All Episodes of Rescue: HI-Surf
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Season 1
6.6/10253 votesPilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2024
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
7.2/10211 votesMauka to Makai
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2024
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
7.2/10169 votesThe Deep End
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2024
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
7.2/10159 votesKick Out
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2024
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
7.9/10165 votesXXL
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 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.
Director: Sherwin Shilati
Writer: Carly Woodworth
7.4/10145 votesDrift
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2024
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
7.4/10127 votesPau
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2024
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
7.7/10131 votesDrop In
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2024
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
Writer: Matt Kester, Daniele Nathanson
7.5/10127 votesAftermath
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 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; Sonny tells Laka he is not ready to become a lieutenant.
Director: Andi Armaganian
Writer: Michelle Lesley Johnson
7.7/10115 votesRiptide
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/20/2025
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.
Director: Shaz Bennett
Writer: Carly Woodworth
7.6/10109 votesCaught Inside
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2025
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
7.9/10102 votesSurge
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2025
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
Writer: Ryan Martinez, Keiko Sugihara
8.3/10112 votesDepth Charge
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2025
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
8.4/1096 votesRipple Effect
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2025
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
8.0/1095 votesSouth Winds
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2025
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
8.3/1090 votesPono
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2025
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
8.2/1091 votesSea Change
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2025
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
8.2/1075 votesFlowback
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2025
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
8.4/1073 votesLet Go
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2025
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