Baywatch - Season 07 Apr 2026

Captain Samantha Thomas (Nancy Valen) is introduced as the new boss for Mitch and Stephanie.

Season 07 of Baywatch (1996–1997) is often remembered for a major tonal shift and the departure of several iconic original characters. It consists of and introduced several new faces to help offset "the Baywatch bloodbath"—a series of budget-driven cast cuts. Major Plot Points & Events Baywatch - Season 07

Fans often note that Season 07 began experimenting with more "random" and supernatural plots, including an episode featuring a mermaid, one about a possible vampire, and a Phantom of the Opera parody. Captain Samantha Thomas (Nancy Valen) is introduced as