Ep 7. Out of the Blue

In the Baywatch season 8 episode 7 titled "Out of the Blue", the Baywatch team is on the lookout for someone stealing boats and yachts from the marina. Meanwhile, Mitch (played by David Hasselhoff) is faced with his own personal crisis when his son Hobie (played by Jeremy Jackson) gets into a serious accident while surfing.

The episode begins with the Baywatch team investigating a series of boat and yacht thefts at the marina. They suspect that the thief might be someone who works there as they seem to know the routine of the marina. While investigating the thefts, they come across a clue that leads them to believe that the thief could be someone on board a luxury yacht called the "Nirvana".

Meanwhile, Mitch is anxiously waiting for his son Hobie to return from his surfing trip. When Hobie finally returns, he is badly injured and has to be rushed to the hospital. The doctors discover that Hobie has a ruptured spleen and needs emergency surgery.

As Hobie is being prepped for surgery, Mitch is forced to confront the fact that he has not been around for his son as much as he should have. Mitch realizes that he has been so focused on his work that he has neglected his family. Mitch's ex-wife Gayle (played by Wendy Benson-Landes) is also present at the hospital and they both share a moment of reflection and regret over their failed marriage.

Back at the marina, the Baywatch team discovers that the thief on the "Nirvana" is actually a wealthy businessman named Carter Mills (played by guest star Timothy Stack). Carter had fallen on hard times and had resorted to stealing boats to maintain his lavish lifestyle. When confronted by the Baywatch team, Carter tries to make a run for it but is eventually caught and arrested.

The episode ends with Hobie recovering from his surgery and Mitch vowing to make more time for his family in the future.

Overall, "Out of the Blue" is an emotional and action-packed episode of Baywatch that deals with themes of family and regret. While the boat theft storyline may seem like a typical Baywatch plot, the personal crisis faced by Mitch and his family adds a deeper layer of meaning to the episode. Fans of the show will not want to miss this pivotal episode.