---
title: "Malibu Shores"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/malibu-shores-1996"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10431
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Malibu Shores (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/malibu-shores-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Malibu Shores is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Soap. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 10 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sun‑kissed teen drama dives into Southern California youth life."

### Why Watch
- Created by prolific producer Aaron Spelling
- Stars early performances by Keri Russell and Tony Lucca
- Captures the breezy vibe of 1990s Southern California teens

### Caveats & Content Note
- Only ten episodes were produced, limiting story depth
- May feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its teen‑oriented drama and occasional soap‑style twists make it suitable for older teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: teen, soap, drama, 90s

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/malibu-shores-1996#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ian Ogilvy** as *Marc Delacourt*
- **Christian Campbell** as *Teddy Delacourt*
- **Keri Russell** as *Chloe Walker*
- **Susan Ward** as *Bree*
- **Greg Vaughan** as *Josh Walker*
- **Randy Spelling**
- **Charisma Carpenter** as *Ashley Green*
- **Jacob Vargas**
- **Michelle Phillips**
- **Essence Atkins**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How many episodes does Malibu Shores have?
The series consists of ten episodes.

### Q: When did Malibu Shores originally air?
It aired on Saturday nights at 8:00 PM EST in June 1996.

### Q: Who created Malibu Shores?
The show was created by television producer Aaron Spelling.

### Q: Who are the lead actors in the series?
Keri Russell and Tony Lucca are the main stars.

### Q: Which network broadcast Malibu Shores?
It was broadcast on NBC.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Malibu Shores — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10431)
- [Malibu Shores (1996) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/70797-malibu-shores/prehled/)
- [Malibu Shores 62% (1996) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/165563-malibu-shores)
- [Malibu Shores (1996) - další díly](https://www.sms.cz/serial/malibu-shores/serie)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*