Matt considers fulfilling his dreams of playing professional volleyball when he's given a chance to partner with a pro. Mitch meets the beautiful Tracy, who tries to sell Baywatch a hovercraft for rescues. Garner literally chokes when he tries to sing in public. C.J. protests oil drilling in the bay, and the lifeguards must rescue the drillers who become trapped underwater.

At Christmas, Mitch tries to reunite Joey with her mother; C.J. worries that a priest is leaving the church for her; and Matt investigates whether Santa's elves are really vacationing at Baywatch.