The Best Episodes Written By Matt Kester

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

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

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

A man dies when his car catches fires and incinerates him. The various suspects center around the world of jazz and concerns the true author of one of its greatest standards.

Director: Peter Lauer

Writer: Matt Kester

The Farrells, Houghton, and Ledda ensure that Blackburg's annual coal parade is one for the ages.

Director: Bill Johnson

Writer: Matt Kester

Farrell family alliances are shattered.

Director: Jon Amiel

Writer: Matt Kester

Smurf enlists the boys in a surprise job that results in devastating consequences; Pope is forced to confront the truth about Baz's murder as J steps up for the family in an unexpected way.

Director: Shawn Hatosy

Writer: Matt Kester

J tries to make his relationship with Nicky work as he faces pressure from Smurf to clean up loose ends; Craig gathers the boys to defend the Cody's reputation in town when outsiders move in on their territory; Billy gives Deran an idea for a job.

Director: Mark Strand

Writer: Matt Kester

Tensions rise as Deran, J, and Craig do a job that risks everything the family has. Pope goes to the desert trying to outrun his grief.

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Matt Kester

The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Matt Kester

Pope learns disturbing details about where Smurf has been, and the revelation puts Angela's spot in the house in jeopardy. Adrian's return to Oceanside leads to a confrontation with Deran, as J lays the groundwork for a new job.

Director: Cherie Nowlan

Writer: Matt Kester

Smurf orders the Cody boys to plan a dangerous job while she orchestrates an elaborate party at the house. J tries to ally himself with Pope, but learns he’s in way over his head. Craig responds to a challenge to his newly formed family with Renn.

Director: Nick Copus

Writer: Matt Kester