The Best Episodes Written By Matt Kester

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Depth Charge

   S1:E132/10/2025

   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.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Let Go

   S1:E193/31/2025

   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.

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   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #3 - Pilot

   S1:E19/22/2024

   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.

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   9.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Mauka to Makai

   S1:E29/23/2024

   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.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - The Deep End

   S1:E39/30/2024

   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.

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Drop In

   S1:E811/11/2024

   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.

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   8.4/10(22 votes)

   #7 - 6 A.M.

   S1:E911/18/2014

   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.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Home for Supper

   S2:E73/7/2017

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

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - What Must Be Done

   S2:E124/18/2017

   Farrell family alliances are shattered.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Jackpot

    S3:E118/7/2018

    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.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Broke from the Box

    S3:E67/3/2018

    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.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Home Sweet Home

    S5:E68/15/2021

    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.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Loose Ends

    S5:E129/26/2021

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

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Exit Strategy

    S4:E107/30/2019

    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.

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Reap

    S4:E56/25/2019

    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.

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