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The Best Episodes of Rescue: HI-Surf

Every episode of Rescue: HI-Surf ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Rescue: HI-Surf!

The Best Episodes of Rescue: HI-Surf

Follow the dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking lifeguards of the North Shore of O'ahu as they save people's lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions...

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  1. 8.7/10(105 votes)

    #1 - Depth Charge

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    S1:E13

    Captain Sonny and the Ocean Safety team face their most dangerous rescue yet when a literal minefield is discovered on the ocean floor. Meanwhile, on the beach, a hugely popular influencer will do anything to capture viral content for her massive following.

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  2. 8.6/10(59 votes)

    #2 - Let Go

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    S1:E19

    Hina and Kainalu assist the US Coast Guard in searching for two missing snorkelers left behind in the middle of the Ocean. Meanwhile, Captain Sonny takes matters into his own hands about Vince. Will and Julie meet for coffee and Em receives a job offer from a very rich person. Laka and the team attend Ocean's graduation party.

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  3. 8.5/10(90 votes)

    #3 - Ripple Effect

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    S1:E14

    The team races to rescue unresponsive cliff jumpers; Hina tries to navigate family issues; Will and Em hope to get over each other by rebounding with other people.

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  4. 8.4/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Pono

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    S1:E16

    Em takes the day off to spend time with her mom, but races into action when she comes across an unresponsive cave diver; Will confides in Vince about his personal anger issues; Laka searches for a missing local.

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  5. 8.4/10(64 votes)

    #5 - Flowback

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    S1:E18

    While monitoring the beach, Laka and Will notice a toxic smell coming from a van and discover a kid unconscious and surrounded by drug paraphernalia; Em befriends a disabled veteran; Hina finally confesses her feelings to Kainalu.

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  6. 8.3/10(83 votes)

    #6 - Sea Change

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    S1:E17

    Will and Em race to rescue a windsurfer that wipes out and suffers cardiac arrest; Capt. Sonny reunites with Ocean over a family lunch and Em realizes her mom is back to her old ways; Hina tries to hide her jealousy over Kainalu's new relationship.

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  8. 8.1/10(89 votes)

    #7 - South Winds

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    S1:E15

    The team searches for two missing teenagers that ditched school and find themselves stranded in the middle of the ocean, after they realize they stole a cracked canoe. Meanwhile, Will does not get along with District 7's new team member. Em receives a surprise visit from her estranged mother.

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  9. 8.0/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Caught Inside

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    S1:E11

    Em and Will's relationship struggles as they navigate the return of his fiancée; Kainalu asks Laka for help; the team races to rescue a group of locals involved in a serious accident while riding an inflatable Supsquatch.

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  10. 8.0/10(96 votes)

    #9 - Surge

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    S1:E12

    The team is on high-alert when a tsunami advisory is sent out following an earthquake. As the state of Hawaii is under an evacuation order, Captain Sonny has bigger issues when Ocean skips school and he can't find her.

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  11. 7.9/10(161 votes)

    #10 - XXL

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  12. 7.7/10(127 votes)

    #11 - Drop In

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    S1:E8

    Sonny, Em, Will and Laka look for missing paragliders that were pushed into the ocean by a down draft; Kainalu invites Hina to a party with his ex-girlfriend; Jenn doesn't think Laka is serious enough for her; Sonny puts in his notice to retire.

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  13. 7.7/10(110 votes)

    #12 - Riptide

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  14. 7.4/10(142 votes)

    #13 - Drift

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    S1:E6

    The North Shore community comes together for Rocky's paddle out; Hina thinks about switching districts; Laka, Will and Kainalu try to save a beachgoer that accidentally speared his own foot; romance heats up between Sean and Em.

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  15. 7.4/10(124 votes)

    #14 - Pau

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    S1:E7

    An influencer gets swept into the ocean while trying to film a new video; Kainalu and Hina discuss setting boundaries within their home; Mayor Emerson makes good on his word with Captain Sonny; Jenn finally agrees to go on a date with Laka.

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  16. 7.4/10(125 votes)

    #15 - Aftermath

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    S1:E9

    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; Sonny tells Laka he is not ready to become a lieutenant.

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  17. 7.3/10(155 votes)

    #16 - Kick Out

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    S1:E4

    College kids get trapped in a collapsed sandpit; Sonny, Will and Laka race to rescue people stranded after a shark attack; Will learns if he made the cut for the firefighter job he has been pursuing.

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  18. 7.2/10(165 votes)

    #17 - The Deep End

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    S1:E3

    Em works to earn the team's respect when she is left in charge and Hina and Kainalu juggle multiple beachside emergencies; Will's fiancee pays him a visit at work; Sonny opens up to a former lifeguard about his trauma since losing his nephew.

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  19. 7.1/10(207 votes)

    #18 - Mauka to Makai

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    S1:E2

    A flash flood sweeps a young tourist away from her family and out to deep sea; 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.

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    Director:John Wells
  20. 6.6/10(247 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    Captain Sonny Jennings and his core team of lifeguards monitor the dangerous Hawaiian waters; new lifeguard recruits compete to join Sonny’s district; Sonny and his family grieve after the loss of his nephew; Em reveals a romantic past with Will.

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    Director:John Wells

Best Episodes Summary

"Depth Charge" is the best rated episode of "Rescue: HI-Surf". It scored 8.7/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Loren Yaconelli and written by Matt Kester, it aired on 2/10/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let Go".