October 27, 2026 â The iconic red swimsuits are back. FOX has confirmed that its Baywatch reboot will premiere Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, bringing the legendary lifeguard drama back to television with Stephen Amell, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck and a new generation of beach rescuers.
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New promotional images show the cast in the franchise’s signature red lifeguard uniforms, while the first trailer promises dramatic ocean rescues, family conflicts and familiar faces from the original series.
The revival follows Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s Mitch Buchannon, as he takes charge of a modern Los Angeles lifeguard team.
Baywatch Reboot Premiere Date and Where to Watch
The new series premieres January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. Central) on FOX in the United States.
FOX has ordered 12 episodes, although the complete weekly broadcast schedule has not been announced.
Viewers can check the official FOX website for programming updates. The series is also expected to reach UK and Irish audiences through Sky and NOW in January 2027.
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Full Baywatch Reboot Cast Revealed
The revival combines established television actors with social media personalities and returning franchise stars.
- Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon: Baywatch captain and son of Mitch Buchannon.
- Jessica Belkin as Charlie Vale: Hobie’s daughter, determined to become a lifeguard.
- Shay Mitchell as Trina: A member of the new lifeguard team.
- Hassie Harrison as Nat: Part of the principal ensemble.
- Noah Beck as Luke: One of the new lifeguard characters.
- Thaddeus LaGrone as Brad: A member of the rescue team.
- Brooks Nader as Selene: Another principal cast member.
- Livvy Dunne as Grace: A recurring role marking her acting debut.
- David Chokachi as Cody Madison: Returning from the original Baywatch.
Dunne, a former LSU gymnast and social media personality, makes her scripted television debut, while Beck joins the ensemble after building an audience through online entertainment.
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New Trailer Brings Back Red Swimsuits and Beach Rescues
The promotional footage revisits Baywatch’s recognizable imagery: red swimsuits, slow-motion beach running and high-pressure rescues.
One action sequence involves an aircraft colliding with a parasail, creating a dangerous emergency for the lifeguard team. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion also appears in promotional footage.
Unlike the comedy-focused 2017 film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, the new television series emphasizes rescue operations and character-driven drama.
Stephen Amell Takes Over the Buchannon Legacy
Amell portrays an older Hobie Buchannon, now responsible for leading lifeguards along the Los Angeles coastline.
His professional confidence is challenged when Charlie Vale unexpectedly enters his life and reveals that she is his daughter.
Charlie’s ambition to become a lifeguard creates a father-daughter storyline connecting the new series to the original Buchannon family.
Amell, best known for playing Oliver Queen in Arrow, has compared wearing the Baywatch uniform with putting on his superhero costume.
Original Baywatch Stars Returning in 2027
David Chokachi returns as Cody Madison, while other announced returning performers include Erika Eleniak as Shauni McClain, Kelly Packard as April Giminski and Michael Bergin as J.D. Darius.
Mary McDonnell will portray Gayle Buchannon, Hobie’s mother, linking another familiar character to the new storyline.
The original Baywatch premiered in 1989 and ran for 11 seasons through 2001, becoming an internationally recognized television franchise.
FOX’s Wednesday Night Strategy
FOX has placed the reboot in its Wednesday 9 p.m. primetime slot, marking a notable return to scripted programming on that night.
The Masked Singer, which has occupied Wednesday’s 8 p.m. slot in recent seasons, has been discussed as a possible lead-in. However, the network’s complete midseason lineup was not confirmed with the premiere announcement.
The series is led by showrunner Matt Nix, with McG directing the premiere. FOX Entertainment and Fremantle are involved in production.
The revival joins a wider wave of television franchise returns, including HBO’s new Harry Potter television adaptation and other familiar entertainment properties being introduced to younger audiences.
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For longtime Baywatch fans, January’s premiere offers the return of familiar characters. For new viewers, FOX is introducing a fresh lifeguard team whose stories will unfold across the 12-episode season.
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