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The Love Boat (1977 – 1987)

1977 • 10 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-G
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The Love Boat — Season 1

25 episodes · Sep 24, 1977

1. The Captain and the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold
Sep 24, 1977 · 60m · 5.0

Captain Stubbing and his ex-wife find themselves navigating the complexities of a strained separation when fate brings them together on the same cruise. Meanwhile, the future wife of a prominent political congressman harbors a secret: a pho…

2. Oh, Dale!/The Main Event/A Tasteful Affair
Oct 1, 1977 · 60m · 2.7

He assumed a female guise to secure passage aboard the vessel, driven by a desire to win back a former love. Meanwhile, a married couple, consumed by petty arguments, found themselves unexpectedly confined within the confines of an elevato…

3. Ex Plus Y/Graham and Kelly/Goldenagers
Oct 8, 1977 · 60m · 1.0

The cruise ship became a confined stage for a recently divorced couple, their attempts at separation thwarted by proximity and a persistent undercurrent of argument. Elsewhere on board, a tentative, almost painful flirtation bloomed between…

4. Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/Gotcha
Oct 15, 1977 · 60m · 8.0

The world of tennis watches as a champion, sidelined by a back injury and now reliant on a wheelchair, unexpectedly finds herself drawn back to a past love – a sportswriter who had recently offered a sharp critique of her game. Hidden amon…

5. Help, Murder/Isaac the Groupie/Mr. Popularity
Oct 22, 1977 · 1.0

Her husband’s sudden reticence fostered a chilling suspicion in her mind, blossoming into the terrifying conviction that he was devising a plan to kill her. Isaac, meanwhile, found himself swept away by a passionate and rapid courtship with…

6. The Joker is Mild/First Time Out/Take My Granddaughter, Please
Oct 29, 1977 · 60m · 1.0

Julie’s father’s old friend seeks her assistance in rekindling a flagging stand-up comedy career. Meanwhile, a well-meaning but intrusive woman attempts to steer her granddaughter’s romantic life, urging her towards a particular suitor whil…

7. Identical Problem/Julie's Old Flame/The Jinx
Nov 5, 1977 · 60m · 1.0

The twins’ deception – a carefully orchestrated charade to share a single cruise fare – left Doctor Albright utterly perplexed. Meanwhile, Julie found herself unexpectedly reunited with a former lover, who insisted he had ended his marriage…

8. Lost and Found/The Understudy/Married Singles
Nov 19, 1977 · 60m

A boy finds an unlikely connection with a couple still reeling from the recent loss of their son. Meanwhile, a hopeful newcomer plots to supplant Julie in her role. And on the cruise, a married pair, perpetually at odds, find themselves sha…

9. The Captain's Captain/Hounded/Romance Roulette
Nov 26, 1977 · 60m

A palpable tension hangs over the ship, fueled by the imposing presence of the captain’s exacting father. Unease spreads through the crew like a contagion when a dog unexpectedly confines a passenger to his cabin. Amidst this atmosphere, th…

10. Dear Beverly/The Strike/Special Delivery
Dec 3, 1977

The advice columnist, consumed by her devoted following, increasingly neglected her husband, a shift that drove him to seek solace elsewhere. The ship's ailing chef was temporarily replaced by a man burdened by past grievances with Captain …

11. Lonely at the Top/Divorce Me, Please/Silent Night
Dec 10, 1977

The captain of the Christmas cruise wrestled with the dual demands of command and camaraderie, striving to guide his vessel while remaining a friend to those under his charge. A seemingly idyllic couple, outwardly radiating affection, harbo…

12. The Old Man and the Runaway/A Fine Romance/The Painters
Dec 24, 1977 · 60m · 5.0

An old man, given to grumbling, and a teenager fleeing home find themselves forging an unexpected bond. Julie grows increasingly exasperated by an old acquaintance of her brother’s, whose repeated rejections leave her bewildered and without…

13. Family Reunion/Too Hot to Handle/Cinderella Story
Jan 7, 1978

She harbored the conviction that her late father had been a distinguished sea captain, and found herself drawn to a roguish, elderly purser. A newly married couple’s honeymoon was plagued by a series of misfortunes: a dislocated back here, …

14. Isaac's Double Standard/One More Time/Chimpanzeeshines
Jan 14, 1978

Isaac’s mother, fiercely protective, finds herself consumed by jealousy of her son’s new companion. Meanwhile, Isaac objects strongly to his mother sharing accommodations with her latest romantic interest. A divorced comedy duo, perpetually…

15. Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)
Jan 21, 1978 · 60m · 9.0

The Love Boat embarked with a pair of Hollywood luminaries, Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg, a married couple striving for equilibrium between their careers and their domesticity. A hapless crew of thieves infiltrated the vessel, attempting vario…

16. Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)
Jan 21, 1978 · 60m · 9.5

The Love Boat embarked with a notable pair of Hollywood figures, Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg, a married couple striving for equilibrium between their careers and their union. A hapless band of thieves infiltrated the vessel, attempting variou…

17. The Congressman Was Indiscreet/Isaac's History Lesson/Winner Take Love
Jan 28, 1978

Fleeing a fabricated scandal, a congressman finds sanctuary on the Pacific Princess. A vibrant, yet contentious, dynamic unfolds between Isaac and a woman of sharp intellect, sparked by a memorable elderly passenger. Meanwhile, a beauty pag…

18. The Last of the Stubings/The Million Dollar Man/The Sisters
Feb 4, 1978

Stubing’s nephew joins the ranks with aspirations of becoming a seaman, yet proves consistently inept at his duties. A man recently burdened with a million-dollar theft encounters a woman who, upon discovering his transgression, reveals her…

19. The Inspector/A Very Special Girl/Until the Last Goodbye
Feb 11, 1978

News that an inspector from the company would be visiting, tasked with assessing their work, prompted a flurry of overly-eager politeness among the crew. Unsure of the inspector's identity, they attempted to ingratiate themselves with every…

20. Computerman/Parlez-Vous/Memories of You
Feb 13, 1978 · 60m

At the cruise's outset, a smooth-talking computer specialist orchestrates romantic connections amongst the passengers, discreetly arranging his own courtship with Julie. Meanwhile, two American women feign a French identity, and a New York …

21. Taking Sides/A Friendly Little Game/Going by the Book
Feb 18, 1978 · 60m

The troubles of an aging couple cast a shadow over the blossoming marriage of newlyweds. Arthur, a man burdened by mounting debts yet yearning to share a cruise with his wife and meet their grandchildren, resorts to desperate measures. He p…

22. Parents Know Best/A Selfless Love/The Nubile Nurse
Feb 25, 1978 · 60m

Seeking to sever his son’s attachment to an undesirable companion, a couple embarks on a sea voyage. Elsewhere, a couple with a significant age difference re-evaluates their affection. And for a woman forging a new path as a nurse, the dazz…

23. Musical Cabins
May 5, 1978 · 60m

To inherit a fortune of three million dollars, a bachelor must find a bride within seven days. A woman burdened by sorrow transforms herself into a captivating adventurer, winning the affections of the Captain. A staunch advocate of traditi…

24. This Business of Love/Crash Diet Crush/I'll Never Fall in Love Again
May 13, 1978 · 60m

The delicate peace of a marriage is fractured when a woman seeking redemption stirs up old shadows, creating discord between a man who once sought solace in fleeting encounters and his wife. Meanwhile, Captain Stubing finds himself unexpect…

25. Gopher the Rebel/Cabin Fever/Pacific Princess Overture
May 20, 1978

A young woman traveling with Gopher urges him to assert himself, to speak his mind to Captain Stubing. Neither anticipates the fallout from their intervention. A man unfaithful to his wife finds himself exposed when his hometown neighbors u…