 6. Showdown at Malibu Beach High

In Baywatch season 3 episode 6, titled "Showdown at Malibu Beach High," the Baywatch team takes on the challenging task of educating students on water safety at Malibu Beach High School. The episode begins with Mitch (David Hasselhoff) bringing in Hobie's (Jeremy Jackson) teacher, Mrs. Blaisdale (Melinda Culea), to discuss the alarming statistics of accidents that take place at the beach due to ignorance of water safety. Mitch offers to teach a class on water safety to Mrs. Blaisdale's students, which she eagerly accepts.

The class is given in the auditorium of Malibu Beach High, with most of the students seeming disinterested and feeling that they know all they need to know about water safety. Mitch, however, grabs the attention of a few students, who later approach him with more questions, while the rest of the students seem intent on interrupting the class with snide remarks.

Meanwhile, Shawnee (Erika Eleniak) is excited about being called to participate in the filming of a documentary at the beach by a famous French filmmaker, Benoit (Gilles Kohl). Shawnee is keen to impress Benoit and hopes that her part in the documentary will lead to further acting jobs. Later in the episode, Shawnee is surprised to find out that Benoit wants her in swimsuits for the documentary, leading to an uncomfortable situation.

In another subplot, Jill (Shawn Weatherly) and Eddie (Billy Warlock) help deliver a baby on the beach after the mother suddenly goes into labor. This plotline adds humor to the episode as Jill and Eddie struggle to keep the situation under control and resort to using a surfboard to carry the baby up to the ambulance.

Meanwhile, the students whom Mitch had spoken with during the class come to him with a plea to help prevent their school from being closed down. The malfunctions in the school's aging plumbing system, combined with the school's elevated risk for accidents due to its close proximity to the beach, threaten its operations. Mitch understands the gravity of the situation and plans a fundraiser to help the school gain enough funds for much-needed plumbing repairs.

The fundraiser event is held at the lifeguard tower, with various games and activities to attract attendees. A local businessman, Mr. Hill (Stephen Parr), offers to donate a large sum of money to the school if Mitch can beat his son, Jason (Jay Richardson), in a water balloon toss competition. Despite Mitch's impressive performance in the competition, Jason cheats, leading to a tense argument between Mr. Hill and Mitch.

Later, things take a dramatic turn when an unexpected water disaster takes place during the fundraiser. The team is put to the test as they rush to save lives and salvage the event. With high stakes, the Baywatch team puts on a show as they rescue those in danger, exemplifying the water safety tips Mitch had taught earlier in the episode.

In conclusion, "Showdown at Malibu Beach High" is an excellent episode that blends drama and humor in a way that keeps viewers engaged and interested. The episode's focus on water safety education is a significant plus, as it emphasizes the importance of knowing how to stay safe while swimming or participating in water-based activities. The episode also uses some of the recurring themes of previous episodes, such as the need for community involvement and the dangers of overconfidence, while still introducing new characters and plotlines to keep the show fresh.