Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Plot
Smiles everyone, Smiles! So began this long-running (7 season) series which was one of the ABC Network's anthology/guest-cast series (along with The Love Boat) that proved wildly popular. Each week two guests came to Fantasy Island to get their wish/fantasy fulfilled. Their mysterious host, the debonair and suave white-suited Mr. Roarke, would do the sometimes impossible and grant them their wishes...but there was always some twist to the fantasy, letting the guest learn something about themselves or get something they weren't expecting. Best remembered for the presence of Herve Villechaize as the diminutive "Tattoo" and his cry of "De plane! De plane!" the show proved popular enough to go the distance and then spawn a brief revival/remake in the 1990s. A remake, Fantasy Island (1998) in the late 1990s was not as successful as its predecessor.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Funny Girl / Butch and SundanceIn "The Funny Girl" a TV comedian wishes to become a nobody again and lead a simpler life.
In "Butch and Sundance" two friends wish to become Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, for thrills and adventure. - 02
The Prince / The SheriffIn 'The Prince' a handsome young prince wants to live as a common man, but falls in love with a woman who despises poverty.
And in 'The Sheriff' New York City Police Detective John Burke, wants to go back in time to become a sheriff in the old west. - 03
Lady of the Evening / The RacerIn 'Lady of the Evening' a prostitute wants to change her life and settle down but is afraid to tell her respectable fiancé.
And in 'The Racer' ex-race car driver Kincaid proves to himself and his family that the crash which destroyed his career is not the reason he quit racing.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Escape / Cinderella GirlsJanuary 28, 1978In the "Escape" segment, Mr. Udall is an escape artist trying to get out of the shadow of his famous father by performing a one-man escape t - S01E02
Bet a Million / Mr. IrresistibleFebruary 4, 1978In "Bet A Million" a Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wade come to the island in the hopes of finding a wealthy financier to help them fulfill their dream of - S01E03
The Prince / The SheriffFebruary 11, 1978In 'The Prince' a handsome young prince wants to live as a common man, but falls in love with a woman who despises poverty.
And in 'The She - S01E04
Family Reunion / VoodooFebruary 18, 1978In 'Family Reunion' a brother and sister fantasize about reuniting their parents.
And in 'Voodoo' a twenty-six year old woman suffering fro - S01E05
Lady of the Evening / The RacerFebruary 25, 1978In 'Lady of the Evening' a prostitute wants to change her life and settle down but is afraid to tell her respectable fiancé.
And in 'The Ra - S01E06
Treasure Hunt / Beauty ContestMarch 11, 1978In "Treasure Hunt" a couple along with their friend thirst for money and adventure leading them to some very difficult decisions.
In "Beaut - S01E07
Season's bestThe Funny Girl / Butch and SundanceMarch 18, 1978In "The Funny Girl" a TV comedian wishes to become a nobody again and lead a simpler life.
In "Butch and Sundance" two friends wish to beco - S01E08
Superstar / SalemMarch 25, 1978In "Superstar" an accountant wishes to become a baseball Superstar.
In "Salem" a couple's wish to live with simple and old fashioned morali - S01E09
Trouble, My Lovely / The Common ManApril 1, 1978In "Trouble, My Lovely" a father's fantasy is to experience peace and respect from his overbearing family.
In "The Common Man" a schlub nam - S01E10
The Over-the-Hill Caper / Poof, You're a Movie StarApril 15, 1978In "The Over-the-Hill Caper" an elderly man's fantasy is to reunite his old gang and pull off one last caper.
In "Poof, You're a Movie Star - S01E11
Reunion / AnniversaryApril 29, 1978In "Reunion" 4 high school friends reveal a hidden secret which places them in jeopardy.
In "Anniversary" a couple wish to renew their vows - S01E12
King for a Day / Instant FamilyMay 6, 1978In "King for a Day" a plumber dreams of being king for a day.
In "Instant Family" a mother's fantasy is to prove to her daughter that child - S01E13
Fool for a Client / Double Your PleasureMay 15, 1978In "Fool for a Client" a brilliant yet insecure lawyer wishes to experience the excitement of a big courtroom trial.
In "Double Your Pleasu - S01E14
Call Me Lucky / Torch SongMay 20, 1978In "Call Me Lucky" compulsive gambler Harry Beamus wants to be the luckiest gambler alive, realizing his separation from his son may come at
Season02
- S02E01
Homecoming / The SheikhSeptember 16, 1978—In "Homecoming" a Vietnam veteran, long presumed dead wishes to be reunited with his family. Realizing that his wife has remarried and his s - S02E02
The Big Dipper / The PirateSeptember 23, 1978—In "The Big Dipper" a young girl tries to find a normal life with her pick-pocketing father, when a police sergeant shows up in search of he - S02E03
The Beachcomber / The Last WhodunnitSeptember 30, 1978—In "The Beachcomber" Charles Preston fed up with the pressures of his life gives it all up to become a carefree beachcomber and winds up in - S02E04
Best Seller / The TombOctober 14, 1978—In "Best Seller" Barry Hunter desires the limelight as best-selling author and the women throw themselves at him.
In "The Tomb" an archeolo - S02E05
I Want to Get Married / The Jewel ThiefOctober 21, 1978—In "I Want to Get Married" a woman wants her long-standing marriage shy boyfriend to finally go ahead with their wedding.
In "The Jewel Thi - S02E06
War Games / Queen of the Boston BruisersOctober 28, 1978—In "War Games" a bitter Vietnam veteran challenges a former Army buddy to a deadly competition. Unbeknownst to him, he holds him responsible - S02E07
Let the Good Times Roll / Nightmare / The TigerNovember 4, 1978—In ""Let the Good Times Roll"" a former hot-rod king wishes for his past glory and get the girl he left behind.
In ""Nightmare"" Jeanine Sa - S02E08
Return / The Toughest Man AliveNovember 11, 1978—In "Return" lovely Helena Marsh returns to Fantasy Island to proclaim her love for......Mr. Roarke.
In "The Toughest Man Alive" an average - S02E09
The Appointment / Mr. TattooNovember 18, 1978—In "The Appointment" Dr. John Carlson who is doctor too busy with business to see his patients, seeks funds to build a computerized health c - S02E10
The Flight of the Great Yellow Bird / The Island of Lost WomenNovember 25, 1978—In "The Flight of the Great Yellow Bird" a former professional adventurer is hired by Professor Smith-Myles to go in search of Bigfoot.
In - S02E11
Carnival / The VaudevilliansDecember 2, 1978—In ""Carnival"" a young coma victim believes that the man in her dreams really exists.
In ""The Vaudevillians"" old timers Will Fields and - S02E12
Charlie's Cherubs / Stalag 3December 9, 1978—In ""Charlie's Cherubs"" three secretaries want to be like their heroines-Charlie's Angels.
In ""Stalag 3"" four World War II veterans reli - S02E13
The Lady and the Longhorn / VampireDecember 16, 1978—In ""The Lady and the Longhorn"" sweet but wacky businesswoman Vera Templeton is after a millionaire to save her company from bankruptcy.
A - S02E14
Seance / The TreasureJanuary 13, 1979—In ""Seance"" Clare Conti still distraught over her brother's suicide learns that her brother was murdered during a seance.
In ""The Treasu - S02E15
Cowboy / Substitute WifeJanuary 20, 1979—In ""Cowboy"" Brian Kehoe complicates a happy reunion by past lies about being a rodeo star when in fact he is only a rodeo clown.
In ""Sub - S02E16
Photographs / Royal FlushJanuary 27, 1979—In ""Photographs"" photographer Nancy Weston is haunted by the mysterious image of an unknown girl in her photos.
In ""Royal Flush"" Johnny - S02E17
The Stripper / The BoxerFebruary 10, 1979—In ""The Stripper"" a rich Daddy's girl decides to become a Burlesque dancer using the name Lulu LaVerne, much to her father's dismay.
In " - S02E18
Casting Director / Pentagram / A Little BallFebruary 17, 1979—In ""Casting Director"" Felix Birdsong becomes casting director and is overwhelmed when all the lovelies attempt to win the lead role in a m - S02E19
Spending Spree / The HuntedFebruary 24, 1979—In ""Spending Spree"" two girlfriends are given half a million dollars to spend and realize that friendship is more important than anything - S02E20
Birthday Party / GhostbreakerMarch 3, 1979—""Birthday Party"" is about a 47-year-old bar and grill owner from Phoenix, AZ (Carol Gates, played by Janet Leigh), who was forced to give - S02E21
Yesterday's Love / Fountain of YouthMarch 17, 1979—In ""Yesterday's Love"" Peggy and Charles Atwood who are on the brink of divorce after 35 years of marriage, rekindle their love.
In ""Foun - S02E22
The Comic / The Golden HourMay 5, 1979—In ""The Comic"" unappreciated comedy writer Jerry Burton longs to become a stand-up comedian like his employer Danny Baker.
In ""The Golde - S02E23
Cornelius & Alphonse / The ChoiceMay 6, 1979—In ""Cornelius & Alphonse"" a couple of petty crooks seeking revenge against Mr. Roarke kidnap Tattoo for ransom. Unaware of what they have - S02E24
Bowling / Command PerformanceMay 12, 1979—In "Bowling" amateur bowler Lou Fielding fulfills his dream of bowling with the world's best bowlers!
In "Command Performance" a retire cir - S02E25
Amusement Park / Rock StarsMay 13, 1979—In ""Amusement Park"" a boy wants to run the park in order to have the opportunity to hire his dad whom he hasnt seen in a long time.
In ""
Season03
- S03E01
Hit Man / The SwimmerSeptember 7, 1979—In ""Hit Man"" a desperate man hires a hit man to eliminate him, so his family can inherit his lucrative insurance money. When suddenly an u - S03E02
Goose for the Gander / StuntmanSeptember 14, 1979—In ""Goose for the Gander"" Marjorie Gibbs from Santa Fe, New Mexico signs up for a cooking competition in order to save her diner and ends - S03E03
Tattoo: the Love God / Magnolia BlossomsSeptember 21, 1979—In ""Tattoo: the Love God"", Tattoo's fantasy of becoming a god to many beautiful native women becomes a bit too much for him too handle.
I - S03E04
Baby / Marathon: Battle of the SexesOctober 5, 1979—In 'The Baby' Tattoo becomes enamored of the little baby Patrick, whose parents were killed and Tattoo wishes to adopt him, but fears that b - S03E05
The Chain Gang / The BossOctober 20, 1979—In 'The Chain Gang' Mike Jenner is obsessed with finding his father's killer, which could wind up causing his own death.
In 'The Boss' swit - S03E06
The Red Baron / Young at HeartOctober 27, 1979—In ""The Red Baron"" Cornelius an avid World War I buff and locksmith has the opportunity to experience first hand what it's like to be a Fl - S03E07
The WeddingNovember 3, 1979—Mr. Roarke marries his longtime love Helena Marsh, knowing that their time together will be very short. Helena has been diagnosed with a bra - S03E08
The Handyman / Tattoo's RomanceNovember 10, 1979—In ""The Handyman"" Holly Ryan is a small-time bookie who has to testify against gangster Spider Sloat who is out to kill him. His santuary - S03E09
The Dancer / Nobody's ThereNovember 17, 1979—In ""The Dancer"" a Texas millionaire sponsors the comeback of a famous ballerina, so that he can declare his love for her.
And in ""Nobody - S03E10
Class of '69 / The PugNovember 24, 1979In ""Class of '69"" An overweight woman wishes to become thin in order to overcome her humiliation 10 years ago.
And in ""The Pug"" Mitch L - S03E11
The Mermaid / The VictimDecember 1, 1979—In ""The Mermaid"" a marine biologist Professor DeHaven must chose between his infatuation with a mermaid and the love for his wife.
And in - S03E12
The Cheerleaders / MaroonedDecember 8, 1979—In ""The Cheerleaders"" two young women wish to become glamorous cheerleaders for their favorite football team.
And in ""Marooned"" truck d - S03E13
The Inventor / On the Other SideDecember 15, 1979—In ""The Inventor"" absent-minded professor Professor Clebe finds himself in big trouble when his secret invention is revealed to the world. - S03E14
Lookalikes / The WinemakerDecember 22, 1979—In ""Lookalikes"" A salesman wants to trade places with someone who looks like him and leads a more exciting life.
In ""The Winemaker"" A n - S03E15
Unholy Wedlock / ElizabethJanuary 12, 1980—In ""Unholy Wedlock"" Danny Collier finds himself in a true pickle when the woman he marries turns out to be the girl in his bachelor party - S03E16
Rogues and Riches / Stark TerrorJanuary 19, 1980—In ""Rogues and Riches"" Mark Hendricks, an attorney must travel to 18th century England to try and convince his client to go back to the pr - S03E17
Playgirl / Smith's ValhallaJanuary 26, 1980—In ""Playgirl"" beautiful former centerfold model Erica Clark wishes to turn the tables and treat men as sexual objects.
And in ""Smith's V - S03E18
Aphrodite / Dr. Jekyll and Miss HydeFebruary 2, 1980—In ""Aphrodite"" Professor Blair risks his sanity and his life when he goes after the woman of perfect beauty.
And in ""Dr. Jekyll and M - S03E19
The Swinger / Terrors of the MindFebruary 9, 1980—In ""The Swinger"" a middle-aged man wishes for the swinging youth he feels he never enjoyed.
And in ""Terrors of the Mind"" Sharon Sanders - S03E20
Nona / One Million B.C.March 1, 1980—In ""Nona"" a blind man uses his gift of sight for 48 hours to search for the Nona, woman of his dreams.
And in ""One Million B.C. two wome - S03E21
Jungle Man / Mary Ann and Miss SophisticateMarch 8, 1980—In ""Jungle Man"" David Farley an actor who's life has been centered on the television character ""Jungle Man"" he created wishes to have o - S03E22
My Fair Pharaoh / The PowerMay 10, 1980—In ""My Fair Pharaoh"" Lucy Atwell travels in time to ancient Egypt and poses as Cleopatra, only to find her life in grave danger.
And in " - S03E23
Eagleman / Children of MentuMay 17, 1980—In ""Eagleman"" Morris Binstock attempts to win back his son's respect and admiration by becoming the comic book hero the boy worships forgo
Season04
- S04E01
The Devil and Mandy Breem / Instant MillionaireOctober 25, 1980—In ""The Devil and Mandy Breem"" Amanda Breem who sold her soul to Satan in order to save the life of her husband, seeks Mr. Roarke's help i - S04E02
Flying Aces / The Mermaid ReturnsNovember 1, 1980—In ""Flying Aces"" airline pilot Tony Chilton goes back to World War II to experience the thrill of combat flying with his father who died i - S04E03
The Skater's Edge / Concerto of Death / The Last Great RaceNovember 8, 1980—In ""The Skater's Edge"" untrained farm girl Charlie Girl from Minnesota fantasizes about competing as a world-class figure skater.
In ""Co - S04E04
Don Quixote / The Sex SymbolNovember 15, 1980—In ""Don Quixote"" Texas millionaire Donald Quick wishes to become the heroic Don Quixote and find his Dulcinea encountering trouble along h - S04E05
The Love Doctor / The Pleasure Palace / PossessedNovember 22, 1980—In ""The Love Doctor"" movie actress Kim Holland seeks to become anonymous for the weekend and finds the Love Doctor instead.
In ""The Plea - S04E06
With Affection, Jack the Ripper / GigoloNovember 29, 1980In ""With Affection, Jack the Ripper"" Lorraine Peters a female criminologist sets out to discover the identity of Jack the Ripper and solve - S04E07
The Invisible Woman / The SnowbirdDecember 6, 1980—In ""The Invisible Woman"" Harriet Winkler wishes to become invisible so she can spy on her philandering fiancee and finds that the one thin - S04E08
Crescendo / Three FeathersDecember 20, 1980—In ""Crescendo"" singing star Susan Lohman hopes for romance with the brilliant composer of her songs. Not knowing that the mysterious and e - S04E09
Season's bestMy Late Lover / SanctuaryJanuary 3, 1981In ""My Late Lover"" the widow Anastasia Dexter has three perspective suitors and is flabergasted by her husband's ghostly interference wit - S04E10
High Off the Hog / ReprisalJanuary 10, 1981—In ""High Off the Hog"" the Boggs a hillbilly family from the Ozarks become millionaires for the weekend and they fall prey to unscrupulous - S04E11
The Artist and the Lady / Elizabeth's BabyJanuary 17, 1981—In ""The Artist and the Lady"" an untalented artist wishes to possess the talent to paint a great masterpiece, ends up becoming enamored of - S04E12
The Heroine / The WarriorJanuary 24, 1981—In ""The Heroine"" romance novelist Florence Richmond whose own life is rather dull, wishes to become one of her book's wild and lusty heroi - S04E13
The Man from Yesterday / World's Most Desirable WomanJanuary 31, 1981—In ""The Man from Yesterday"" William T. Keating posing to be a photo-journalist arrives with the intent to kill, not interview, his subject - S04E14
The Chateau / White LightningFebruary 7, 1981—In ""The Chateau"" Vicky Lee, a journalist wishes to spend the weekend with the man her grandmother, famed Silent Screen actress Becky Lee - S04E15
Loving Strangers / Something Borrowed, Something BlueFebruary 14, 1981—In ""Loving Strangers"" a couple Tom & Marge Wilkerson, who have been happily married for 25 years wish to become strangers to fall in love - S04E16
Chorus Girl / Surrogate FatherFebruary 21, 1981—In ""Chorus Girl"" when a dance teacher Franklin Adams gives his deaf pupil the gift of hearing, he runs the risk of losing her forever.
An - S04E17
Also Rans / Portrait of SolangeFebruary 28, 1981—In ""Also Rans"" shy shoesalesman Jerome Pepper hopes to catch the attention of the girl he's loved from afar for seven years. By helping - S04E18
The Searcher / The Way We Weren'tMarch 7, 1981In ""The Searcher"" Karen Saunders-Holmes has a desperate need to find her father, whose whereabouts have been kept a secret to her since sh - S04E19
The Proxy Billionaire / The ExperimentMarch 21, 1981—In ""The Proxy Billionaire"" Wall Street Analyst Frank Miller gets into some very big trouble when he switches places with billionaire Avery - S04E20
Delphine / The UnkillableApril 11, 1981—In ""Delphine"" Mr. Roarke's god-daughter Delphine comes to him for help in solving a most unusual problem.
And in ""The Unkillable"" a sci - S04E21
Basin Street / The Devil's TriangleMay 2, 1981—In ""Basin Street"" a would-be musician visits New Orleans during the heyday of ragtime jazz, and learns much more than he bargained for
ab - S04E22
Hard Knocks / Lady GodivaMay 9, 1981—In ""Hard Knocks"" an ambitious young man gets some helpful pointers from Bogey himself as he sets out to become one of those hard-boiled pr - S04E23
Man-Beast / Ole Island OpryMay 16, 1981—In ""Man-Beast"" David Tabori has horrifying and recurring nightmares, discovers he is actually some kind of monster.
And in ""Ole Island O - S04E24
Paquito's Birthday / Technical AdvisorMay 23, 1981In ""Paquito's Birthday"" a desire for happiness for their young son may cause his parents to lose him altogether.
And in ""Technical Advi
Season05
- S05E01
Show Me a Hero... / SlamdunkOctober 10, 1981—In ""Show Me a Hero..."" Helen Ross a romantic woman must confront the love of her past, John Day before she can experience real love in he - S05E02
Season's bestThe Devil and Mr. Roarke / Ziegfeld Girls / Kid Corey Rides AgainOctober 17, 1981In ""The Devil and Mr. Roarke"" Mephistopheles, the devil himself has come with a very specific purpose in mind -- to capture the immortal s - S05E03
Cyrano / The MagicianOctober 24, 1981In ""Cyrano"" Marjorie Denton travels back in time to the days of Cyrano de Bergerac in order to find the world's most chivalrous and r - S05E04
The Last Cowboy / The Lady and the MonsterOctober 31, 1981In ""The Last Cowboy"" middle-aged urban cowboy, Joel Campbell finds that the old west was not quite the romantic adventure he perceived it - S05E05
Mr. Nobody / La LiberatoraNovember 7, 1981—In ""Mr. Nobody"" A man who wishes for inner strength and confidence is accidentally made into another Hercules when Julie gives him the wro - S05E06
Druids / A Night in a HaremNovember 14, 1981—In ""Druids"" a woman who just wanted to be the center of attention finds her life on the line after becoming an ancient Queen.
And in ""A - S05E07
The Perfect Husband / VolcanoNovember 21, 1981—In ""The Perfect Husband"" a wealthy young woman learns that looking for perfection can mean looking for a lot of unpredictable trouble.
An - S05E08
Lillian Russell / The LagoonNovember 28, 1981—In ""Lillian Russell"" Lillian Martin goes back in time and becomes a famous singer in order to accurately write a biography of the performe - S05E09
Romance Times Three / Night of the Tormented SoulDecember 5, 1981—In ""Romance Times Three"" a woman wants to meet the three men of her dreams, although she knows all three by telephone only.
And in ""Nigh - S05E10
A Very Strange Affair / The SailorJanuary 2, 1982—In ""A Very Strange Affair"" Ron Price gets some very unusual help in obtaining the needed funds for an orphanage.
And in ""The Sailor"" M - S05E11
House of Dolls / Wuthering HeightsJanuary 9, 1982—In ""House of Dolls"" window dresser Francis Elkins becomes infatuated with a mannequin and has her brought to life with some surprising res - S05E12
The Magic Camera / Mata Hari / ValerieJanuary 16, 1982—In ""The Magic Camera"" a man who wishes to take pictures no other photographer ever has is shocked when his pictures begin telling the futu - S05E13
King Arthur in Mr. Roarke's Court / Shadow GamesJanuary 23, 1982—In ""King Arthur in Mr. Roarke's Court"" an English history buff meets up with his hero, the legendary King Arthur, he is in for a major dis - S05E14
Daddy's Little Girl / The WhistleJanuary 30, 1982—In ""Daddy's Little Girl"" Christa Ackland wishes to find her real father, a man she has never laid eyes on, so that he may give her away at - S05E15
The Case Against Mr. Roarke / Save Sherlock HolmesFebruary 6, 1982—In ""The Case Against Mr. Roarke"" Fran Warner brings her little girl to the Island along with the announcement that Mr. Roarke is the child - S05E16
The Challenge / A Genie Named JoeFebruary 13, 1982—In ""The Challenge"" Douglas Picard, the richest man in the world comes to the Island with specific intentions of claiming it for his own.
- S05E17
Funny Man / Tattoo, The MatchmakerFebruary 20, 1982—In ""Funny Man"" a stand-up comic's imaginary family is brought to life and his own life is endangered.
And in ""Tattoo, the Matchmaker"", - S05E18
Sitting Duck / Sweet Suzi SwannMarch 6, 1982—In ""Sitting Duck"" a world famous big game hunter has come to track and kill his most challenging prey ever -- Mr. Roarke himself.
And in - S05E19
Face of Love / Image of CelesteMarch 20, 1982—In ""Face of Love"" a young woman who is a long hardened criminal, has the chance to straighten out her life.
And in ""Image of Celeste"" a - S05E20
Forget-Me-Not / The Quiz MastersApril 10, 1982In ""Forget-Me-Not"" a woman who has completely lost her memory in an accident wishes to find out who she really is.
And in ""The Quiz Mast - S05E21
The Big Bet / Nancy and the ThunderbirdsMay 1, 1982—In ""The Big Bet"" a young ladies' man makes a bet with his buddies that he can score with a sexy model but winning turns out to be his bigg - S05E22
The Ghost's Story / The SpoilersMay 8, 1982—In ""The Ghost's Story"" a young woman must face being alone in a terrifying haunted mansion in order to gain notoriety as an expert of the
Season06
- S06E01
Curse of the Moreaus / My Man FridayOctober 16, 1982—In ""Curse of the Moreaus"" Jesse and Kathy Moreau come to the Island so Jesse can fulfill his fantasy to rid himself of a family curse.
An - S06E02
Dancing Lady / The Final RoundOctober 23, 1982—In "Dancing Lady" a receptionist from Toledo, Ohio dreams of becoming the dancing star in a lavish musical. And in "The Final Round" a boxi - S06E03
The Perfect Gentleman / LegendOctober 30, 1982—In ""The Perfect Gentleman"" a famous rock singer who witnessed a murder in Las Vegas and faked his own death comes to the Island to assume - S06E04
The Angel's Triangle / Natchez BoundNovember 6, 1982—In ""The Angel's Triangle"" Michael, the angel of death, spares Brent Harris in a horse accident because he has always loved Catherine Harr - S06E05
Everybody Goes to Gilley's / Face of FireNovember 20, 1982—In ""Everybody Goes to Gilley's"" Mickey Gilley's fantasy is to become a star headliner and a big country western singer.
And in ""Face of - S06E06
The Beautiful Skeptic / The Lost PlatoonNovember 27, 1982—In ""The Beautiful Skeptic"" a female reporter comes to the Island to prove it's a fraud.
And in ""The Lost Platoon"" a man goes back to Wo - S06E07
Roller Derby Dolls / Thanks a MillionDecember 4, 1982—In ""Roller Derby Dolls"" a manager of a sporting goods store wishes to own and manage a professional sports club.
And in ""Thanks A Millio - S06E08
The Kleptomaniac / Thank God, I'm a Country GirlDecember 11, 1982—In ""The Kleptomaniac"" A kleptomaniac comes to the Island to rid himself of the urge to steal. Tattoo is asked to keep a constant eye on Fr - S06E09
Naughty Marietta / The Winning TicketJanuary 8, 1983—In ""Naught Marietta"" a mother's fantasy is for her little girl to play the part of Marietta in ""Naughty Marietta.""
And in ""The Winning - S06E10
Operation Breakout / Candy KissesJanuary 15, 1983—In ""Operation Breakout"" a man's fantasy is to rescue a double agent for a government reward.
And in ""Candy Kisses"" A champion racehors - S06E11
The Songwriter / Queen of the SoapsJanuary 22, 1983—In ""The Songwriter"" a man travels back in time to find the unpublished songs of his famous ""songwriter"" grandfather.
And in ""Queen of - S06E12
The Tallowed Image / Room and BardJanuary 29, 1983—In ""The Tallowed Image"" a track coach from Vermont wishes to overcome his emotional fears by pursuing a beautiful older woman.
And in ""R - S06E13
Midnight Waltz / Let Them Eat CakeFebruary 12, 1983—In ""Midnight Waltz"" A Man wants to have one more dance with his wife who's been dead for six months.
And in ""Let Them Eat Cake"" A wait - S06E14
Revenge of the Forgotten / CharoFebruary 19, 1983—In ""Revenge of the Forgotten"" a man who spent eight years in a prison comes to Fantasy Island to find a fabulous lost treasure and start a - S06E15
Return to the Cotton Club / No Friends Like Old FriendsFebruary 26, 1983—In ""Return to the Cotton Club"", Charles 'Diggs' Whelan comes to Fantasy Island to get a big break in his singing career. He sacrifices his - S06E16
Eternal Flame / A Date with BurtMarch 5, 1983—In ""Eternal Flame"" a couple search for the fountain of youth.
And in ""A Date with Burt"" a file clerk from Salem, Oregon wishes to have - S06E17
King of Burlesque / Death GamesMarch 12, 1983—In ""King of Burlesque"" Tom Vail a Wall Street economist wants to experience the world of old time burlesque by becoming a comic headliner - S06E18
The Devil Stick / Touch and GoMarch 19, 1983—In ""The Devil Stick"" Carl Peters' fantasy is to find his lost love, Hallie Miller, turns out to be a witch's curse.
And in ""Touch and Go - S06E19
Edward / Extraordinary Miss JonesApril 9, 1983—In ""Edward"" a successful man comes to the Island to restore his acquaintance with his ex-wife and son.
And in ""Extraordinary Miss Jones" - S06E20
What's the Matter with Kids? / Island of HorrorsApril 16, 1983—In ""What's the Matter with Kids?"" a famous writer of children's books wishes to spend the day with the perfect child.
And in ""Island of - S06E21
Love Island / The SistersMay 14, 1983—In "Love Island" two phony playboy wannabe's fanatisize about being on an Island surrounded by beautiful wild women, are in for a huge surpr - S06E22
Remember When...May 7, 1983—Tattoo has an auto accident and suffers a serious head injury. Mr. Roarke helps him through the surgery and to overcome his depression by re
Season07
- S07E01
Forbidden Love / The Other Man -- Mr. RoarkeOctober 8, 1983—In ""Forbidden Love"" a woman brings her boyfriend to the Island hoping to get him to propose to her after a three-year relationship.
In "" - S07E02
The Big Switch / The Hooker's HolidayOctober 15, 1983—In ""The Big Switch"" a wife wishes for her husband to experience what it is like to be a woman.
And in ""The Hooker's Holiday"" a woman of - S07E03
Nurses Night OutOctober 22, 1983—Three nurses are brought to the Island as guests of a mysterious benefactor who appreciated the care he received during his stay at their - S07E04
God Child / Curtain CallOctober 29, 1983—In ""God Child"" little Laurie Shannon who lost her parents in an accident wishes to ask God why he took them.
And in ""Curtain Call"" a on - S07E05
Roarke's Sacrifice / The Butler's AffairNovember 12, 1983—In ""Roarke's Sacrifice"" crippled dancer Julie Mars wishes to experience one last performance.
And in ""The Butler's Affair"" the beautifu - S07E06
Second Time Around / Three's a CrowdNovember 19, 1983—In ""Second Time Around"" a woman comes to the Island to save her marriage.
And in ""Three's A Crowd"" a son separated becomes angry when h - S07E07
The Wedding Picture / CastawaysNovember 26, 1983—In ""The Wedding Picture"" a woman, unhappy with her marriage, wishes to relive her wedding day to determine if she did indeed marry the wro - S07E08
Random Choices / My Mommy, the SwingerDecember 3, 1983—In ""Random Choices"" a billionaire shipping tycoon with a great lust for life wishes to seek out people who desperately need help so he ca - S07E09
The Fantasy Island Girl / Saturday's ChildDecember 10, 1983—In ""The Fantasy Island Girl"" a beauty contest promoter with a disreputable reputation wants to clear up his tarnished image.
And in ""Sat - S07E10
Goin' on Home / Ambitious LadyJanuary 7, 1984—In "Goin' on Home" after leaving his family to find success in Nashville, a country western singer wishes to be reunited with the people he - S07E11
Games People Play / The Sweet LifeJanuary 14, 1984—In ""Games People Play"" three young lady employees of a toy company wish to fulfill their dreams. one wishes to gain the courage to stand u - S07E12
The High Cost of Loving / To Fly with EaglesJanuary 21, 1984—In ""The High Cost of Loving"" a workaholic account executive wishes to find a husband and be taken care of.
And in ""To Fly With Eagles"" - S07E13
Ladies Choice / Skin DeepJanuary 28, 1984—In ""Ladies Choice"" a woman fantasizes about spending the perfect weekend with the man of her dreams who truly loves her.
And in ""Skin De - S07E14
Lady of the House / Mrs. Brandell's FavoritesFebruary 25, 1984—In ""Lady of the House" / "Mrs. Brandell's Favorites"" a former brothel madam is about to marry and wants to turn over her investment profit - S07E15
Dark Secret / The Outrageous Mr. SmithMarch 3, 1984—In ""Dark Secret"" Amy Marshall is afraid to tell her husband that she was raped before they were married, confronts her fear.
And in ""The - S07E16
Baby on Demand / The Last DogfightMarch 10, 1984—In ""Baby on Demand"" Joanna Jones, once a very successful rock-and-roll singer wishes to become a mother.
And in ""The Last Dogfight"" an - S07E17
Awakening of Love / The ImposterMarch 17, 1984—In ""Awakening of Love"" a world-renowned high fashion model wishes to form a lasting, loving relationship.
And in ""The Imposter"" a coup - S07E18
Mermaid and the Matchmaker / The Obsolete ManMarch 24, 1984In ""Mermaid and the Matchmaker"" the mermaid, Nyah asks Mr. Roarke to end her immortality, but upon Mr. Roarke's refusal to do so she threa - S07E19
Lost and Found / Dick Turpin's Last RideApril 7, 1984—In ""Lost and Found"" a woman's fantasy is to start a new life with a new man, since she has just found out her man is unfaithful.
And in " - S07E20
Don Juan's Last Affair / Final AdieuApril 14, 1984—In ""Don Juan's Last Affair"" Two good friends who share a platonic relationship come to the Island in search of true love - with other part - S07E21
Bojangles and the Dancer / Deuces Are WildMay 12, 1984—In ""Bojangles and the Dancer"" a married couple come to the Island with a mixed agenda - he is intent upon performing with his idol, Mr. Bo - S07E22
Surrogate Mother / The Ideal WomanMay 19, 1984—In ""Surrogate Mother"" a mother wishes to find out how she will feel when she gives up the baby.
And in ""The Ideal Woman"" a man's fan
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