'Baywatch' Reboot Series Finds Its Leads

Surf's up for the new Baywatch revival series, set to air as part of Fox’s 2026-2027 broadcast lineup.

Despite never being a critical darling, the original NBC series, which ran from 1989 to 2001, was once the most-watched series in the world, certifying the stardom of lead cast members such as Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. The beach-based series revolved around the high and low times (or tides) of a group of California lifeguards, as they kept swimmers and sunbathers safe from all kinds of trouble.