NBC canceled the show in 1990, after its first season. It was immediately revived in syndication, where it became one of the most popular shows in the world. At its height, it aired in 148 countries, on every continent except Antarctica. After 11 years in syndication, it was canceled for the second time in 2001.
Following its California run, the show was going to move to Australia. After a severe backlash from Australians, the show moved to Hawaii.
The longest-running show to never win an Emmy (as of 2005).
Both Mitch (only from the 2nd season on) and Cort were former Navy SEALs.
After NBC canceled the show in the United States, British broadcaster LWT (now part of ITV) stepped in to help save the program. At that time, it had helped ITV with its ratings war against the BBC.
Newmie and Barnett are both real lifeguards. They were originally hired as technical advisers, but were bumped to reoccurring roles by the 2nd season.
Richard Jaeckel's character Al Gibson died in the first episode. However, Richard Jaeckel returned as Lt. Ben Edwards (1991-1992) for Season 2.
Jason Marsden, who guest stars in this episode, would later become a regular on Step by Step, playing the best friend of J.T. Lambert. J.T. was played by Brandon Call, who played Hobie Buchannon in the first season of Baywatch.
Guest star Elizabeth Berkley is best known for playing Jessie Spano on Saved by the Bell, a character who dated an athlete often addressed by his surname, Slater. In this episode, Berkley's character lusts after an athlete (a surfer) who is often referred to by his surname, and is played by Kelly Slater.
Although they play high school students, Zahn McClarnon and Terri Ivens were both 25 at the time of filming, and Race Nelson was 29.
Episode guest stars Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell are the daytime supercouple Hope and Bo Brady from Days of our Lives. The two at the time were not on the soap and never shared screen time on this episode. Interestingly, Kristian's characters lovers name was "Brady".
In spite of the title, the giant octopus from Part I is not seen or even mentioned in this episode.
This marks Richard Jaeckel's final appearance as Ben Edwards.
The sinking fishing boat "American Eagle" is the "Retriever", the boat that Mitch was held hostage on in "Baywatch" (1989) {Tentacles: Part 1 (#4.6)}.
Although Pamela Anderson and Alexandra Paul do not appear in this episode, their characters - C.J. Parker and Stephanie Holden, respectively - are both mentioned in passing.
Dolph Apolganger's name can be shortened to D. Apolganger. According to myth, a Doppelganger is a ghost who is the double a of a living person. Dolph tries (and fails miserably) to be a double of Mitch.
Some of the footage from Stephanie's audition was later used for Alexandra Paul's credit shot in the fifth season.
The smugglers' boat "La Paloma" is the "Retriever", the boat that Mitch was held hostage on in "Baywatch" (1989) {Tentacles: Part 1 (#4.6)}.
Although she plays a high school freshman, Charisma Carpenter was 24 at the time of filming.
Episode dedicated to Dr. Archer S. Gordon (1921-1994), father of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique.
The original Ward La France engine of Station 51 can be seen in a short scene with Mitch Buchannon. The director of this episode Georg Fenady also directed many episodes of the 70s hit show Emergency!.
This marks Jaason Simmons last appearance in the series.
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