The Love Boat
A charming crew aboard the luxurious Pacific Princess helps a new cast of passengers navigate love, laughter, and life on each voyage, proving that the journey—and the love found along the way—is the real destination.
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01The Captain and the Lady/One if by Land/CenterfoldSep 24, 1977Rate

Captain Stubing and his ex-wife must confront the unresolved tensions of their divorce when they are stranded together on a cruise. A congressman's wife secretly panics over a past photo shoot, hiding evidence throughout the ship while struggling with whether to confess to her husband. Meanwhile, Ginny O'Brien navigates her relationship with a hesitant boyfriend who refuses to commit without a marriage proposal.
- 1.02Oh, Dale!/The Main Event/A Tasteful AffairOct 1, 1977Rate

A man disguises himself as a woman to board a ship and track down his ex-girlfriend, while a quarreling married couple becomes stuck in an elevator, and a detective develops feelings for a married woman who is being followed on her husband's orders.
- 1.03Ex Plus Y/Graham and Kelly/GoldenagersOct 8, 1977Rate

A divorced couple, now with new partners, joins a cruise but struggle to stay away from each other and avoid conflict. Two teenagers begin an uneasy romantic connection, while an older group unintentionally disrupts their director's new relationship with Julie.
- 1.04Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/GotchaOct 15, 1977Rate

A tennis star, sidelined by a back injury and using a wheelchair, reconnects with a sportswriter who had previously criticized her. Meanwhile, a young woman dreams of a singing career and secretly boards a ship bound for America to support her family, and a man's endless pranks irritate his wife and fellow passengers.
- 1.05Help, Murder/Isaac the Groupie/Mr. PopularityOct 22, 1977Rate

A woman becomes suspicious of her husband's secretive actions, fearing he may be planning her murder. Meanwhile, Isaac starts a passionate romance with a world-famous singer, and another couple grows wary of a dull-seeming traveler they believe might be a notorious jewel thief.
- 1.06The Joker is Mild/First Time Out/Take My Granddaughter, PleaseOct 29, 1977Rate

Julie helps an old family friend revive his struggling stand-up comedy career. Meanwhile, a grandmother's attempts to influence her granddaughter's dating choices create tension. A college student faces pressure from his fraternity to lose his virginity while on a cruise.
- 1.07Identical Problem/Julie's Old Flame/The JinxNov 5, 1977Rate

Identical twins deceive others by pretending to be one person to share a single cruise fare, confusing Doc along the way. Meanwhile, Julie reconnects with an ex who claims to be divorced, and after several mishaps, the crew grows convinced that an elderly couple who survived the Titanic are responsible for a curse.
- 1.08Lost and Found/The Understudy/Married SinglesNov 19, 1977Rate

A boy forms a bond with a couple grieving the loss of their young son. Meanwhile, an ambitious trainee plots to take over Julie's position. A quarreling married couple joins the cruise but chooses to stay in separate cabins, despite being next door to each other.
- 1.09The Captain's Captain/Hounded/Romance RouletteNov 26, 1977Rate

The captain's strict father causes tension among the crew. A passenger is accidentally locked in his cabin by a dog, and three friends aboard the ship attempt to meet new men through an unconventional game.
- 1.10Dear Beverly/The Strike/Special DeliveryDec 3, 1977Rate

An advice columnist becomes consumed by her work and her correspondence with fans, straining her marriage and leading her husband to seek emotional connection elsewhere. Meanwhile, a chef with a prior conflict with Captain Stubing temporarily replaces the captain's ailing chef. A passenger, recently separated and struggling with depression, joins the cruise unaware that his pregnant ex-wife is also onboard, and the two continue to avoid each other despite being in close proximity.
- 1.11Lonely at the Top/Divorce Me, Please/Silent NightDec 10, 1977Rate

A Christmas cruise becomes a stage for personal conflicts as the captain struggles to balance leadership with camaraderie. A seemingly happy couple secretly seeks a divorce through dramatic means, while an ex-con plots revenge against the person who wronged him. Meanwhile, a priest brings a group of orphans aboard for the festive voyage.
- 1.12The Old Man and the Runaway/A Fine Romance/The PaintersDec 24, 1977Rate

An elderly grump and a teenage runaway develop an unexpected bond. Julie becomes increasingly frustrated as an old friend of her brother's persistently ignores her overtures. Meanwhile, two bumbling painters repeatedly botch the repainting of Capt. Stubing's cabin.
- 1.13Family Reunion/Too Hot to Handle/Cinderella StoryJan 7, 1978Rate

A woman, convinced her late father was a distinguished sea captain, becomes drawn to a cunning old purser aboard the cruise ship. Meanwhile, a newlywed couple struggles with a series of misfortunes that hinder their honeymoon, and the ship's crew upgrades a budget-conscious couple to a luxury suite without the captain's approval, compelling them to pretend they are wealthy socialites.
- 1.14Isaac's Double Standard/One More Time/ChimpanzeeshinesJan 14, 1978Rate

Isaac clashes with his overbearing mother, who resents his girlfriend and resents sharing a cabin with her boyfriend. Meanwhile, a divorced comedy duo struggles to balance their act and their unresolved feelings, and Gopher's new romance faces trouble when a jewel-thieving monkey complicates things.
- 1.15Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)Jan 21, 1978Rate

The Love Boat hosts several intriguing passengers, including married Hollywood stars Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg, who struggle to maintain harmony in their careers and marriage. A clumsy group of thieves attempts to steal the valuable Star of Kashmir, which Roz has brought aboard. Meanwhile, two childhood friends from a school for the blind reunite, though one has a hidden secret, and a married man's infidelity may be exposed as he travels with both his wife and his mistress.
- 1.16Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)Jan 21, 1978Rate

The Love Boat carries several intriguing passengers, including married Hollywood stars Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg, who struggle to maintain harmony in their careers and marriage. A clumsy group of thieves attempts to steal the valuable Star of Kashmir, a jewel brought aboard by Roz, while other passengers conceal personal secrets. Among them are two childhood friends from a school for the blind, one of whom is no longer blind, and a married man whose infidelity may be exposed when he travels with both his wife and mistress.
- 1.17The Congressman Was Indiscreet/Isaac's History Lesson/Winner Take LoveJan 28, 1978Rate

A disgraced congressman takes shelter on the Pacific Princess amid scandal, while Isaac becomes entangled in a disagreement with an aloof intellectual over a colorful passenger. Meanwhile, a beauty pageant contestant faces obstacles as her controlling boyfriend threatens her chances of victory.
- 1.18The Last of the Stubings/The Million Dollar Man/The SistersFeb 4, 1978Rate

Stubing's nephew joins the crew to train as a seaman but struggles with every task. A man who has stolen a million dollars encounters a woman who, upon discovering his crime, reveals herself to be a police officer intent on arresting him. Meanwhile, two sisters vie for the attention of the same man.
- 1.19The Inspector/A Very Special Girl/Until the Last GoodbyeFeb 11, 1978Rate

A ship's crew tries to impress an unknown inspector by being overly polite to every passenger, mistakenly guessing his identity. Meanwhile, two men compete for the affections of a striking woman, with the loser being assigned to care for her less glamorous friend.
- 1.20Computerman/Parlez-Vous/Memories of YouFeb 13, 1978Rate

A tech-savvy matchmaker uses his skills to pair couples on a cruise, including himself with Julie; two Americans posing as French gold-diggers make their move; and an ad executive reconnects with someone from his past.
- 1.21Taking Sides/A Friendly Little Game/Going by the BookFeb 18, 1978Rate

An elderly couple's financial struggles and a desire to visit their grandchildren lead the husband to resort to gambling, while a young man's awkward attempts to navigate romance create tension with his rival, Doc Bricker.
- 1.22Parents Know Best/A Selfless Love/The Nubile NurseFeb 25, 1978Rate

A couple tries to intervene in their son's relationship by taking him on a cruise, while another couple reevaluates their age-gap romance, and a former showgirl faces professional challenges as her past threatens her new nursing career.
- 1.23Musical CabinsMay 5, 1978Rate

A young man faces pressure to marry within seven days to inherit $3 million, while a widow masquerades as an exciting adventurer to win a captain's affection. A chauvinistic suitor alienates his fiancée, who turns to the ship's doctor for solace, and a tabloid journalist seeks scandalous stories for a "sins at sea" exposé.
- 1.24This Business of Love/Crash Diet Crush/I'll Never Fall in Love AgainMay 13, 1978Rate

A reformed prostitute stirs tension between an old client and his wife, while Captain Stubing runs into a past romantic connection. Meanwhile, a cheerful elderly couple assist in reuniting a separated couple.
- 1.25Gopher the Rebel/Cabin Fever/Pacific Princess OvertureMay 20, 1978Rate
A young woman inspires Gopher to assert himself against Captain Stubing, but their actions lead to unexpected outcomes. Meanwhile, a man caught cheating finds himself trapped with his mistress when his wife and neighbors join the cruise. In another storyline, a businessman attempts to persuade a grieving widow to sell her late husband's company, only to question his decision.
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53 unique people credited
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Lillian Gish
as 1 episode
Bernie Kopell
as Doctor Adam Bricker
Gavin Macleod
as Captain Merrill Stubing
Ted Lange
as Bartender Isaac Washington
Fred Grandy
as Ship's Purser 'Gopher' Smith
Lauren Tewes
as Cruise Director Julie McCoy
Jill Whelan
as Vicki Stubing
Ted Mcginley
as Ship's Photographer Ashley 'Ace' Covington Evans
Pat Klous
as Cruise Director Judy McCoy
The Love Boat Mermaids
as Themselves
Monty O Grady
as Passenger
Dean Buttar
as 1 episode
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