Ep 5. Scorcher

Baywatch is an American television series that follows the lives of a group of lifeguards patrolling the beaches of Los Angeles County, California. In the seventh season of the series, the show continues to explore the daily challenges that the lifeguards face as they perform their duties.

In season 7, episode 5 titled "Scorcher," the Baywatch crew is faced with their biggest challenge yet. A massive heat wave hits the coast, and with temperatures soaring, the lifeguards are put to the test as they deal with a series of dangerous situations on the beaches.

In this episode, Mitch Buchannon (David Hasselhoff) and his team of lifeguards discover that the high temperatures have created a dangerous situation on the beach. As the sand heats up, it becomes unbearably hot, causing many beachgoers to suffer from burns and blisters.

The lifeguards quickly spring into action, setting up umbrellas and tents to provide shade for the beachgoers. They also carry out a preventive patrol of the beach, warning people of the dangers of the hot sand and advising them to wear shoes or sandals.

However, the heat wave intensifies, and soon, the lifeguards are faced with another challenge. A group of jet skiers are performing dangerous stunts in the ocean, putting not only themselves at risk, but also the swimmers and surfers in the water. When one of the jet skiers is injured, the Baywatch team springs into action, performing a daring rescue to save his life.

Meanwhile, Stephanie (Alexandra Paul) and C.J. (Pamela Anderson) are having their own adventures in the ocean. They come across a group of dolphins, but soon realize that they are in danger as a shark is circling them. The two women must use all their knowledge and skills to rescue the dolphins and protect themselves from the shark.

As the day wears on, the lifeguards are faced with another dangerous situation on the beach – a wildfire has broken out in the nearby hills, and the high temperatures and strong winds are causing it to spread quickly. The Baywatch team works tirelessly to evacuate the beachgoers and put out the fire before it reaches the ocean.

The episode climaxes as the firefighters arrive to battle the blaze, and the lifeguards, working together with the firefighters, manage to save the day. It is a powerful reminder of the danger that lurks just beneath the surface of the seemingly idyllic beaches, and the bravery and resourcefulness of the Baywatch crew as they work to protect the people who visit them.

Overall, "Scorcher" is an action-packed episode of Baywatch that highlights the various dangers that the lifeguards face on a daily basis. From dealing with the dangers of the sun and heat, to rescuing dolphins from sharks and putting out wildfires, the Baywatch team proves time and again that they are more than capable of handling whatever challenges come their way.