Realistically of course, Baywatch will probably still be in syndication when our children's children are channel surfing on the televisions of the future. But just in case you are ready to expand your TV horizons, we've tracked down a few Baywatch-like shows that might make the pain a little easier to bear. We've got some new stuff and a few oldies-but-goodies that you may have missed the first time around.

Son of the Beach

Son of the Beach.

Afraid that the cancellation of Baywatch will leave you stranded without gratuitous beach beauties and far out plots? Fear not. If you have FX then you have Son of the Beach (No, we're not talking about Hobie, son of Hasselhoff, though a Hobie spin-off could have been cool.) Son of the Beach is a crazy Baywatch parody. With character names like B.J. and Notch, you know it's got to be good. The combination of stupid humor and hot bodies makes this show a winner. My favorite episode is the one where the gang comes across a strange sea creature aptly named the "Cocktapus. You can only imagine what it looked like. The show also features fantasy sequences that include everything from the gang running around in slow mo, to girls wrestling in vats of suntan oil. This show also has some crazy guest stars…like Alan Thicke as a gay con man. Check it out!!

Pacific Blue
What's better than lifeguards solving crimes on the beach? Lifeguards riding bikes solving crimes on the beach. What's better than that? Mario Lopez (a.k.a. Slater from Saved by the Bell) playing a lifeguard riding a bike solving crimes on the beach. The only downer is the fact that this cast wears slightly more clothes. Catch it on cable. (On USA, of course.)

V.I.P.

Charlie's Angels can't get down like that!

Hey, it's got Pamela Anderson, the queen of Baywatch Babes, and most of her outfits on this show cover even less than that red bathing suit did. Not just a pretty face, Pam's also the executive producer, and she gives her fans what they want -- lots of sexy, silly Pam. This Fox show may look stupid on the surface, but give it a chance. The cast (including Dustin Nguyen, from 21 Jump Street) kick ass, drive fast, and never fail to keep us entertained.

90210 and Saved by the Bell
Okay, so you know what these ones are about. If you're lucky, you'll catch the old beach episodes and be able to get your fix. Remember when Brandon got a job at the beach club? Remember when Kelly met a boy who she played with in the waves and then discovered that he was gay? Remember when Zack fell for Stacy Carosi (Leah Remini from King of Queens)? Remember how the sky in those Saved By the Bell episodes always seemed uncomfortably gray? If you don't, then you should check these reruns out. Check your local cable listings and you should be able to find these on FX and TBS.

Roswell
Maybe it doesn't have any relevance to the beach or anything, but face it -- Roswell's a terrific show. Click over to the WB, and catch up on all the episodes that you've missed. We predict you'll cry four to seven times an episode, depending on what Top 40 ballads fade up during the stoic glances of Max and the reactions of the love-ridden Liz. There are a lot of desert scenes, so at least you'll see some sand! And if you still feel the call of the beach, watch this show on a portable TV on a real beach near you. --Fred Flores and Lisa Beebe

Son of the Beach photo is copyright © Twentieth Century Fox.
V.I.P. photo is copyright © Columbia TriStar Interactive.