Baywatch
Bachelor of the Month
TV Flash files “Bachelor of the Month” as hour 138 of 233 in the TV Flash guide — Baywatch (1989–2001) on NBC/Syndication, season 7, episode 12, aired 1997-02-03, 60 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S07E12: listed hour 138 of 233 in the Baywatch guide, hour 12 of 22 in season 7. It aired 1997-02-03 (60 min). The listed hour before it is “Heal the Bay” (S07E11). Next is “Chance of a Lifetime” (S07E13).
Catalog log
Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
Molly McCoy, a young editor from Flash Magazine, approaches Mitch and tells him of his nomination as the Flash Bachelor of the Month, complete with a photo and video shoot. It turns out that C.J. nominated him. But Mitch has other concerns helping Newman and Donna catch a giant Portuguese Man-O-War jellyfish infesting the area after it stung a swimmer. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Tom are planning a small and simple wedding. However, Caroline believes a big wedding is the best and starts preparations. She is revealing the frustrations in her life after recently breaking up with Logan. Stephanie and Tom then decide to marry immediately.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Bachelor of the Month sit in the Baywatch guide?
S07E12 is listed hour 138 of 233 — hour 12 of 22 in season 7, season 7 episode 12.
When did Baywatch S07E12 air?
Bachelor of the Month aired 1997-02-03 and is listed at 60 minutes.
NBC season or syndication empire?
NBC canceled it; syndication made it a planet. Early hours still have earnest California sun. Later ones are the export machine — Hasselhoff's second global brand.
In the series
Why this series still plays
NBC canceled it. Syndication made it a planet. Slow-motion red swimsuits, Hasselhoff's second global export, and rescue plots that exist to justify the run. Born in 1989, it becomes the 1990s' international camp empire — lifeguard as lifestyle brand. Early hours still have earnest California sun; later ones are the pure export machine.
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