The Love Boat

1. S01E01The Captain and the Lady / One if By Land / CenterfoldSeptember 24, 1977 6.3In "The Captain and the Lady," Bonnie Franklin appears as Capt. Stubing's infuriatingly sarcastic ex-wife who creates havoc aboard the Pacif
2. S01E02Oh, Dale! / The Main Event / A Tasteful AffairOctober 1, 1977 6.0In "Oh, Dale!," John Ritter plays a rejected suitor hot on the trail of the girl he loves, who happens to be a heartless fortune-seeker name
3. S01E03Ex Plus Y / Graham and Kelly / Golden AgersOctober 8, 1977 6.0In "Ex Plus Y," newlyweds Terri and Ron Larson (Loretta "M*A*S*H" Swit and Richard "Soap" Mulligan) are adjusting well until Terri encounter
4. S01E04Message for Maureen / Acapulco Connection / GotchaOctober 15, 1977 6.0In "Message for Maureen," a famous female tennis pro (Brenda Benet) confined to a wheelchair as the result of a serious accident, finds hers
5. S01E05Help! Murder! / Isaac the Groupie / Mr. PopularityOctober 22, 1977 5.5In "Help, Murder," Denise and Bret (Michele Lee and David Groh) are a married couple getting away from their three kids for the first time.
6. S01E06Season's bestThe Joker is Mild / First Time Out / Take My Granddaughter, PleaseOctober 29, 1977 6.5In "The Joker is Mild," has-been comedian Barry Keyes (Phil Foster) abuses his family tie with cruise director Julie in an astonishing attem
7. S01E07The Identical Problem / Julie's Old Flame / The JinxNovember 5, 1977 5.5In "Identical Problem," twins Helen and Ellen (both played by Diana "Soap" Canova) pretend to be one person, which nearly drives Doc crazy b
8. S01E08The Understudy / Married Singles / Lost and FoundNovember 19, 1977 5.5"The Understudy," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer, is all about Connie Evans (Jo Anne Harris), a seemingly forthright young lady who has
9. S01E09Romance Roulette / The Captain's Captain / HoundedNovember 26, 1977 5.5Retired sea Capt. Merrill Stubing Sr. (Phil Silvers) boards the Pacific Princess and makes life miserable for his son, Stubing Jr. in "The C
10. S01E10Dear Beverly / The Strike / Special DeliveryDecember 3, 1977 6.0Beverly Blanchard (Eva Gabor) and husband Russ (Leslie Nielsen) plan a few days at sea alone, but the glamorous scribe iis recognized quickl
11. S01E11Lonely at the Top / Silent Night / Divorce Me, PleaseDecember 10, 1977 6.5In "Lonely at the Top," Dick Sargent guests as Father Mike, an outspoken clergyman who comes aboard with six orphaned kids for a Christmas c
12. S01E12Old Man and the Runaway / A Fine Romance / The PaintersDecember 24, 1977 6.5Old Franklyn Bootherstone (Will Geer) discovers he knows more about the younger generation than he thought when teenage runaway Nancy Brown
13. S01E13Family Reunion / Cinderella Story / Too Hot to HandleJanuary 7, 1978 6.0As Wendy and Sam Bradly (Dori Brenner and Robert Rayes) board ship, Wendy laments the loss of the father she scarcely remembers. Believing h
14. S01E14Isaac's Double Standard / Chimpanzeeshines / One More TimeJanuary 14, 1978 6.0In "Isaac's Double Standard," Millie Washington (Pearl Bailey) takes a cruise to be near her son, Isaac. When Isaac's lady friend, Charlene
15. S01E15The Caper / The Eyes of Love / Hollywood Royalty / Masquerade Part 1January 21, 1978 6.0Millionaire superstars Roz and Bill (Michele Lee and Fernando Lamas) have remarried and are celebrating their newest honeymoon aboard the Pa
16. S01E16The Caper / The Eyes of Love / Hollywood Royalty / Masquerade Part 2January 21, 1978 6.0Millionaire superstars Roz and Bill (Michele Lee and Fernando Lamas) have remarried and are celebrating their newest honeymoon aboard the Pa
17. S01E17Winner Take Love / The Congressman Was Indiscreet / Isaac's History LessonJanuary 28, 1978 6.5John Whitcomb (Dick Van Patten), a congressman unjustly accused of being involved in a scandal, seeks refuge aboard the Pacific Princess in
18. S01E18Last of the Stubings / Million Dollar Man / The SistersFebruary 4, 1978 6.0Capt. Stubing announces that his nephew, Courtney (Peter Isacksen), will be joining the cruise. The captain tells purser Gopher Smith, Doc B
19. S01E19The Inspector / A Very Special Girl / Until the Last GoodbyeFebruary 11, 1978 6.5In "The Inspector," Capt. Stubing, Doc Bricker, cruise director Julie McCoy, Isaac, the bartender, and the purser, Gopher, feel edgy when th
20. S01E20Computerman / Memories of You / Parlez Vous?February 13, 1978 5.0A slick computer matchmaker proceeds to pair up cruise guests while setting himself up with Julie; two American gold-diggers pretend to be F
21. S01E21Taking Sides / Going By the Book / A Friendly Little GameFebruary 18, 1978 6.5In "Taking Sides,"scripted by Hugh Wedlock, Jr., Ellen and Scott Desmond (Diana Canova and Bob Urich), and Gladys and Max Watkins (Audrey Me
22. S01E22Parents Know Best / A Selfless Love / The Nubile NurseFebruary 25, 1978 6.0In "Parents Know Best," Phyllis and Harry Morrison : (Janis Paige and Monty Hall) take their 22-year-old son, Bruce (Mark Shera), on a cruis
23. S01E23Musical CabinsMay 6, 1978 6.5A young bachelor (Paul Williams) must marry within the 7 week in order to claim a $3 million inheritance; a drab widow (Michele Lee) from th
24. S01E24Crash Diet Crush / This Business of Love / I'll Never Fall in Love AgainMay 13, 1978 5.5A reformed prostitute causes trouble between a one-time "John" and his wife; Captain Stubing re-encounters an old flame; a fun-loving older
25. S01E25Pacific Princess Overtures / Cabin Fever / Gopher, the RebelMay 20, 1978 6.0A young female passenger encourages Gopher to be his own person and stand up for himself to Captain Stubing. However, neither were expecting

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Marooned / The Search / Isaac's Holiday Part 1September 16, 1978 4.5A hurricane devastates the tropical island where a shore party of Capt. Stubing, his crew members and passengers are held captive by a stran
2. S02E02Marooned / The Search / Isaac's Holiday Part 2September 16, 1978 5.0A hurricane devastates the tropical island where a shore party of Capt. Stubing, his crew members and passengers are held captive by a stran
3. S02E03Rocky / Julie's Dilemma / Who's Who?September 23, 1978 5.0Julie is stunned when her parents announce in mid-cruise that they're getting a divorce: a 13-year-old tomboy meets a boy and experiences th
4. S02E04A Different Girl / The Man Who Loved Women / Oh, My Aching BrotherSeptember 30, 1978 6.5"The Man Who Loved Women" A man makes a move on three women; not knowing that they are travelling companions. "A Different Girl" Captain Stu
5. S02E05Julie's Aunt / Where is it Written? / The Big DealOctober 14, 1978 5.0In "Julie's Aunt," written by Barry Blitzer, Red Buttons portrays Capt. Stubing's Uncle Cyrus, who takes a shine to Julie and uses every tri
6. S02E06The Kissing Bandit / The Witness / Mike and IkeOctober 21, 1978 6.5A shy young man becomes a completely different person at night; a businessman who doesn't have time for his family learns a valuable lesson;
7. S02E07Ship of GhoulsOctober 28, 1978 6.5In "Ship of Ghouls," The Amazing Alonzo (Price) fears that he is losing his power to mass-hypnotize audiences, a fact known only to his supp
8. S02E08Accidental Cruise / The Song is Ended / A Time for Everything / AnoushkaNovember 4, 1978 7.3In "Accidental Cruise," written by Steve Hattman and Dave Hackel, the executive and his secretary come aboard a bit tipsy, are mistaken for
9. S02E09Chubs / Locked Away / Till Death Do Us Part - MaybeNovember 11, 1978 6.0A ghost (Jimmie Walker), husband-hunting for his widow (Vernee Watson of ABC's "Carter Country''), spots an attractive prospect (Greg Morris
10. S02E10Tony's Family / Man Of The Cloth / Her Own Two FeetNovember 18, 1978 7.0In "Tony's Family," written by Henry Colman, crew members make a valiant effort to keep the stowaways Tony's wife (Mitzi Hoag) children (Ton
11. S02E11Heads or Tails / The Little People / Mona of the MoviesNovember 25, 1978 7.0In "Heads or Tails" written by Ann Gibbs and Joel Kimmel, Julie is amused by the keen rivalry between her two would-be suitors until she lea
12. S02E12The Folks from Home / The Captain's Cup / Legal EagleDecember 2, 1978 6.5In "Folks From Home," written by series stars Fred Grandy and Bernie Kopell, Doc is fearful of the outcome when he is forced to operate, wit
13. S02E13El Kid / The Last Hundred Bucks / Isosceles TriangleDecember 9, 1978 6.0In "Isosceles Triangle, written by Mark Fink, Connie Stevens portrays the beauty who can't make up her mind when the captain and Doc both ma
14. S02E14Julie Falls Hard / Double Wedding / The DummiesDecember 16, 1978 6.5In "Double Wedding," written by Ray Jessel, on the eve of their marriage ceremony, identical twin sisters come to the conclusion that each w
15. S02E15Second Time Around / The 'Now' Marriage / My Sister, IreneJanuary 13, 1979 6.5In "Second Time Around," Betty Bricker's problems mount when the actor she has hired to pose as her fiance becomes serious about his shipboa
16. S02E16Gopher's Opportunity / Home Sweet Home / The SwitchJanuary 20, 1979 7.5In "Gopher's Opportunity," written by Sue Masters and John Walsh, Gopher informs Capt. Stubing he is quitting his job after he is asked to b
17. S02E17Like Father, Like Son / Don't Push Me / Second ChanceJanuary 27, 1979 7.5A charming widower (Robert Mandan of Soap') and his son (Randolph Mantooth) fall in love with the same girl (Cathy Lee Crosby); an easygoing
18. S02E18Disco Baby / Alas, Poor Dwyer / After the War / Ticket to Ride / Itsy Bitsy Part 1February 3, 1979 6.0Julie and former classmate Joey (Lembeck), a disco dancer, discover that they are still romantically attracted to each other to the constern
19. S02E19Disco Baby / Alas, Poor Dwyer / After the War / Ticket to Ride / Itsy Bitsy Part 2February 3, 1979 6.0Julie and former classmate Joey (Lembeck), a disco dancer, discover that they are still romantically attracted to each other to the constern
20. S02E20Dream Boat / Best of Friends / AftermathFebruary 10, 1979 6.5It looks like Capt. Stubing is leaving when he is offered command of the world's finest luxury liner by a ship's representative (Hans Conrie
21. S02E21Tug of War / A Good and Faithful Servant / The Secret Life of Burl Smith / Designated LoverFebruary 17, 1979 5.5Estelle Castlewood (Celeste Holm) begins to discover what a charming gentleman Bertram McDonald (Sir John Mills) is when she meets him as an
22. S02E22The Decision / Poor Little Rich Girl / Love Me, Love My DogFebruary 24, 1979 6.5Isaac falls in love with a girl (Debbie Allen) who is struggling to make a marriage decision about another man; a recent heiress (Maren Jens
23. S02E23Funny Valentine / The Wallflower / A Home Is Not a HomeMarch 3, 1979 6.5In "Funny Valentine," written by Fred Grandy and Bernie Kopell, Julie's friend, Murphy (Ms. Eogar), entertaining on the cruise as a palm rea
24. S02E24Season's bestAges of Man / Families / Bo 'N SamMarch 10, 1979 7.7Julie ends up in the middle of an unusual love triangle when the visiting 13-year-old son of the head of the cruise line develops a crush on
25. S02E25Sounds of Silence / Cyrano de Bricker / Murder on the High SeasMarch 17, 1979 6.5A singer tries to persuade his manager to let him abandon the shock tactics that made him famous and let his music speak for itself. He beco
26. S02E26Super Mom / I'll See You Again / April's ReturnMay 5, 1979 6.0A husband feels neglected, a woman meets a beau she thought was killed in battle, and April returns to learn Julie's job.
27. S02E27Third Wheel / Grandmother's Day / Second String MomMay 12, 1979 6.0When Gopher series star Fred Grandy and his fun loving mother (Ethel Merman) begin their irrepressible clowning on a Mother's Day Cruise, hi

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestAlaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (1)September 15, 1979 7.5The ship voyages to Alaska for the wedding of a wealthy heir and the granddaughter of a fiercely independent oil man. The Love Boat transpor
2. S03E02Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (2)September 15, 1979 7.5The engaged couple gets married despite numerous obstacles, and Julie encounters heartbreak upon surprising an ex-lover.
3. S03E03Oldies but Goodies / The Grass Is Always Greener / Three Stages of LoveSeptember 22, 1979—An older couple finds its attempts at romance complicated by the presence of her obnoxious, golddigging daughter and his overprotective mans
4. S03E04Doc, Be Patient / Dance With Me / Going My WaySeptember 29, 1979 7.5A doctor who had planned on taking the cruise as a vacation cares for Doc when he comes down with the flu. He is initially a difficult patie
5. S03E05The Audit Couple / The Scoop / My Boyfriend's BackOctober 6, 1979 6.7Upon learning that an IRS agent is on ship to audit him, Captin Stubing tries to get her to loosen up and have some fun; a newlywed couple i
6. S03E06Gopher's Greatest Hits / The Vacation / One Rose a DayOctober 13, 1979—1. Julie recruits Gopher to fill in for an absentee singer. 2. Two carefree sisters, Olivia and Joan, embark on their annual cruise, but wit
7. S03E07Crew Confessions / Haven't I Seen You? / The ReunionOctober 20, 1979 6.5Isaac shocks the crew when he writes about them in a tell-all novel; a celebrity lookalike tries to convince a newfound romance that he isn'
8. S03E08Cindy / Play by Play / What's a Brother For?October 27, 1979 7.0Gopher befriends a young woman who is constantly put upon by her mean-spirited stepmother and two gawky step-sisters. Gopher takes note of h
9. S03E09Never Say Goodbye / A New Woman / Trial RomanceNovember 3, 1979 7.0Capt. Stubing receives a letter from his daughter, Vicki. When he tries to call her, he learns that she has run away from her aunt and uncle
10. S03E10Critical Success / The Love Lamp Is Lit / Take My Boyfriend, Please / Rent a Family / The Man in Her Life (1)November 10, 1979 5.5The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders come on board as part of a charity fundraiser for an Acapulco orphanage. One of the cheerleaders enlists the
11. S03E11Critical Success / The Love Lamp Is Lit / Take My Boyfriend, Please / Rent a Family / The Man in Her Life (2)November 10, 1979 6.0A jealous Stacy comes to regret pushing Mark away. Wendy and Bill try to stop her mother from leaving after she misinterprets their purchase
12. S03E12Brotherhood of the Sea / Letter to Babycakes / Daddy's PrideNovember 17, 1979 6.0The crew plans a surprise birthday party for Julie. Isaac, Gopher and Doc try to keep her from getting suspicious by claiming that all of th
13. S03E13Not Now, I'm Dying / Eleanor's Return / Too Young to LoveNovember 24, 1979 6.5A man tries to avoid a wedding by faking a terminal illness. Capt. Stubing hopes for another chance at love with his recently divorced ex-fl
14. S03E14The Stimulation of Stephanie / The Next Step / Life Begins at 40December 1, 1979 6.5A scientist researches romantic reactions; an out-of-work football player finds a new career; a woman nearing 40 hunts for a husband.
15. S03E15The Spider Serenade / Next Door Wife / The Harder They FallDecember 8, 1979 7.0Gopher finds romance with a recently separated passenger--until her estranged husband suddenly shows up and announces his intention of winni
16. S03E16Doc's 'Ex' Change / The Gift / Making the GradeDecember 15, 1979 6.01. Doc and his ex-wife; Samantha Bricker, discover they are still married. 2. Ben Carter, a financially troubled man finds $2000 in a jacket
17. S03E17April's Love / Happy Ending / We ThreeJanuary 12, 1980 6.0April returns to the ship with her fiance, a former used car salesman turned manager whom she has known only a few weeks. The crew is certai
18. S03E18Kinfolk / Sis & the Slicker / Moonlight & Moonshine / Too Close for Comfort / The Affair (1)January 19, 1980 5.5A singer worries that his hillbilly relatives will embarrass him and ruin his chance of catching a record producer's eye. The producer becom
19. S03E19Kinfolk / Sis & the Slicker / Moonlight & Moonshine / Too Close for Comfort / The Affair (2)January 19, 1980 4.3Danny blames his family when Steve fails to show for his performance, leading to a rift with his father and grandfather. Kitty considers lea
20. S03E20Rent a Romeo / Matchmaker, Matchmaker / Y' Gotta Have HeartJanuary 26, 1980 5.5Doc's plans for a rendezvous are spoiled when the woman's recently dumped (and extremely depressed) sister tags along on the cruise. Doc tri
21. S03E21The Captain's Ne'er-Do-Well Brother / The Perfect Match / The RemakeFebruary 2, 1980 6.5Capt. Stubing is wary of the presence of his brother, a notorious scam artist who seems to have set his sights on a wealthy passenger. A wom
22. S03E22Not So Fast, Gopher / Haven't We Met Before? / Seoul MatesFebruary 9, 1980 6.0Gopher invites his widowed mother onto the ship in the hopes of cheering her up, but is hurt by her seemingly cheerful attitude, which he in
23. S03E23Another Time, Another Place / Doctor Who / Gopher's EngagementMarch 1, 1980 5.5A friend of Capt. Stubing's runs into his long-lost old flame, who has since become a nun. He professes his love for her, forcing her to mak
24. S03E24Dumb Luck / Tres Amigos / Hey, Jealous LoverMarch 15, 1980 4.5Julie worries that her brilliant nuclear physicist friend will never find a man because her intelligence intimidates suitors. She encourages
25. S03E25Celebration / Captain Papa / Honeymoon PressureMarch 29, 1980 5.5A man spends beyond his means while trying to lavish his recently hospitalized wife with gifts. Capt. Stubing and Vicki face an interview wi
26. S03E26Vicki's First Love / Accident Prone / The High Cost of LovingApril 5, 1980 7.5Vicki develops a crush on a popular singer, but soon has her heart broken when she misinterprets his kindness as something more. Two extreme
27. S03E27The Invisible Maniac / September Song / PeekabooApril 19, 1980 6.5Isaac is nervous about the arrival of a famous model, who was his classmate in the first grade. The woman tries to use Isaac to make her spo
28. S03E28The Caller / Marriage of Convenience / No Girls for Doc / Witness for the ProsecutionMay 3, 1980 6.0In this special 90-minute episode that guest stars theater icon Helen Hayes (and her real-life son), the actress' character navigates romanc

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Friends and Lovers / Sergeant Bull / Miss MotherOctober 25, 1980 6.0Gopher convinces Julie to pose as his girlfriend to impress his abrasive fraternity brother. Complications arise when the two longtime frien
2. S04E02The Promoter / The Judges / The Family Plan / Forever Engaged / May the Best Man Win (1)November 1, 1980 6.5A man organizes a "marriage-a-thon" cruise, with special prizes to be given to the couple found to be the most compatible. At the same time,
3. S04E03The Promoter / The Judges / The Family Plan / Forever Engaged / May the Best Man Win (2)November 1, 1980 6.5Vicki tries to play matchmaker for Capt. Stubing and Emily, whose husband still plans on winning her back. Gopher lands in a Curacao jail af
4. S04E04Target Gopher / The Major's Wife / Strange Honeymoon / The Oilman ComethNovember 8, 1980 6.5Gopher loses his job when a cheerleader, an object of another man's affection, only has eyes for Gopher; Julie teaches a Japanese wife some
5. S04E05The Mallory Quest / The Offer / Julie, the Vamp (1)November 15, 1980 6.0Famed author Brian Mallory gives three people free tickets to a Caribbean cruise. He then presents each of them--and Gopher--with gold coins
6. S04E06The Mallory Quest / The Offer / Julie, the Vamp (2)November 15, 1980 6.0As the search for Mallory's nephew continues, a mysterious man begins following Gopher, Marvin, Peter and Marcia and trying to thwart their
7. S04E07Secretary to the Stars / Julie's Decision / The Horse Lover / Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse / Village People Ride AgainNovember 22, 1980—A world-famous movie star disguises herself as her secretary to escape her fans; Julie has decided to marry a very wealthy bachelor, who is
8. S04E08Tell Her She's Great / Matchmaker, Matchmaker Times Two / The Baby AlarmNovember 29, 1980—Isaac forces his friends to lie to his aunt about the quality of her performance in a local play, but his plan soon backfires. Two young peo
9. S04E09She Stole His Heart / Return of the Captain's Brother / Swag and MagDecember 6, 1980—A kleptomaniac meets a psychiatrist who tries to help her but when they fall for each other, he keeps his distance. A television star whom V
10. S04E10Captain's Triangle / Boomerang / Out of This WorldDecember 13, 1980—The captain's ex-girlfriend comes aboard the ship and constantly makes passes at him because she feels neglected by her husband. A model pre
11. S04E11The Captain's Bird / That's My Dad / Captive AudienceDecember 20, 1980—Capt. Stubing decides to get Vicki a parrot for Christmas. Unfortunately, it hasn't been trained to talk, and Gopher and Isaac's efforts to
12. S04E12Season's bestA Frugal Pair / Doc's Dismissal / The Girl Next DoorJanuary 3, 1981 9.0A couple takes a cruise to celebrate its 40th anniversary, but considers breaking up after the husband learns that his wife secretly investe
13. S04E13Isaac's Secret / Seal of Approval / The Curse of the DumbrowskisJanuary 10, 1981—Isaac tries to avoid his former English teacher; A man boards the ship with a seal that protests the man's romance with an attractive woman;
14. S04E14From Here to Maternity/Jealousy/The TrigamistJanuary 17, 1981—Doc's love life suffers when an overly expectant father thinks his wife is giving birth; Vicki sees green when her dad falls for a beautiful
15. S04E15April, the Ninny / The Loan Arranger / First Voyage, Last VoyageJanuary 17, 1981—April Lopez boards with the idea of leaving show business for good to settle down, until she meets a widower and his obnoxious children; A y
16. S04E16Gopher's Bride / Love with a Married Man / Not Tonight, Jack!January 24, 1981—Gopher and Doc battle for the affections of Gopher s lovely pen pal who has come to live with him; A retired man finds romance with a younge
17. S04E17Lose One, Win One / The $10,000 Lover / Mind My WifeJanuary 31, 1981—"Mind My Wife," in which Doc finds he has his hands full when he agrees to show his best friend's amorous wife a good time; "The $10,000 Lov
18. S04E18Aquaphobiac / Humpty Dumpty / The StarmakerFebruary 7, 1981—Isaac recruits three cabin stewardesses to sing with him so he can win the attention of a talent scout; Julie has a bittersweet reunion with
19. S04E19Return of the Ninny / Touchdown Twins / Split PersonalityFebruary 14, 1981—April Lopez causes problems for her widowed boss and his female companion; A woman is shocked to find out that the man in love with her happ
20. S04E20The Nudist from Sunshine Gardens / Eye of the Beholder / Quiet, My Wife's ListeningFebruary 21, 1981—A female nudist gets help from an attorney when she wants to bare it all; A self-pitying blind woman who is afraid to love meets a man and t
21. S04E21Black Sheep / Hometown Doc / Clothes Make the GirlFebruary 28, 1981—Isaac is embarrassed when his crooked uncle boards the ship; Doc is deeply concerned about the decision a young doctor and his bride-to-be h
22. S04E22I Love You Too, Smith / Mama and Me / Sally's ParadiseMarch 7, 1981—Gopher and a hard-nosed customs agent inadvertently discover they have something in common besides insults; A domineering mother tries to br
23. S04E23Two for Julie / Aunt Hilly / The DuelMarch 14, 1981—Julie is dazzled by the affections of two executives who are accompanied by their boss; The captain's wealthy Aunt Hilly wants to take Vicki
24. S04E24Vicki and the Gambler / Love with a Skinny Stranger / That Old Gang of MineApril 11, 1981—Captain Stubing becomes concerned about Vicki and her gambling; A formerly fat man's fat girlfriend is jealous of his new thin physique; Thr
25. S04E25The Model Marriage / This Year's Model / Original Sin / Vogue Rogue / Too Clothes for Comfort (1)May 2, 1981—On a special cruise to Acapulco for a fashion festival, designers Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Bob Mackie, and Gloria Vanderbilt play themselves
26. S04E26The Model Marriage / This Year's Model / Original Sin / Vogue Rogue / Too Clothes for Comfort (2)May 2, 1981—On a special cruise to Acapulco for a fashion festival, designers Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Bob Mackie, and Gloria Vanderbilt play themselves
27. S04E27Maid for Each Other / Lost and Found / Then There Were TwoMay 9, 1981—Two fun-loving bachelors find out that money isn't everything when they meet a beautiful maid; An employee of the ship leaves his infant son
28. S04E28Tony and Julie / Separate Beds / America's SweetheartMay 16, 1981—Julie falls hopelessly in love with a handsome doctor; a newly divorced couple has to share a cabin, and Vicki becomes a stand-in for a brat

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Expedition / Julie's Wedding / The Mongala / Julie's Replacement / The Three R's / The Professor's Wife (1)October 10, 1981—A cruise to Australia includes Julie's wedding, a search for a creature, a teacher's romance and Julie's replacement.
2. S05E02The Expedition / Julie's Wedding / The Mongala / Julie's Replacement / The Three R's / The Professor's Wife (2)October 10, 1981—A professor of anthropology, accompanied by his caustic wife and assistants, sets out to find the reputed `missing link'.
3. S05E03Two Grapes on the Vine / Aunt Sylvia / Deductible DivorceOctober 17, 1981—The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize. Julie's Aunt Sylv
4. S05E04The Incredible Hunk / Isaac, the Marriage Counselor / Jewels and JimOctober 24, 1981—A teacher moonlights as an exotic dancer; Isaac's romantic advice backfires; a jewel thief meets a like-minded woman.
5. S05E05Country Blues / Daddy's Little Girl / JackpotOctober 31, 1981—Gopher finds a sizable amount of money and has a hilarious dream in which he becomes an admiral and gives various orders to the other crew m
6. S05E06Chef's Special / Kleinschmidt / Beginning AnewNovember 7, 1981—Academy Award-winning actress Joan Fontaine stars as a beautiful, fun-loving woman with a secret who meets a former love aboard ship; an ine
7. S05E07The Lady from Laramie / Vicki Swings / Phantom BrideNovember 14, 1981—An earthy woman comes between a socialite and her escort; psychic researchers search for a ghost aboard the ship; Vicki meets an older boy t
8. S05E08Farnsworth's Fling / Gopher Farnsworth Smith / Three in a Bed / I Remember Helen / Merrill, Melanie, and Melanesia (1)November 21, 1981—The crew is in Australia to work on one of the cruise line's ships based there. And a wealthy man named Farnsworth has decided to invite his
9. S05E09Farnsworth's Fling / Gopher Farnsworth Smith / Three in a Bed / I Remember Helen / Merrill, Melanie, and Melanesia (2)November 21, 1981—After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth has finally decided who will be kept in his will.
10. S05E10Love, Honor and Obey / Gladys and Agnes / Radioactive IsaacNovember 28, 1981—A couple plan to renew their marriage vows aboard the ship; a tooth filling interferes with Isaac's romantic pursuits with his girlfriend an
11. S05E11He's My Brother / Zeke and Zelda / Teach Me TonightDecember 5, 1981—Two stowaways pretend to be another couple and they start charging things, not knowing that the crew members, who approve of the charges, wi
12. S05E12Take a Letter, Vicki / The Floating Bridge Game / The Joy of CelibacyDecember 12, 1981—Linda Trent, an emotionally cold woman finds herself falling for a Romeo; Shirley Simpson, a widow, is aced out of a romance with an attract
13. S05E13Doc Takes the Fifth / Safety Last / A Business AffairJanuary 2, 1982—Doc (Bernie Kopell) gets married for the fifth time - to a beautiful woman (Irena Ferris) - but soon faces some heartache; a safety inspecto
14. S05E14Good Neighbors / Captain's Portrait / Familiar FacesJanuary 9, 1982 9.0In "The Captain's Portrait" written by Richard Albrecht and Casey Keller, a misunderstanding leads Capt. Stubing (MacLeod) to believe that t
15. S05E15I Don't Play Anymore / Gopher's Roommate / Crazy For YouJanuary 23, 1982 9.0In "Gopher's Roommate," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer, Gopher (Grandy) is sure he recognizes an attractive woman (Mackenzie Phillips).
16. S05E16Green But Not Jolly / Past Perfect Love / Instant FamilyJanuary 30, 1982—In ''Past Perfect Love," written by Haskell Barkin, when Gary Michaels (Convy) boards the ship, he is positive that he was formerly married
17. S05E17The Return of the Captain's Lady / Love Ain't Illegal / The Irresistible ManFebruary 6, 1982—An old flame of the Captain's returns for a cruise. As the captain prepares to propose, Doc and Isaac discovers some news, which will cause
18. S05E18His Girls Friday / A Wife for Wilfred / The Girl Who Stood StillFebruary 13, 1982—A businessman takes his prissy secretary on a business trip. When he meets a dizzy blonde, his problem is how does he get his secretary to q
19. S05E19New York A.C. / Live It Up / All's Affair in Love and WarFebruary 20, 1982—In "New York A.C.," three men (Byrnes, Fabian and Sherman) who are members of the New York Alimony Club board for a fun-filled cruise withou
20. S05E20The Musical / My Ex-Mom / The Show Must Go On / The Pest / My Aunt, The Worrier (1)February 27, 1982—The crew surprises Captain Stubing with the news that they are putting on a musical revue as entertainment for the passengers, with a script
21. S05E21The Musical / My Ex-Mom / The Show Must Go On / The Pest / My Aunt, The Worrier (2)February 27, 1982—Capt. Stubing and his crew kick up their heels in a special two-hour musical extravaganza, ''The Love Boat Follies," a campy tribute to the
22. S05E22Klondike Carnival / The Viking's Son / Separate Vacations / The Experiment / Getting to Know You (1)March 6, 1982—It's a battle of luxury cruise ships when Capt. Stubing and his sailing adversary pit their respective crews against each other in wild spor
23. S05E23Klondike Carnival / The Viking's Son / Separate Vacations / The Experiment / Getting to Know You (2)March 6, 1982—It's a battle of luxury cruise ships when Capt. Stubing and his sailing adversary pit their respective crews against each other in wild spor
24. S05E24Isaac Gets Physical / She Brought Her Mother Along / Cold FeetMarch 20, 1982—A female doctor's temperature rises when she sees Isaac, who is trying to avoid his physical exam; a young woman and her mother learn devast
25. S05E25Burl of My Dreams / Meet the Author / Rhymes, Riddles and RomanceMarch 27, 1982—The captain's daughter falls for Gopher; a publisher flips a page in romance while trying to sign up a burly author accompanied by his attra
26. S05E26Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine / Does Father Know Best? / An 'A' for GopherApril 10, 1982—A doctor and his lawyer girlfriend find their relationship on trial when he meets an old friend; Gopher flips for his former schoolteacher;
27. S05E27April in Boston / Saving Grace / Breaks of LifeMay 1, 1982—April Lopez (Charo) returns with a modest new image after becoming an interpreter for a man who has no idea she's actually a sexy entertaine
28. S05E28A Dress to RememberMay 8, 1982—An expensive dress ties all the stories together in this episode. First, the captain helps reunite a poor woman with her daughter, who happe
29. S05E29Mothers Don't Do That / Marrying for Money / Substitute LoverMay 15, 1982—The captain (Gavin MacLeod) and his crew suspect that a beautiful woman (Caren Kaye) is trying to kill her millionaire husband (Arte Johnson

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Venetian Love Song / The Arrangement / Arrividerci, Gopher / Down for the Count (1)October 2, 1982—A couple secretly plans divorce; a betrothed girl falls in love; smitten Gopher is kidnapped; a divorcee meets a count.
2. S06E02Venetian Love Song / The Arrangement / Arrividerci, Gopher / Down for the Count (2)October 2, 1982—A couple secretly plans divorce; a betrothed girl falls in love; smitten Gopher is kidnapped; a divorcee meets a count.
3. S06E03The Anniversary Gift / Honey Bee Mine / Bewigged, Bothered, and BewilderedOctober 16, 1982—Stubing meets an old school chum at the ship's costume party; a couple disagree about their future and Julie plays a trick on her beautiful
4. S06E04The Same Wavelength / Winning Isn't Everything / A Honeymoon for HoraceOctober 23, 1982—Psychic Tess entertains passengers and meets Mike, who's separated from his wife. Merrill's friend Jack brags of his son Chip's accomplishme
5. S06E05Command Performance / Hyde and Seek / Sketchy LoveOctober 30, 1982—A mother and daughter are shocked to see the girl's long lost father entertaining on board. When the truth is revealed, the girl must come t
6. S06E06The Audition / The Groupies / Doc's NephewNovember 6, 1982—Doc's nephew is making a move on his girlfriend. A psychiatrist, who is on vacation is followed by four of his patients. An actor pursues th
7. S06E07The Spoonmaker Diamond / Papa Doc / The Role Model / Julie's Tycoon (1)November 13, 1982—A priceless diamond is stolen in Turkey; the crew sets sail on the Aegean Sea; an eccentric married couple insists they know a fellow passen
8. S06E08The Spoonmaker Diamond / Papa Doc / The Role Model / Julie's Tycoon (2)November 13, 1982—Julie's old friend and new love interest pops the question; the secret association between two passengers is revealed; the photographer who
9. S06E09Too Many Dads / Love Will Find A Way / The Best of FriendsNovember 20, 1982—A father and his adopted son try to evade the boy's biological father; an older couple comes to terms with their future son-in-law's disabil
10. S06E10The Victims / Heavens To Betsy / The Man in the Iron ShortsNovember 27, 1982—Gopher is trapped in a suit of armor while trying to romance a young lady; the daughter of a woman whose husband was killed by a drunk drive
11. S06E11The Tomorrow Lady / Father, Dear Father / Still LifeDecember 4, 1982—A man meets a woman with clairvoyant powers; a single man borrows a friend's daughter to score points with a single mother; Isaac is scared
12. S06E12My Friend, The Executrix / Programmed For Love / Baby TalkDecember 11, 1982—Julie's aunt is shadowed by the executrix of a fortune she inherited; a man's obsession with his robot blinds him to love; a woman is jealou
13. S06E13The Christmas PresenceDecember 18, 1982—An angel visits the ship to bring a troubled Mexican orphan to his new parents. Mickey Rooney plays a mystical Christmas presence among a mo
14. S06E14First Impressions / Love Finds Florence Nightingale / Paroled to LoveJanuary 8, 1983—Two women impersonate celebrities after a booking mixup; a man confesses his guilt to the lawyer who defended him; an actress finds love wit
15. S06E15The Captain's Replacement / Sly As A Fox / Here Comes The Bride - MaybeJanuary 15, 1983—A scheming captain is out for Capt. Stubing's job; two bumbling men compete for a woman's foxhound and her affection; a working-class girl m
16. S06E16Doc's Big Case / A Booming Romance / Senior SinnersJanuary 22, 1983—Doc feels inadequate when a successful doctor friend is aboard; the children of an unmarried older couple object to their cohabitation; a co
17. S06E17Salvaged Romance / Our Son, The Lawyer / Gopher's DaisyJanuary 29, 1983—A feuding couple try to get their lawyer son to handle their divorce; a woman is reluctant to date after having a mastectomy; a college girl
18. S06E18Isaac's Aegean Affair / The Captain and the Kid / Poor Rich Man / The Dean and the Flunkee (1)February 5, 1983—On a Greek cruise, a college senior tries to persuade his dean to let him graduate; Isaac falls in love and quits his job before having his
19. S06E19Isaac's Aegean Affair / The Captain and the Kid / Poor Rich Man / The Dean and the Flunkee (2)February 5, 1983—On a Greek cruise, a college senior tries to persuade his dean to let him graduate; Isaac falls in love and quits his job before having his
20. S06E20The Zinging Valentine / The Very Temporary Secretary / Final ScoreFebruary 12, 1983—A girl delivers a singing valentine to a rude man whom she falls for; a secretarial agency owner plays assistant, and then lover, to a write
21. S06E21The Captain's Crush / Off-Course Romance / Out of My HairFebruary 19, 1983—The captain rekindles an old flame with a glamorous celebrity; a woman must decide between her wealthy fiancé and a passionate lover; two me
22. S06E22Abby's Maiden Voyage / He Ain't Heavy / I Like to Be in AmericaFebruary 26, 1983 6.5A judge is summoned to help a woman who is leaving the U.S. because she is afraid to take the citizenship test; A new steward locks horns wi
23. S06E23Vicki's Dilemma / Discount Romance / Loser, and Still ChampMarch 5, 1983—A passenger gives Vicki some pills that he says are supplements; Gopher's uncle courts the woman in charge of the ship's gift shop as he und
24. S06E24So Help Me, Hannah / The Maid Cleans Up / C.P.R.,I.O.U.March 12, 1983—When a female passenger is intent on giving unsolicited advice, she ends up irritating Doc and a number of fellow passengers. Meanwhile, a m
25. S06E25Putting on the Dog / Going to the Dogs / Woman's Best Friend / Whose Dog Is It AnywayMarch 26, 1983—A dog food company holds a contest on the ship to find the dog that will appear on its containers; a mail clerk is mistaken for the company'
26. S06E26The Professor Has Class / When The Magic Disappears / We, The JuryApril 2, 1983—A Nobel laureate (Sam Jaffe) delights in a chance meeting with a former student (Bettye Ackerman); a magician fears a competitor (Barry Van
27. S06E27Hits and Missus / Return of Annabelle / Just Plain Folks Medicine / Caught in the Act / The Real Thing / Do Not Disturb / Lulu and Kenny (1)April 30, 1983—A country star travelling with her "adopted" children has to choose between the kids and her boyfriend; a popular songwriter secretly writes
28. S06E28Hits and Missus / Return of Annabelle / Just Plain Folks Medicine / Caught in the Act / The Real Thing / Do Not Disturb / Lulu and Kenny (2)April 30, 1983—As the Pacific Princess plays host to a Country Music Jamboree cruise, the marriage of a famous singer (Jessica Walter) and her songwriter h
29. S06E29Fountain of Youth / Bad Luck Cabin / Uncle DaddyMay 7, 1983 5.0An aging man meets up with an unbelievably youthful contemporary who's concocted an elixir of youth; a fatherless boy (Shavar Ross) thinks I

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01The Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (1)October 1, 1983—The crew and passengers are embroiled in intrigue when "The Love Boat" sets sail for the ancient palaces and splendors of China in a special
2. S07E02The Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (2)October 1, 1983—Conclusion: The crew and passengers are embroiled in intrigue when "The Love Boat" sets sail for the ancient palaces and splendors of China.
3. S07E03Bricker's Boy / Lotions Of Love / The HustlersOctober 8, 1983—The professional escort of an older woman (Vera Miles) dallies with a young woman (Constance Forslund); an advertising whiz tries to impress
4. S07E04Prisoner Of Love / Youth Takes A Holiday / Don't Leave Home Without ItOctober 15, 1983—An Army captain (Beth Howland) sets her sights on Gopher; a married couple (Charlotte Rae, Louis Nye) meet up with two swingers (Jamie Farr,
5. S07E05Rhino of the Year / One Last Time / For Love or MoneyOctober 22, 1983—A group of men representing a fun organization, The Rhinos, want to give an award to a crew member;  a man meets his wife before the divorce
6. S07E06Friend of the Family / Affair on Demand / Just Another Pretty FaceOctober 29, 1983 8.0A couple accompanied by their daughter, soon find out she is in love with their best friend;  a progressive woman insists on helping her ins
7. S07E07When Worlds Collide / The Captain and the Geisha / The Lottery Winners / The Emperor's Fortune (1)November 5, 1983—On a Japanese junket, a teacher (Mariette Hartley) impersonates a geisha to stay near the Captain; lottery winners carry their rags-to-riche
8. S07E08When Worlds Collide / The Captain and the Geisha / The Lottery Winners / The Emperor's Fortune (2)November 5, 1983—Conclusion: On a Japanese junket, a teacher (Mariette Hartley) impersonates a geisha to stay near the Captain; lottery winners carry their r
9. S07E09Long Time No See / Bear Essence / Kisses and MakeupNovember 12, 1983—A handsome carnival entrepreneur is approached by a lovely woman, who has a shocking secret regarding his past,  a comedy team with a bear a
10. S07E10Julie and the Bachelor / Intensive Care / Set-up for RomanceNovember 19, 1983—When Julie falls for her idol (played by Engelbert Humperdinck), he's forced to tell her what's really going on between him and his secretar
11. S07E11The Reluctant Father / Don't Take My Wife, Please / The World's Greatest KisserNovember 26, 1983—A jilted fiancé hires a Mata Hari (Elaine Joyce) to find the crew member that ruined his wedding plans; a junior executive (Parker Stevenson
12. S07E12The Prize Winner / Dee Dee's Dilemma / Julie's Blind DateDecember 3, 1983—An author (Tom Poston) is blackmailed by his secretary; a father and son (Geoffrey Scott, Clark Brandon) unwittingly fall for the same woman
13. S07E13The Misunderstanding / Love Below Decks / The End Is NearDecember 10, 1983—An estranged mother and her daughter, traveling with her husband, share a poignant moment when the truth is discovered about their past rela
14. S07E14The Last Case / Looking for Mr. Wilson / Love on StrikeDecember 17, 1983—It is discovered that someone on board is missing, everyone becomes a suspect when a newly retired inspector and his assistant get on the ca
15. S07E15No More Alimony / How Do I Love Thee? / Authoress! Authoress!January 7, 1984—A man bound by alimony wants to make sure his ex (Michelle Phillips) goes through with her marriage; Julie's Aunt Sylvia and her pal Betsy t
16. S07E16The Buck Stops Here / For Bettor or Worse / Bet On ItJanuary 14, 1984—A wealthy widow holds a gambling cruise for charity and a bride wagers her wedding money. Meanwhile, a woman drops a valuable coin in a slot
17. S07E17Aunt Emma, I Love You / The First Romance / HooplaJanuary 21, 1984—The Harlem Globetrotters sail to Mexico but must compete against the crew's basketball team. Meanwhile, a man (Sid Caesar) gets angry with h
18. S07E18Ace in the Hole / Uncle Joey's Song / Father in the CradleJanuary 28, 1984—In "Ace in the Hole," written by Ben Joelson and Art Baer, Captain Stubing hires a devastatingly handsome new ship's photographer, Ace (Ted
19. S07E19Polly's Poker Palace / Shop Ahoy / Double Date / The Hong Kong Affair / Two Tales of a City (1)February 4, 1984—On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman, until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (Leigh McClos
20. S07E20Polly's Poker Palace / Shop Ahoy / Double Date / The Hong Kong Affair / Two Tales of a City (2)February 4, 1984—Conclusion: On a Hong Kong cruise: a senator (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) romances a woman, until he learns the nature of her visit; two brothers (
21. S07E21Ace's Valet / Mother Comes First / Hit or Miss AmericaFebruary 25, 1984—Isaac becomes enamored with a high-school friend's pal, who happens to be Miss America winner Vanessa Williams. Meanwhile, a vivacious young
22. S07E22Love Is Blind / The Babymakers / The Lady and the MaidMarch 3, 1984—Luise Rainer has a dual role as a ship's maid and the twin she's resented for 40 years; a couple (Kin Shriner, Jenilee Harrison) takes a sci
23. S07E23Side By Side / Rub Me Tender / A Fish Out of WaterMarch 10, 1984—A boy who thinks his grandmother (Glynis Johns) is terminally ill will do anything to ensure her happiness; a man (Ed Begley Jr.) who's unco
24. S07E24A Rose is Not a Rose / Novelties / Too Rich and Too ThinMarch 17, 1984—A man (Rich Little) impersonating a female singer gets double trouble when a passenger falls for the singer and Julie falls for him; a novel
25. S07E25Dreamboat / Gopher and Isaac and the Starlet / The Parents / The Importance of Being Johnny / Julie and the Producer (1)May 5, 1984 8.5A movie director (Ben Vereen) filming a musical aboard the ship tries to keep his star (Juliet Prowse) happy at Doc's expense; Julie is purs
26. S07E26Dreamboat / Gopher and Isaac and the Starlet / The Parents / The Importance of Being Johnny / Julie and the Producer (2)May 5, 1984—Conclusion: A movie director (Ben Vereen) filming a musical aboard the ship tries to keep his star (Juliet Prowse) happy at Doc's expense; J
27. S07E27Best Ex-Friends / All the Congressman's Women / Three Faces of LoveMay 12, 1984—In "Best Ex-Friends," written by Chris Vane and Jill Baer, Isaac's new involvement with an enthralling but incompetent barmaid (Eugenia Wrig

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01The Crew's Cruise Director / What a Drag / Doc's SlumpSeptember 22, 1984—A bevy of beauties, including a stunning new cruise director (Patricia Klous), board the Pacific Princess for an all-woman voyage to Alaska.
2. S08E02Vicki and the Fugitive / Lady in the Window / Stolen Years / Dutch Treat (1)September 29, 1984—A woman meets a man from her past; the captain is smitten; Vicki meets a fugitive; a mistress plans a surprise visit.
3. S08E03Vicki and the Fugitive / Lady in the Window / Stolen Years / Dutch Treat (2)September 29, 1984—Romance, intrigue and mystery sail the high seas as "The Love Boat" travels to two of the world's most beautiful cities - Amsterdam and Cope
4. S08E04Ace Meets the Champ / Why Justin Can't Read / Call Me A DoctorOctober 6, 1984—Isaac, Gopher, and Ace face off in the ring with a boxing champ, while a tutor discovers that her student is dyslexic. Plus, a mother causes
5. S08E05Only The Good Die Young / Honey Beats The Odds / The Light Of Another DayOctober 13, 1984—An undercover FBI agent (Jack Riley) butters up a bookie's girlfriend to get the scoop on his operation; a charming boy goes on a rampage of
6. S08E06Soap Gets in Your Eyes / A Match Made in Heaven / Tugs of the HeartOctober 20, 1984—Captain Stubing's neighbor joins the cruise to tell her friend she's dying, only to fall for a man with questions about the afterlife. Then,
7. S08E07And One to Grow On / Seems Like Old Times / I'll Never Forget What's Her NameOctober 27, 1984—On her 18th birthday, Vicki is surprised to learn that her father is a recovering alcoholic. Meanwhile, a widow hires a private detective to
8. S08E08Aerobic April / The Wager / Story of the CenturyNovember 3, 1984—April Lopez (Charo) returns and makes it her mission to get the crew in ship shape, while two wealthy brothers make wagers which one of them
9. S08E09The Last Heist / Starting Over / Watching the MasterNovember 10, 1984—Judy's friend can't trust men after a rape and subsequent divorce; a woman wants her jewel-thief uncle (Patrick Macnee) to retire; a fellow
10. S08E10By Hook or By Crook / Revenge With the Proper Stranger / Don't Get Mad, Get EvenNovember 17, 1984—Gopher suspects that a passenger who's interested in Judy isn't who he claims to be; a man agrees that his wife should have an affair becaus
11. S08E11My Mother, My Chaperone / The Present / The Death and Life of Sir Albert Demerest / Welcome Aboard (1)November 24, 1984—In London and Paris, a novelist (Lilli Palmer) keeps a tight rein on her daughter; Judy's ex-husband (Marc Singer) tries to win her back; a
12. S08E12My Mother, My Chaperone / The Present / The Death and Life of Sir Albert Demerest / Welcome Aboard (2)November 24, 1984—A writer condemns her daughter's affair; a boy learns of his father; a couple's love is tested; Judy's ex-spouse boards.
13. S08E13Paying the Piper / Baby Sister / Help WantedDecember 1, 1984—A homemaker submits a bill to her pennypinching husband for her years of service; a woman (Jaime Lyn Bauer) is afraid her boy-crazy sister w
14. S08E14Country Blues / A Matter of Taste / Frat Brothers ForeverDecember 8, 1984—A cute country girl who aspires to be a singer falls for a young country music star, but his manager knows that his star can only write song
15. S08E15Santa, Santa, Santa / Another Dog Gone Christmas / Noel's Christmas CarolDecember 15, 1984—Three Santas come on board; a comedian makes a comeback; Ace poses as a girl's fiance.
16. S08E16Instinct / Unmade for Each Other / BOSJanuary 5, 1985—Isaac distracts the crew when he adopts a passenger's self-help philosophies. Meanwhile, two men use a computer dating service to find love
17. S08E17Ace Takes the Test / The Counterfeit Couple / The Odd TripleJanuary 12, 1985—One of Ace's old high school girlfriends, now married to an impotent man, wants an embarrassed Ace to father her child; Gopher falls in love
18. S08E18Love on the Line / Don't Call Me Gopher / Her Honor, the MayorJanuary 26, 1985—A shy switchboard operator (Jane Wyatt) pursues her self-involved boss (Cesar Romero) on a cruise; Gopher (Fred Grandy) is suddenly self-con
19. S08E19Girl of the Midnight Sun / There'll Be Some Changes Made / Mr. Smith Goes to Stockholm / Too Many Isaacs (1)February 2, 1985—An American woman (Christopher Norris) pretends to be Swedish when she meets an executive (John Davidson) looking for a spokeswoman for his
20. S08E20Girl of the Midnight Sun / There'll Be Some Changes Made / Mr. Smith Goes to Stockholm / Too Many Isaacs (2)February 2, 1985—An American woman (Christopher Norris) pretends to be Swedish when she meets an executive (John Davidson) looking for a spokeswoman for his
21. S08E21Ace Takes a Holiday / The Runaway / The CourierFebruary 9, 1985—A courier (Michael Spound) refuses to remove the briefcase handcuffed to his wrist; a woman (Florence Henderson) can't understand her daught
22. S08E22Getting Started / Daughter's Dilemma / The Captain Wears PantyhoseFebruary 16, 1985—The Captain fails a woman (Cathy Lee Crosby) testing for a captaincy; a boy is convinced that his father's surprise birthday present is a pr
23. S08E23Vicki's Gentleman Caller / Partners to the End / The Perfect ArrangementFebruary 23, 1985—Vicki (Jill Whelan) falls head over heels for an older man (James MacArthur); a bi-coastal couple (Cristina Raines and Richard Hatch) discov
24. S08E24Judy Hits a Low Note / Love Times Two / The Problem With PapaMarch 23, 1985—A TV producer casts Judy in a singing commercial, unaware that she can't sing. Then, a husband tries to reconcile with his wife on a cruise,
25. S08E25Charmed, I'm Sure / Ashes to Ashes / No Dad of MineMarch 30, 1985—Ace has a bittersweet reunion with a free-spirited young woman in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, a married couple tries their hardest to quit smok
26. S08E26Call Me Grandma / A Gentleman of Discrimination / The Perfect Divorce / Letting Go (1)May 4, 1985—A woman falls for a band's chaperon; a woman job-seeker poses as a man; a couple reconsiders; a boy proposes to Vicki.
27. S08E27Call Me Grandma / A Gentleman of Discrimination / The Perfect Divorce / Letting Go (2)May 4, 1985—A very proper and stiff British ex-military officer is put in charge of the fun-loving and energy-filled Menudo group; a young couple is con

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01A Day in PortSeptember 28, 1985—A group of eight new dancers, called The Mermaids, join the cruise and Isaac falls for their choreographer (Phylicia Rashad), who also happe
2. S09E02Your Money or Your Wife / Joint Custody / The TemptationsOctober 5, 1985—Vicki is thrilled when The Temptations board the ship and tries to convince their manager to let them perform for the passengers. Also, a cu
3. S09E03Hidden Treasure / Picture from the Past / Ace's SalaryOctober 12, 1985—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,
4. S09E04The Villa / The Racer's Edge / Love or Money / The Accident (1)November 2, 1985—Swindlers target Doc; newlyweds battle; a foe threatens reunited lovers; two women search for wealthy husbands.
5. S09E05The Villa / The Racer's Edge / Love or Money / The Accident (2)November 2, 1985—Doc (Bernie Kopell) is a target for a swindle when he meets a lovely tourist guide (Ms. Blackely) and her deceitful brother (Olandt), which
6. S09E06Forties FantasyNovember 16, 1985—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 plotti
7. S09E07Good Time Girls / The Iron Man / Soap StarNovember 23, 1985—In "Soap Star," written by William Bickley and Michael Warren, the leading lady and leading man (Ms. Channing and Nye) from television's pop
8. S09E08Trouble in Paradise / No More Mister Nice Guy / The Mermaid and the CopNovember 30, 1985—Former cruise director Julie returns when her marriage is in trouble. Meanwhile, a Mermaid dancer (Teri Hatcher) worries that a cop on board
9. S09E09Roommates / Heartbreaker / Out of the BlueDecember 7, 1985—While Vicki and Judy's friendship is put to the test when they become roommates, a professional golfer (Jeff Conaway) discovers a dishearten
10. S09E10The Father of the Bride / The Best Man / Members of the WeddingJanuary 11, 1986—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 bankrupt
11. S09E11Dare Devil / Picture Me A Spy / SleeperJanuary 18, 1986—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 inter
12. S09E12Hippies and Yuppies / Frat Wars / Return of the LambdasJanuary 25, 1986—Two rival college fraternities wage war during a reunion held on the ship. At the same time, two old college buddies reunite and discover on
13. S09E13Miss Mom / Who's the Champ? / Gopher's DelusionFebruary 1, 1986—Hulk Hogan plays himself, as two flamboyant pro wrestlers (Bruce Jenner and Tim Rossovich) vie for a win in the ring, a situation complicate
14. S09E14Egyptian Cruise (1)February 8, 1986—In "Egypt," written by Duane Poole and Tom Swale, the captain (Gavin MacLeod) has a bittersweet reunion with the widow (Jean Stapleton) of o
15. S09E15Egyptian Cruise (2)February 8, 1986—In "Egypt," written by Duane Poole and Tom Swale, the captain (Gavin MacLeod) has a bittersweet reunion with the widow (Jean Stapleton) of o
16. S09E16Hello, Emily / The Tour Guide / The Winning NumberFebruary 15, 1986—A widow named Emily Haywood (Marion Ross) grows fond of Captain Stubing but doesn't handle rejection well. Meanwhile, a tour guide gets so d
17. S09E17The Second Time Around / Hello, Spencer / Runaway, Go HomeFebruary 22, 1986—Captain Stubing welcomes back Emily Haywood (Marion Ross) and, this time, he might be more receptive to romance. Meanwhile, The Gatlin Broth
18. S09E18The Art Lover / Couples / Made for Each OtherMarch 1, 1986—Gopher accidentally breaks a passenger's ancient statue, while Judy helps a newlywed couple acknowledge their marital problems. Then, Ace ta
19. S09E19Second Banana / The Prodigy / What Goes Around Comes AroundMarch 8, 1986—A passenger gives one last show with his performing orangutan before the ape retires, while Capt. Stubing helps a passenger overcome a gambl
20. S09E20Gothic Romance / Whatever Happened to Crazy Joe Flash? / We'll Meet AgainMarch 15, 1986—In "Whatever Happened to Crazy Joe Flash?," written by David Chambers, rock star Crazy Joe Flash (Regalbuto) decides to get away from it all
21. S09E21The Will / Deja Vu / The PredictionMarch 22, 1986—A psychic passenger (Eva Gabor) predicts the end of the world is near and the premonition spooks Gopher. Meanwhile, a widowed passenger lear
22. S09E22The Matadors / Mrs. Jameson Comes Out / Love's Labor Found / Marry Me, Marry Me (1)May 3, 1986—A matador clashes with his grandson; a released convict seeks her daughter; Isaac finds a stowaway; a man woos two women.
23. S09E23The Matadors / Mrs. Jameson Comes Out / Love's Labor Found / Marry Me, Marry Me (2)May 3, 1986—Conclusion: A matador clashes with his grandson; a released convict seeks her daughter; Isaac finds a stowaway; a man woos two women.
24. S09E24My Stepmother, Myself / Almost Roommates / Cornerback SneakMay 17, 1986—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
25. S09E25Happily Ever After / Have I Got a Job for You / Mr. Smith Goes to MinikuluMay 24, 1986—In "Happily Ever After," written by Paula A. Roth, Capt. Stubing can't seem to make up his mind about anything regarding his impeding marria

Season 9 ranked & reviewed