Show Guide: 'Rescue: Hi-Surf'

Synopsis: At Oahu’s North Shore, captain Sonny Jennings and his core team of lifeguards — his lieutenant Em Wright and veteran lifeguards Will Ready and Laka Hanohano monitor the dangerous Hawaiian waters. Meanwhile, new lifeguard recruits Hina Alexander and Kainalu Emerson have a flirtatious dynamic with one another as they compete to join Sonny’s district.

Between diving headfirst into difficult and life-threatening conditions to rescuing injured and in need of help beachgoers and surfers, the lifeguards are also dealing with their own personal issues. Sonny and his family are currently grieving after the loss of his nephew Zion in an accident that Sonny feels responsible for while Em reveals a romantic shared past with Will, although Will is now engaged to another woman. And Native Hawaiian lifeguard Laka is intrigued by his new colleague Jenn, a smart, capable and beautiful EMT. (Courtesy Fox, 2024)

The Cast:
Robbie Magasiva as Sonny
Arielle Kebbel as Em
Adam Demos as Will
Kekoa Kekumano as Laka
Alex Aiono as Kainalu
Zoe Cipres as Hina

Production Credits:
Rescue: HI-Surf is co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment Studios. Matt Kester created the series. Kester, John Wells and Daniele Nathanson are executive producers and co-showrunners. Erin Jontow (John Wells Productions) is also an executive producer. 

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Fox)
1-01 Pilot--09/22/2024 - [photo gallery]
The elite North Shore lifeguards face saving the lives of inexperienced tourist surfers and local teenagers while managing their own personal dilemmas.

1-02 Mauka To Makai--09/23/2024
When a flash flood sweeps a young tourist away from her family and out to deep sea, Sonny, Em, and Will race into action to save her. Going against Sonny’s wishes, Em takes a bold risk and places her own life in danger in hopes of rescuing the lost-at-sea tourist. Meanwhile, Laka supervises rookies Kainalu and Hina’s first day on the job.

1-03 The Deep End--09/30/2024
Em works to earn the team's respect when she is left in charge. Hina and Kainalu juggle multiple beachside emergencies. Will's fiancé pays him a visit at work. Sonny opens up to a former lifeguard about his trauma since losing his nephew. Laka continues his flirtation with EMT Jenn.
Written by: Matt Kester
Directed by: Loren Yaconelli

1-04 Kick Out--10/07/2024
A morning hangout on the beach almost turns deadly for a group of college kids when two of them get trapped in a collapsed sandpit. Meanwhile at sea, Sonny, Will, and Laka race to rescue people stranded after a shark attack. During a rescue, Em catches the attention of Fire Captain Sean Harimoto, and Will learns if he made the cut for the firefighter job he has been pursuing. Hina makes a move with Kainalu, and Sonny attends Zion's memorial fundraiser and attempts to reconnect with his sister for the first time since the funeral.
Written by: Danielle Nathanson
Directed by: Kevin Berlandi

1-05 XXL--10/14/2024
The lifeguards of the North Shore experience the most dangerous ocean conditions the district has seen in years; Sonny assigns Laka as acting lieutenant; Kainalu's father pressures him to leave his shift and help him with his campaign.
Written by: Carly Woodworth
Directed by: Sherwin Shilati

1-06 Drift--10/21/2024
The lifeguards of the North Shore experience the most dangerous ocean conditions the district has seen in years; Sonny assigns Laka as acting lieutenant; Kainalu's father pressures him to leave his shift and help him with his campaign.
Written by: Ryan Martinez
Directed by: Avi Youabian

1-07 Pau--11/04/2024
Will, Laka and Em receive a call to rescue an influencer in a wedding dress that gets swept into the ocean while trying to film a new video. Kainalu and Hina discuss setting boundaries within their home, and Mayor Emerson makes good on his word with Captain Sonny. Meanwhile, Will breaks it to Em that his fiancé does not want her invited to their wedding, and Jenn finally agrees to go on a date with Laka.
Written by: Devon Kirkpatrick
Directed by: Erin Lau

1-08 Drop In--11/11/2024
Sonny, Em, Will and Laka race to the beach to find missing paragliders that plummeted into the ocean by a violent down draft. Kainalu invites Hina to a party with his ex-girlfriend and pretentious high school friends. Jenn doesn't think Laka is serious enough for her, and Em and Will face temptation of rekindling their past romance. Meanwhile, Sonny secretly puts in his notice to retire and recommends Em as his replacement.
Written by: Daniele Nathanson & Matt Kester
Directed by: Loren Yaconelli

1-09 Aftermath--11/18/2024
Christmas cheer is in the air as the lifeguards prepare for their annual holiday toy drive. While surfing, a local grandpa has a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital, and Hina and Kainalu receive the responsibility of babysitting his grandkids. Sonny tells Laka he is not ready to become a lieutenant, and Laka does not take the news well and spirals at a bar. Chief wants Kenji to replace Sonny as Captain, but Sonny is stern on recommending Em and calls in a final favor with Mayor Emerson. Meanwhile, Will and Em almost get caught in the act by friends, and Hina and Kainalu become more than roommates.
Written by: Michelle L. Johnson
Directed by: Andi Armaganian

1-10 Riptide--01/20/2025
The team races to the rescue in the aftermath of an ATV accident.  Romantic tensions are high between Em and Will as well as Kainalu and Hina.

1-11 Caught Inside--01/27/2025