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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!

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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 of Hawaii's Seven Mile Miracle.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 13 - Depth Charge
    8.5/10(132 votes)

    #1 - Depth Charge

    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.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Matt Kester

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  2. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 16 - Pono
    8.4/10(108 votes)

    #2 - Pono

    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.

    Director:Catriona McKenzie
    Writer:Carly Woodworth

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  3. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 19 - Let Go
    8.4/10(96 votes)

    #3 - Let Go

    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.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Matt Kester

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  4. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 18 - Flowback
    8.3/10(95 votes)

    #4 - Flowback

    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.

    Director:Toa Fraser
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  5. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 14 - Ripple Effect
    8.1/10(115 votes)

    #5 - Ripple Effect

    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.

    Director:Daniella Eisman
    Writer:Jonathan Abrahams

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  6. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 17 - Sea Change
    8.0/10(111 votes)

    #6 - Sea Change

    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.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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  7. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 5 - XXL
    7.9/10(182 votes)

    #7 - XXL

    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.

    Director:Sherwin Shilati
    Writer:Carly Woodworth

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  8. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 12 - Surge
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    #8 - Surge

    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.

    Director:Shawn Hatosy
    Writers:Ryan Martinez, Keiko Sugihara

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  9. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 15 - South Winds
    7.9/10(113 votes)

    #9 - South Winds

    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.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writer:Noah Evslin

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  10. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 8 - Drop In
    7.8/10(150 votes)

    #10 - Drop In

    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.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writers:Matt Kester, Daniele Nathanson

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  11. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 10 - Riptide
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Riptide

    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.

    Director:Shaz Bennett
    Writer:Carly Woodworth

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  12. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 11 - Caught Inside
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #12 - Caught Inside

    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.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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  13. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 6 - Drift
    7.6/10(163 votes)

    #13 - Drift

    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.

    Director:Avi Youabian
    Writer:Ryan Martinez

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  14. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 9 - Aftermath
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    #14 - Aftermath

    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.

    Director:Andi Armaganian
    Writer:Michelle Lesley Johnson

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  15. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 7 - Pau
    7.4/10(146 votes)

    #15 - Pau

    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.

    Director:Erin Lau
    Writer:Devon Kirkpatrick

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  16. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 3 - The Deep End
    7.3/10(188 votes)

    #16 - The Deep End

    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.

    Director:Loren Yaconelli
    Writer:Matt Kester

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  17. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 4 - Kick Out
    7.3/10(178 votes)

    #17 - Kick Out

    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.

    Director:Kevin Berlandi
    Writer:Daniele Nathanson

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  18. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 2 - Mauka to Makai
    7.2/10(231 votes)

    #18 - Mauka to Makai

    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.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:Matt Kester

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  19. Rescue: HI-Surf Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    6.8/10(276 votes)

    #19 - Pilot

    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.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:Matt Kester

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Best Episodes Summary

"Depth Charge" is the best rated episode of "Rescue: HI-Surf". It scored 8.5/10 based on 132 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, "Pono".