Baywatch reboot series gets January 2027 premiere date on Fox, with Hulu episodes next day
Fox sets the premiere date
Baywatch will debut Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. ET, Fox announced after releasing a trailer. Episodes are scheduled to arrive on Hulu the next day.
A new generation of lifeguards
Stephen Amell leads the series as Hobie Buchanan, a Baywatch captain and the son of legendary lifeguard Mitch. Hobie’s life changes when Charlie arrives, hoping to continue the Buchannon family legacy.
Cody Madison runs The Shoreline, described as Baywatch’s unofficial bar-and-grill. He occasionally returns to lifeguard duty, while serving as a mentor and friend to the other lifeguards.
Cast includes returning stars
The cast also features Brooks Nader, Thaddeus LaGrone, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell, Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne. Several stars from the original series are also part of the cast. The series centers on the lifeguards’ work and relationships, with The Shoreline serving as a gathering place for the team.
Key points
- Baywatch premieres on Fox January 6, 2027, at 9 p.m. ET.
- Episodes will stream on Hulu the day after they air.
- The series received a 12-episode order for the 2026–2027 broadcast season.
- Stephen Amell stars as Hobie Buchanan, a Baywatch captain.