9.5/102 votes#1 - Pilot
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
9.5/102 votes#2 - Mauka 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
9.0/101 votes#3 - The 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
8.4/1020 votes#4 - 6 A.M.
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2014
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.
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Matt Kester
8.2/105 votes#5 - Home for Supper
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2017
The Farrells, Houghton, and Ledda ensure that Blackburg's annual coal parade is one for the ages.
Director: Bill Johnson
Writer: Matt Kester
8.0/105 votes#6 - What Must Be Done
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/18/2017
Farrell family alliances are shattered.
Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Matt Kester
7.3/103 votes#7 - Broke from the Box
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/3/2018
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.
Director: Mark Strand
Writer: Matt Kester
7.3/103 votes#8 - Jackpot
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 8/7/2018
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.
Director: Shawn Hatosy
Writer: Matt Kester
7.0/101 votes#9 - Home Sweet Home
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2021
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.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Matt Kester
7.0/101 votes#10 - Loose Ends
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 9/26/2021
The Codys resolve unfinished business and plan their biggest heist ever without Smurf.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Matt Kester
6.5/102 votes#11 - Reap
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2019
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.
Director: Cherie Nowlan
Writer: Matt Kester
6.0/102 votes#12 - Exit Strategy
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2019
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.
Director: Nick Copus
Writer: Matt Kester
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"Pilot" is the best rated episode written by Matt Kester. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by John Wells. It aired on 9/22/2024 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mauka to Makai".