Fair rating?The Love Boat· Season 3 · Episode 16
Doc's 'Ex' Change / The Gift / Making the Grade
1. Doc and his ex-wife; Samantha Bricker, discover they are still married. 2. Ben Carter, a financially troubled man finds $2000 in a jacket he borrows from gambler Buddy Redmond. 3. Danny Harris, a 12-year-old, resents the blossoming romance between his mother, Madeline, and his history teacher, Mr. Hurley.
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#14In Season 3of 26 rated episodes
#47All-timeof 91 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.3
1979First airedDecember 15, 1979
Guest stars
Jessica Walteras Madeline Harris
Juliet Prowseas Samantha Bricker
Sonny Bonoas Benny Carter
Red Buttonsas Buddy Redmond
Dick Gautieras John Hurley
Kaye Ballardas Joan Redmond
Ronee Blakleyas Sally Carter
Johnny Timkoas Danny HarrisCrew
Gordon FarrDirector
Art BaerWriter
Ben JoelsonWriter
Don SegallWriter
Marc ShefflerWriter
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