Ep 4. Sand and Deliver

Malibu Rescue: The Series season 1 episode 4, titled "Sand and Deliver", follows the Malibu Junior Rescue team as they train and compete against their rivals, the Flounders. The episode picks up after the Junior Rescue team has lost the first challenge of the Malibu Games to the Flounders, leaving them in need of redemption.

As the team prepares for the next challenge, they are assigned new partners. Junior Rescue captain Tyler pairs up with Dylan, while Gina is paired with Logan. Meanwhile, Eric is partnered with a young girl named Tabitha, who doesn't seem to take the competition seriously.

The second challenge of the Malibu Games involves a relay race on the beach, with a sack of sand being passed from one team member to the next. The team must then pour the sand into a bucket placed on a platform in the water before racing back to the start line. While the Junior Rescue team is able to keep up with the Flounders in the early stages of the race, they fall behind when they struggle to pour their sand into the bucket. Eric and Tabitha, however, manage to pour their sand easily and finish the race in first place.

Despite the victory, tensions continue to rise between the Junior Rescue team members. Gina is annoyed with Logan's lack of focus, while Tyler begins to feel left out as Dylan and Lizzie bond over their love for cooking. Meanwhile, Eric struggles to connect with Tabitha, who continues to take the competition lightly.

As they prepare for the final challenge of the Malibu Games, the Junior Rescue team is given a pep talk by their coach, Dave. He reminds them of the importance of teamwork and selflessness in a rescue situation, encouraging them to put their differences aside and work towards a common goal.

The final challenge involves a rescue scenario, where the Junior Rescue team must save a swimmer caught in a rip current. They must work together to navigate the water, rescue the swimmer, and transport them to shore. The Flounders take an early lead, but the Junior Rescue team is able to catch up thanks to their teamwork and quick thinking. In the end, they complete the rescue successfully and are declared the winners of the Malibu Games.

While the episode is largely focused on the competition between the Junior Rescue team and the Flounders, it also delves into the personal dynamics between the characters. Each team member is given a chance to shine, and their individual strengths and weaknesses are highlighted. By the end of the episode, the Junior Rescue team has not only won the Malibu Games but has also grown closer as a team.