The essential episodes of Fantasy Island
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Fantasy Island — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Hungry Christine; Mel Loves Ruby
Roarke welcomes a local morning show host, Christine Collins, who has a simple fantasy: she wants to eat. And eat. And eat. But when Christine gets to Fantasy Island, she'll realize that she's hungry for much more than food. Roarke's other guests include Ruby Akuda who is afflicted with a terminal illness and is given a new lease on life.
- 02
His and Hers; The Heartbreak Hotel
Two adventurers, whose marriage has grown stale want to have the ultimate adventure together. Meanwhile, after sleeping for 35 years, widower Brent, must decide if he is ready to face his grief awake.
- 03
Flamboyant, eccentric Eileen wants to spend time with her estranged daughter and her family, but they refuse to see her. Disillusioned physics professor Charles wants to know if there is something more out there.
- 04
Percussionist Alma wants to be accepted by her tight-knit Cuban family, but to understand why they disapprove of her musical career, she must revisit their history.
- 05
Nisha wants the island to help her decide between marrying her parent's proposed match, Savin, or her longtime boyfriend, Josh.
- 06
When old friends Nettie, Camille and Margot come to the island to celebrate their 50th birthdays, their fantasies expose fault lines in their friendship.
- 07
A bookworm who wants to say yes to life goes back in time to meet her favorite author, and a competitive survivalist learns that the ultimate challenge is something he hasn’t trained for.
- 08
A young artist Ramon wants to see his mentor, Jasper, again and Jasper realizes he may not have been the best influence on Ramon.
- 09
A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet "Mr. Right" tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.
- 10
Hurricane Helene; The Bachelor Party
In the wake of her mother’s passing, Helene visits the island in search of her biological father. Roarke and Javier grow closer. Ruby gives herself a spiritual cleanse with a bonfire and a night swim, where she encounters an old friend.
- 11
Empty nesters Dolly and Dutch seek clarity on how to spend their next chapter. Meanwhile, Helene helps Ruby tap into her newfound youth. Javier opens up to Roarke as he wrestles with his new role.
- 12
Oliver's fantasy is to surprise his boyfriend Emilio with the perfect proposal, but when Emilio says no, Oliver finds himself reliving that day over and over again. Meanwhile, Roarke, also caught in the time loop, must confront her fears about her relationship with Javier.
- 13
Amber's fantasy is to have her actual life be as perfect as her Instagram life. But when Amber's family transforms into the perfect Insta-versions of themselves, she soon realizes something about all this perfection is very wrong. Meanwhile, Roarke presents another guest, Isaiah, with an envelope that reveals the date of his death.
- 14
The Island gives single mom Courtney the ability to read minds in order to impress her charismatic boss, Julia. But when Courtney becomes overwhelmed with her new power, she risks everything she has worked so hard for. Meanwhile, Roarke is worried that Ruby is becoming more and more distant and enlists Javier to help.
- 15
MJ Akuda & the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wives Club
Sue, Jenna and Brooklyn are the first, second and third wives of Gavin, a charming doctor who's made a fortune selling all-natural vitamins - and broken all of their hearts along the way. Now, they all share the same fantasy: they want Gavin to understand - to feel for himself - the pain he's caused them all. Meanwhile, Roarke brings Ruby's youngest daughter, MJ, to the Island to help Ruby remember who she is. And hopefully keep her from disappearing into the ocean forever with Isla... as a mermaid.
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