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The Love Boat

TV Series1977 – 19861h9 seasons · 245 episodes
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Each week, passengers looking for romance board the beautiful Pacific Princess cruise ship as it sails to tropical and exotic lands. Captain Stubing, Julie, Gopher, Dr. Adam, and Isaac help them to get the most out of their trips and do their best to help them fall in love.

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Ann Kindberg
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E1A Day in PortSep 28, 1985 · 1h · A group of eight new dancers, called The Mermaids, join the cruise and Isaac falls for their choreographer (Phylicia Rashad), who also happens to be his ex-fiancé. Meanwhile, Gopher helps solve a dispute among the ship's laundry workers, and Judy falls for a rich man with shady connections.Not rated yet
E2Your Money or Your Wife / Joint Custody / The TemptationsOct 5, 1985 · 1h · Vicki is thrilled when The Temptations board the ship and tries to convince their manager to let them perform for the passengers. Also, a custody battle on board becomes a matter of kidnapping, and a loan shark tells an overdue customer he'll forgive the debt in exchange for a date with the man's wife.Not rated yet
E3Hidden Treasure / Picture from the Past / Ace's SalaryOct 12, 1985 · 1h · A couple is looking for a rare stamp hidden somewhere on the boat. Ace and the crew campaign for a salary raise. A woman avoids Andy Warhol, wanting to forget the time she was in one of his movies.Not rated yet
E4The Villa / The Racer's Edge / Love or Money / The Accident (1)Nov 2, 1985 · 1h · Swindlers target Doc; newlyweds battle; a foe threatens reunited lovers; two women search for wealthy husbands.Not rated yet
E5The Villa / The Racer's Edge / Love or Money / The Accident (2)Nov 2, 1985 · 1h · Doc (Bernie Kopell) is a target for a swindle when he meets a lovely tourist guide (Ms. Blackely) and her deceitful brother (Olandt), which causes him much anguish, in "The Accident," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer. In an unusual set of circumstances, Capt. Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) tries to seek justice for the despondent Doc.Not rated yet
E6Forties FantasyNov 16, 1985 · 1h · Gopher dreams that he's living in the 1940s, the cruise ship is a World War II troop carrier en route to France, and he has to outwit plotting Nazis.Not rated yet
E7Good Time Girls / The Iron Man / Soap StarNov 23, 1985 · 1h · In "Soap Star," written by William Bickley and Michael Warren, the leading lady and leading man (Ms. Channing and Nye) from television's popular daytime drama, "Mercy Hospital," arrive for a relaxing cruise. However, when Sylvia's friend (Ms. White) wants a part in the show, she's in for a surprise.Not rated yet
E8Trouble in Paradise / No More Mister Nice Guy / The Mermaid and the CopNov 30, 1985 · 1h · Former cruise director Julie returns when her marriage is in trouble. Meanwhile, a Mermaid dancer (Teri Hatcher) worries that a cop on board may recognize her from a past crime. Plus, Ace has to prove he's ready for more responsibility by firing two employees.Not rated yet
E9Roommates / Heartbreaker / Out of the BlueDec 7, 1985 · 1h · While Vicki and Judy's friendship is put to the test when they become roommates, a professional golfer (Jeff Conaway) discovers a disheartening truth about the woman he loves. Meanwhile, a multimillionaire traveling aboard the Pacific Princess promises to make everyone's dreams come true.Not rated yet
E10The Father of the Bride / The Best Man / Members of the WeddingJan 11, 1986 · 1h · A private wedding cruise takes over the ship and the bride-to-be has a history with Ace. At the same time, the bride's father faces bankruptcy, the best man falls for the bride's sister, and a wedding crasher is on the lookout for potential conquests.Not rated yet
E11Dare Devil / Picture Me A Spy / SleeperJan 18, 1986 · 1h · When Ace meets a Russian girl who's traveling with her father, he's not sure whether to trust them or suspect them of spying. Also, an international daredevil (Peter Scolari) learns that his love interest (Courtney Cox) isn't impressed by his hijinks, and Doc discovers a senator's wife is a sleepwalker.Not rated yet
E12Hippies and Yuppies / Frat Wars / Return of the LambdasJan 25, 1986 · 1h · Two rival college fraternities wage war during a reunion held on the ship. At the same time, two old college buddies reunite and discover one of them hasn't moved beyond their hippie days.Not rated yet
E13Miss Mom / Who's the Champ? / Gopher's DelusionFeb 1, 1986 · 1h · Hulk Hogan plays himself, as two flamboyant pro wrestlers (Bruce Jenner and Tim Rossovich) vie for a win in the ring, a situation complicated by the fact that one of the grapplers is romantically interested in his opponent's sister (Jennifer Holmes); a single mother-to-be (Ellen Bry) and a writer (Ben Murphy) share an unusual relationship; Gopher (Fred Grandy) thinks he's the captain after being hypnotized.Not rated yet
E14Egyptian Cruise (1)Feb 8, 1986 · 1h · In "Egypt," written by Duane Poole and Tom Swale, the captain (Gavin MacLeod) has a bittersweet reunion with the widow (Jean Stapleton) of one of his dearest friends. She is trying to get over her spouse's demise, and Stubing and another man (Campanella) make life more meaningful for her.Not rated yet
E15Egyptian Cruise (2)Feb 8, 1986 · 1h · In "Egypt," written by Duane Poole and Tom Swale, the captain (Gavin MacLeod) has a bittersweet reunion with the widow (Jean Stapleton) of one of his dearest friends. She is trying to get over her spouse's demise, and Stubing and another man (Campanella) make life more meaningful for her.Not rated yet
E16Hello, Emily / The Tour Guide / The Winning NumberFeb 15, 1986 · 1h · A widow named Emily Haywood (Marion Ross) grows fond of Captain Stubing but doesn't handle rejection well. Meanwhile, a tour guide gets so distracted, she loses her tour group in Acapulco. Finally, a recent lottery winner lets newfound wealth go to his head.Not rated yet
E17The Second Time Around / Hello, Spencer / Runaway, Go HomeFeb 22, 1986 · 1h · Captain Stubing welcomes back Emily Haywood (Marion Ross) and, this time, he might be more receptive to romance. Meanwhile, The Gatlin Brothers play themselves as they hide a 16-year-old runaway. Plus, a comedian is crushed to find he hasn't actually been booked to perform on the ship.Not rated yet
E18The Art Lover / Couples / Made for Each OtherMar 1, 1986 · 1h · Gopher accidentally breaks a passenger's ancient statue, while Judy helps a newlywed couple acknowledge their marital problems. Then, Ace takes a picture of two lovebirds that tells a different story about who is attracted to who.Not rated yet
E19Second Banana / The Prodigy / What Goes Around Comes AroundMar 8, 1986 · 1h · A passenger gives one last show with his performing orangutan before the ape retires, while Capt. Stubing helps a passenger overcome a gambling addiction. Then, Doc works with a radio talk-show psychologist to help her overcome her own personal problems.Not rated yet
E20Gothic Romance / Whatever Happened to Crazy Joe Flash? / We'll Meet AgainMar 15, 1986 · 1h · In "Whatever Happened to Crazy Joe Flash?," written by David Chambers, rock star Crazy Joe Flash (Regalbuto) decides to get away from it all by taking a cruise incognito, using his real name of Herb Hanson. He then falls for the lovely Joyce Anderson (Ms. Pescow), whose burning fantasy is to be with Crazy Joe Flash rather than succumb to the charms of Herb Hanson.Not rated yet
E21The Will / Deja Vu / The PredictionMar 22, 1986 · 1h · A psychic passenger (Eva Gabor) predicts the end of the world is near and the premonition spooks Gopher. Meanwhile, a widowed passenger learns her late husband planned a cruise for her, and an amnesiac meets someone important from the life he'd forgotten.Not rated yet
E22The Matadors / Mrs. Jameson Comes Out / Love's Labor Found / Marry Me, Marry Me (1)May 3, 1986 · 1h · A matador clashes with his grandson; a released convict seeks her daughter; Isaac finds a stowaway; a man woos two women.Not rated yet
E23The Matadors / Mrs. Jameson Comes Out / Love's Labor Found / Marry Me, Marry Me (2)May 3, 1986 · 1h · Conclusion: A matador clashes with his grandson; a released convict seeks her daughter; Isaac finds a stowaway; a man woos two women.Not rated yet
E24My Stepmother, Myself / Almost Roommates / Cornerback SneakMay 17, 1986 · 1h · Vicki isn't happy with her father's plans to marry Emily Haywood (Marion Ross), while an aging football star meets the team's new owner and tries to avoid being cut. Then, a crew member is in a pickle when he brings his girlfriend aboard only to discover they don't have a cabin to themselves.Not rated yet
E25Happily Ever After / Have I Got a Job for You / Mr. Smith Goes to MinikuluMay 24, 1986 · 1h · In "Happily Ever After," written by Paula A. Roth, Capt. Stubing can't seem to make up his mind about anything regarding his impeding marriage. Wedding coordinator Monica Douglas (Ms. Taylor) warns Emily that the captain may not be ready to take the plunge.Not rated yet

Top cast

Full cast and crew
Bernie KopellDr. Adam BrickerTed LangeIsaac WashingtonGavin MacLeodCaptain Merrill StubingFred GrandyGopher SmithLauren TewesJulie McCoyJill WhelanVicki StubingTed McGinleyAce EvansPat KlousJudy McCoyMarion RossEmily Heywood-StubingTed HamiltonCaptain Thomas Allenford III
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Details

Premiered
September 24, 1977
Ended
May 24, 1986
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
Country of origin
United States
Language
English
Episode runtime
1h
TVmaze ID
1484

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