Ep 5. Pier Pressure

Baywatch season 3 episode 5, titled "Pier Pressure," follows the story of Mitch Buchannon and his team of lifeguards as they face unexpected challenges while trying to keep the beachgoers safe. The episode begins with Mitch and Garner heading to the pier to check on the recent pier construction. However, they soon discover that the pier has been poorly constructed and poses a major risk to the public.

Meanwhile, Hobie is out surfing with his friend and is nearly hit by a broken piece of the pier. Hobie becomes more concerned about the pier's safety and decides to investigate the matter further. He enlists the help of Shauni and Eddie to find out who is responsible for the shoddy construction.

As Hobie, Shauni, and Eddie dig deeper, they discover that a corrupt building inspector is involved in the construction of the pier. The inspector has been accepting bribes while overlooking safety regulations, putting countless lives at risk. The trio decides to gather evidence to expose the inspector before his corrupt activities cause any more harm.

Meanwhile, Mitch and Garner are facing a different challenge at the beach. A group of teenagers has been causing trouble, and one of them, a reckless surfer, ends up causing a major accident. Mitch and Garner must work together to not only save the injured but also to discipline the unruly teenagers.

As the episode progresses, the two storylines come together when Hobie, Shauni, and Eddie discover that the building inspector has also overlooked the pier's maintenance. The pier has become weak and fragile, and a storm approaching the coast only makes matters worse.

Mitch and Garner must evacuate the pier quickly while Hobie, Shauni, and Eddie work together to take down the corrupt inspector. With only minutes to spare, the team must come together to prevent a catastrophe that could harm countless beachgoers.

Overall, "Pier Pressure" is an action-packed episode with several intertwining storylines. The theme of corrupt governance adds a sense of urgency to the episode as the lifeguards must race against time to prevent a disaster from happening. The episode showcases the bravery and quick thinking of the Baywatch team as they face these unexpected challenges head-on.