Son of the Beach

Son of the Beach
Company type	Television series
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	March 14, 2000; 26 years ago
Defunct	October 1, 2002
Headquarters	United States
Area served	United States
Products	Television sitcom

Son of the Beach is a U.S. sitcom that was broadcast on FX from March 14, 2000, until October 1, 2002. This series serves as a satirical take on Baywatch, incorporating numerous sexual innuendos, wordplay, and double meanings. The protagonist, Notchibald "Notch" Johnson, is a comedic imitation of Baywatch's Mitch Buchannon, depicted as a balding, middle-aged lifeguard with a potbelly who is nonetheless considered exceptionally fit and appealing. Among the show's executive producers was radio personality Howard Stern.

Synopsis

The narrative centers on Shore Patrol Force 30 (SPF 30), commanded by Notch Johnson (Timothy Stack), a pale and physically unfit lifeguard. His team consists of B.J. Cummings, an innocent blonde lifeguard; Jamaica St. Croix, a tough, mixed-race lifeguard; Chip Rommel, a muscular but dim-witted male lifeguard parodying Arnold Schwarzenegger; and Kimberlee Clark, the intelligent female lifeguard who acts as the show’s straight character. The storylines frequently mock action genre stereotypes and feature guest appearances from celebrities such as Jason Alexander, Mark Hamill, Erik Estrada, among others.

Character names are deliberately crafted with puns and suggestive humor—examples include Porcelain Bidet, B.J. Cummings, Jamaica St. Croix ("you make a saint cry"), Anita Massengil, and Notch Johnson—highlighting the comedic tone of the series. The name Chip Rommel alludes to the "Desert Fox," underscoring his German background.

Main cast

Timothy Stack portrays Notchibald "Notch" Johnson – The SPF 30 leader known for his age, overweight physique, and frequent cluelessness; several fictional locations near Malibu are named after him.
Jaime Bergman plays B.J. Cummings – A cheerful and naive young woman hailing from an impoverished Southern family.
Leila Arcieri as Jamaica St. Croix – A lifeguard from an urban upbringing with a tough attitude.
Kim Oja takes on Kimberlee Clark – Initially introduced as a spy sent to sabotage Notch but eventually becomes a devoted team member and romantic interest.
Lou Rosenthal features as Spank – The mascot monkey of SPF 30.
Roland Kickinger acts as Chip Rommel – A German bodybuilder serving as a lifeguard.
Lisa Banes portrays Mayor Anita Massengil (2000–2001) – An antagonistic mayor intent on removing Notch; mother to Kody, her flamboyantly gay son.
Amy Weber appears as Porcelain Bidet (2002) – A seductive gold digger affiliated with SPF 30 during the third season.

Recurring characters

Anthony Wayne Johnson dancer – In the Line of Booty (2002)
Candace Kita as an Asian news reporter (4 episodes) (2001–2002)
Robert Ryan plays Professor Milosovic (13 episodes) (2000–2002) – A wheelchair-bound genius scientist with a penchant for risqué humor.
Jason Hopkins as Kody Massengil (12 episodes) (2001) – The openly gay son of Mayor Massengil who harbors feelings for Chip Rommel.
Lynne Marie Stewart portrays Ellen (11 episodes) (2000–2002) – A friendly lesbian beach vendor selling fish tacos who romantically influences local women.
Vincent Pastore appears as Vinnie Fellachio (3 episodes) (2000–2002) – A mobster revealed to be Jamaica's biological father.

Season 1 (2000)

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