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First Aired: September 24th, 1977
Status: Ended
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Network: ABC
Summary: 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.
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# of Episodes: 251
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Season 5
Episode 1: The Fashion Show: A Model Marriage/This Year's Model/Original Sin/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes (1)
Air Date: October 3rd, 1981
Summary: A married pair of model agency owners clash over the use of one of their models has captured the captain's eye; Julie becomes a showstopper when she models in place of her beautiful model friend who has fallen in love; a cosmetics king searches for a unique woman to represent his new product; the daughter of a clothing manufacturer loses his latest line with the help of the man she loves.
Episode 2: The Fashion Show: A Model Marriage/This Year's Model/Original Sin/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes (2)
Air Date: October 3rd, 1981
Summary: A married pair of model agency owners clash over the use of one of their models has captured the captain's eye; Julie becomes a showstopper when she models in place of her beautiful model friend who has fallen in love; a cosmetics king searches for a unique woman to represent his new product; the daughter of a clothing manufacturer loses his latest line with the help of the man she loves.
Episode 3: Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce
Air Date: October 10th, 1981
Summary: The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize.
Episode 4: The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim
Air Date: October 24th, 1981
Summary: Julie books Hank to entertain, but he moonlights as a stripper. Isaac tries to set up sad Frank with girls until his ex-wife Jan arrives. Merrill recognizes passenger Jim as a jewel thief and suspects him when a diamond is stolen.
Episode 5: Country Cousin Blues/Daddy's Little Girl/Jackpot
Air Date: October 31st, 1981
Summary: Country singer Annabel meets old friend Martin, a politician traveling with stiff Barbara. Mary meets veteran Jon while sailing with her father Rich. Gopher fantasizes how he'll spend money he found on deck.
Episode 6: Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings
Air Date: November 7th, 1981
Summary: Chef Claude is jealous of new rival Edie Franklin in the galley. Longtime friends Jennifer and Stan reunite. Bumbling PI Kleinschmidt is assigned to protect client Gertrude's jewels.
Episode 7: The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
Air Date: November 14th, 1981
Summary: Earthy Libby Crawford comes between socialite Miss Singleton and her escort Fedalio. Vicki meets Todd Andrews, who is traveling alone. Psychic researchers Julian and Kate Garfield search for a ghost.
Episode 8: Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (1)
Air Date: November 21st, 1981
Summary: The crew is in Australia to work on one of the cruise line's ships based there. And a wealthy man named Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has decided to invite his whole family for a reunion, but in actuality he wants to see who, among them he should keep in his will.
Episode 9: Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (2)
Air Date: November 21st, 1981
Summary: After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has finally decided who will be kept in his will.
Episode 10: Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac
Air Date: November 28th, 1981
Summary: Tony and Rose Vitelli plan to renew wedding vows. Sisters Agnes and Gladys travel together and Agnes bonds with passenger Henry. A tooth filling and rival passenger Brandon interfere with Isaac's romance with Patty.
Episode 11: He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight
Air Date: December 5th, 1981
Summary: Adam's brother Fred has resentment toward him. Stowaways Zeke and Zelda commit fraud and start charging items, not knowing that crew members have to pay for them. Emily Parker meets Michael Scott, the author of the book she's reading.
Episode 12: Take a Letter, Vicki; The Floating Bridge Game; The Joy of Celibacy
Air Date: December 12nd, 1981
Summary: Vicki feels unneeded and the crew goes overboard giving her work to do on board. Three bridge players get miffed when their fourth, Shirley, meets dentist Frank. Cold Linda rejects men, so Barry tries to win her over by faking celibacy.
Episode 13: Doc Takes the Fifth/Safety Last/A Business Affair
Air Date: January 2nd, 1982
Summary: Adam introduces his fifth wife Tania to the crew. Safety inspector Sid takes his job too seriously and sees danger everywhere. Financial group president Ralph tries to talk VP Lydia out of quitting due to bogus rumors about their affair.
Episode 14: Good Neighbors/Captain's Portrait/Familiar Faces
Air Date: January 9th, 1982
Summary: The nearness of their homes interferes with Don and Doris' romance. Artist Barbara wants to paint Merrill's portrait - nude. Elderly Frank vaguely recognizes honeymooning Stan from somewhere but can't recall details.
Episode 15: I Don't Play Anymore; Gopher's Roommate; Crazy for You
Air Date: January 23rd, 1982
Summary: Concert pianist Paul retired due to arthritis, but fans pester him to play. Gopher is shocked to find out where he met Rachel. David feigned insanity to get a pension and psych Lisa must prove he's faking.
Episode 16: Green, But Not Jolly/ Past Perfect Love/ Instant Family
Air Date: January 30th, 1982
Summary: Julie's new hairdo is unusual. Gary thinks he married Diane in a past life. High school coach George is attracted to a woman with a hyperactive son.
Episode 17: Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man
Air Date: February 6th, 1982
Summary: Doc and Isaac hear news about Merrill's old flame Linda. Businessman George uses his secretary's love to cover his dirty tricks. To catch a woman's attention, Doug reports being sexually attacked by a woman.
Episode 18: His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still
Air Date: February 13rd, 1982
Summary: Howard travels with secretary Doris, meets Cindy, and pushes Doris to quit so he can hire Cindy. Wilfred offers the crew $10K to find him a wife. How does Abigail tell childhood love Jim that she wears a brace due to spinal problems?
Episode 19: New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War
Air Date: February 20th, 1982
Summary: Three divorced men (Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Bobby Sherman) swear off serious relationships; a married man's girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.
Episode 20: The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (1)
Air Date: February 27th, 1982
Summary: The crew stages a musical revue, with Gopher and Isaac scripting and relatives expecting to star. Lionel wants Millie Washington to marry her. Gopher argues with Doc over his former sister-in-law Trish, and with Isaac over their script.
Episode 21: The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (2)
Air Date: February 27th, 1982
Summary: Lionel promises to give Isaac an executive position, if Millie marries him. Doc's in-laws help him make up with Gopher. A stranger paid for Victor's passage. The crew's relatives squabble over who's going to star in the musical.
Episode 22: Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)
Air Date: March 6th, 1982
Summary: A competition pits Merrill, his rival Gunner, and their crews against each other and reignites a rivalry. Divorcing Harry and Dot take separate vacations. Dr. Skip and Megan need a guinea pig to try out an aphrodisiac.
Episode 23: Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (2)
Air Date: March 6th, 1982
Summary: Ellen and Jesse annoy each other. It turns out that Gunner rigged the games, so Merrill becomes as tough as Gunner is, upsets Vicki, and drives the crew relentlessly to physical exhaustion.
Episode 24: Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet
Air Date: March 20th, 1982
Summary: Nurse Charlene gives company physicals and Isaac fears for his job. Debbie brings mom Millicent to meet boyfriend Ted. Julie's cousin Carter wants to dump his fiancee Muffy for being "very nice".
Episode 25: Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles & Romance
Air Date: March 27th, 1982
Summary: A publisher (Jared Martin), trying to sign up a famous author (Alan Hale Jr.), becomes involved w/the author's niece (Georgia Engel); 2 passengers (Joanna Pettet and Paul Williams) hunt for treasure; Vicki's friend (Rad Daly) comes aboard.
Episode 26: Pal-I-Mony/Does Father Know Best?/An 'A' for Gopher
Air Date: April 10th, 1982
Summary: A doctor is uncomfortable when his companion is too friendly with his ex-lover; Gopher pines after his H.S. teacher; father and son pick up girls.
Episode 27: April in Boston/Saving Grace/Breaks of Life
Air Date: May 1st, 1982
Summary: April is a Spanish tutor to school headmaster Brad York. Lonely Grace Bostwick plans to jump overboard but white-clad Gabriel claims to be a guardian angel. Newly divorced George and Gwen Finley land in the infirmary together.
Episode 28: A Dress to Remember
Air Date: May 8th, 1982
Summary: One dress affects three people. Model Donna is to wear it to display her diet success. Poor flower vendor Rose's daughter Carol thinks her mom is rich. Norman dodges his ex-wife Nancy's homicidal father Tom.
Episode 29: Mothers Don't Do That/Marrying for Money/Substitute Lover
Air Date: May 15th, 1982
Summary: Divorced Marian reunites with her son Danny, who reads her diary and avoids her. Gopher and Isaac think Lola is trying to kill husband Orville to inherit his money. Bert is taken with Marla and pretends to be her pen pal.
Episode 30: Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce
Air Date: October 17th, 1981
Episode 30: A Dress to Remember
Air Date: May 8th, 1982
Episode 31: The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim
Air Date: October 24th, 1981
Episode 31: Mothers Don't Do That/Marrying for Money/Substitute Lover
Air Date: May 15th, 1982
Episode 45: Episode 45
Air Date: October 17th, 1981
Episode 46: Episode 46
Air Date: October 24th, 1981
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