Coast Guard: Mission Critical Show Summary, Upcoming Episodes and TV Guide

Following the men and women of the United States Coast Guard as they patrol and protect America's borders from drug runners, terrorists, and human traffickers, all while saving the lives of those in peril at sea.

Following the men and women of the United States Coast Guard as they patrol and protect America's borders from drug runners, terrorists, and human traffickers, all while saving the lives of those in peril at sea.

Sixty miles at sea off of Key West Florida, a family cruise takes a terrible turn when Air Station Miami is launched to rescue a six-year-old boy with a possible burst appendix. In the Pacific Northwest, a rookie rescue swimmer attempts to rescue a family and their dog who must abandon ship in 20-foot storm ravaged seas. During the Covid-19 pandemic duty calls when a pregnant woman aboard a cruise ship needs urgent medical attention.

Multiple US Coast Guard crews search for vessels in distress overtaken by powerful storms. In the Florida Keys, a sailboat calls the Coast Guard for help, and the only way to save the captain and his boat is by taking a leap of faith. In the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Coast Guard Cutter Munro and Law Enforcement team members chase down a non-compliant boat suspected of running illegal drugs to the United States.

In the cover of night, drug smugglers try to evade US counter narcotics intelligence, but darkness doesn't stop the United States Coast Guard from taking down the suspects. In Oregon, surging high tides trap two hikers at sunset, forcing USCG Air Station Astoria to find them in the midst of miles of pitch-black mudflats and freezing temperatures. In the Florida Keys, rescuers search for a man reported struggling in the water and the rescue takes an unexpected turn.