The Love Boat

The Love Boat

The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.

Genre: ComedyDramaRomance

Cast:Gavin MacLeodBernie KopellTed LangeFred GrandyLauren TewesJill WhelanTed McGinleyPat KlousThe Love Boat MermaidsDebbie BartlettTori BrennoNanci L. HammondTeri HatcherDebra JohnsonMacarenaAndrea MoenBeth MyattMonty O'Grady


1Season 6

S6.E1 ∙ The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 1

Sat, Oct 2, 1982

On an Italian cruise, natives Dom and Teresa bicker and consider separating. Daughter Francesca's blind date Paulo is a gigolo. Engaged granddaughter Maria is attracted to a local. Gopher is kidnapped by his double.

2Season 6

S6.E2 ∙ The Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 2

Sat, Oct 2, 1982

Conclusion. The ship cruises to Rome, Capri and Venice as an aristocrat (John James) finds romance; and a married couple (Ernest Borgnine and Shelley Winters) considers separating .

3Season 6

S6.E3 ∙ The Anniversary Gift/Honey Bee Mine/Bewigged, Bothered and Bewildered

Sat, Oct 16, 1982

Patti has an anniversary gift for husband Jim. Julie uses Gopher to stop her ex-roommate Honey Bee from stealing Julie's new beau. Merrill's former classmate Martha is awed by his young appearance, so he's afraid to reveal his baldness.

4Season 6

S6.E4 ∙ The Same Wavelength/Winning Isn't Everything/A Honeymoon for Horace

Sat, Oct 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 accomplishments, but Chip has a secret. Elderly Horace worries about his honeymoon with wife Twinky.

5Season 6

S6.E5 ∙ Command Performance/Hyde and Seek/Sketchy Love

Sat, Oct 30, 1982

A young girl who's infatuated with Gopher pretends to be her older sister. An artist meets a unhappily married guy. And the ship's comic runs into the wife and daughter he left years ago.

6Season 6

S6.E6 ∙ The Groupies/The Audition/Doc's Nephew

Sat, Nov 6, 1982

Dr. Yates' therapy patients disrupt his vacation. Soap opera writer Paula Hastings wonders if actor Barry Weldon has something up his sleeve. Doc's nephew Danny makes a move on his girlfriend Linda Gammon, prompting Doc to challenge him.

7Season 6

S6.E7 ∙ The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 1

Sat, Nov 13, 1982

As an unknown criminal steals the priceless Spoonmaker Diamond from the Topkapi Museum, Merrill (Gavin MacLeod) informs the crew that they will be sailing on the Stella Solaris cruise ship to their next destinations: Greece and Turkey. Travel agent Dana Pierce (Polly Bergen) wants to check out the locales for business purposes. Emmett and Ella Stokes (Harvey Korman and Nancy Dussault) insist they have seen fellow passenger Mark Hayward (Mike Connors) before and they tell him so, but he repeatedly denies it. Crusading reporter Joe Novak (Kiel Martin) is quietly dating Sabrina Drake (Jan Smithers), whose mother Amanda Drake (Alexis Smith) he libeled in his columns. When Doc (Bernie Kopell) finds out that Sabrina is pregnant, he gives serious consideration to marrying Sabrina and being the unborn child's surrogate father. Photographer Cliff Jacobs (David Hedison) runs into his ex-wife Monica Brandon (Linda Evans) on board and wants her to model for him, but she won't do it until he has a definite assignment. Years ago, Julie (Lauren Tewes) sponsored a Greek male child named Gregori Papanopolis (Lorenzo Lamas) through a world relief organization. Now that she's visiting Greece, she looks him up and finds that he is a wealthy businessman. So they spend time getting reacquainted. Inspector Akmed Sadu (Jamie Farr) of Interpol boards the ship and demands that Captain Stubing detain several passengers, including Mark Hayward (Connors), whom Sadu seems to know.

8Season 6

S6.E8 ∙ The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 2

Sat, Nov 13, 1982

Cliff and Monica (David Hedison and Linda Evans) renew their romance. Dana (Polly Bergen) shows Mark (Mike Connors) the diamond that she bought at the bazaar, but Emmett (Harvey Korman) and Ella Stokes (Nancy Dussault) see her. Sabrina (Jan Smithers) contemplates Doc (Bernie Kopell)'s marriage proposal, and he tells her that she's pregnant. Cliff wants Vicki (Jill Whelan) to model for him on an ongoing basis, which could start a career for her. One passenger has a narrow escape from a car crash. Doc pinch-hits for Merrill (Gavin MacLeod) in showing Amanda (Alexis Smith) around the Istanbul Museum but is interrupted by Joe Novak (Kiel Martin), who demands to speak to her, alone. Gregori (Lorenzo Lamas) proposes marriage to Julie (Lauren Tewes). The real association between Emmett Stokes and Mark Hayward is revealed. The Spoonmaker Diamond changes hands.

9Season 6

S6.E9 ∙ Thanksgiving Cruise: The Best of Friends/Too Many Dads/Love Will Find a Way

Sat, Nov 20, 1982

At Thanksgiving, Elaine wants to introduce beau Arthur to her parents Buck and Hanna but didn't tell them he's a paraplegic. Roger and son BJ avoid BJ's birth father Bill, who wants to take him away. The crew bicker and stop speaking.

10Season 6

S6.E10 ∙ The Man in the Iron Shorts/The Victims/Heavens to Betsy

Sat, Nov 27, 1982

Gopher's new suit of armor leads to a mishap. Joan's daughter Vanessa falls for the son of the drunk driver who killed Joan's husband. Reverend David Ruland leads a mission study society but two members are smitten with him.

11Season 6

S6.E11 ∙ The Tomorrow Lady/Father, Dear Father/Still Life

Sat, Dec 4, 1982

Glen plans to use clairvoyant Alice to win in the stock market. Bachelor Ken borrows his friend Tom's daughter Libby to impress potential date Sarah. Doc diagnoses Isaac's hearing loss as temporary, but Isaac fears the worst.

12Season 6

S6.E12 ∙ Baby Talk/My Friend, the Executrix/Programmed for Love

Sat, Dec 11, 1982

Connie Pierce feels left out when husband Steve bonds with their baby's surrogate mother Jan Willis. Executrix Betsy Boucher hounds Sylvia to save money. Ruth Gaylor falls for inventor Franklin Trumbauer, who's busy attending to his robot.

13Season 6

S6.E13 ∙ The Christmas Presence

Sat, Dec 18, 1982

A con man schemes to get his gold past the custom's agents by using a pair of traveling nuns. A young married couple consider separating. A mysterious stranger seems to be able to help people at just the right moment.

14Season 6

S6.E14 ∙ Paroled to Love/First Impressions/Love Finds Florence Nightingale

Sat, Jan 8, 1983

Ex-con Eddie confesses his guilt to lawyer Gloria, who got him pardoned. PR workers Doris and Marsha impersonate celebrities who were accidentally booked on another cruise. Actress Phyllis meets a man who dislikes show biz types.

15Season 6

S6.E15 ∙ The Captain's Replacement/Sly as a Fox/Here Comes the Bride - Maybe

Sat, Jan 15, 1983

Gopher thinks Captain Donohue wants to replace Merrill on the Princess. Ben and Henry vie for Mary, who claims they're after her foxhound. Erica hides from her snobbish prospective in-laws Harold and Margaret, who think she's wealthy.

16Season 6

S6.E16 ∙ Doc's Big Case/Senior Sinners/A Booming Romance

Sat, Jan 22, 1983

A visit from med school chum Elliot leaves Doc insecure about his own success. Unmarried seniors Tom and Faye live together and their children object. Computer genius Ross shows Kathy the cargo hold and finds something startling.

17Season 6

S6.E17 ∙ Gopher's Daisy/Our Son, the Lawyer/Salvaged Romance

Sat, Jan 29, 1983

The crew jump to conclusions about noise in Gopher's cabin. Lou and Harriet both want their lawyer son Jon to represent them in their divorce. Allison's budding romance with Max is thwarted by her insecurity after a mastectomy.

18Season 6

S6.E18 ∙ Isaac's Aegean Affair/The Captain and the Kid/Poor Rich Man/The Dean and the Flunkee: Part 1

Sat, Feb 5, 1983

The crew are in Greece working a cruise where a College is having its graduation ceremony. The Principal is attracted to a teacher who rebuffs him because he won't give a student a make-up test so he can graduate. And the student and a couple of his friends are hounding the Principal to do that. A prodigy is attracted to Vicki which doesn't make the Captain happy. And the valedictorian whose education was provided by his Greek aunt whom he assumed is wealthy but upon meeting her learns she's just a woman of humble means. And when she goes on board he doesn't tell anyone he's her aunt. And Isaac meets a woman who is estranged from her husband.

19Season 6

S6.E19 ∙ Isaac's Aegean Affair/The Captain and the Kid/Poor Rich Man/The Dean and the Flunkee: Part 2

Sat, Feb 5, 1983

Conclusion. Capt. Stubing's daughter falls in love. A beloved crew member decides to leave the ship.

20Season 6

S6.E20 ∙ The Zinging Valentine/The Very Temporary Secretary/Final Score

Sat, Feb 12, 1983

Keith gets a singing Dear John telegram and vents his anger on the delivery girl. Temp agency head Sam poses as a secretary, despite his lack of skill, to appease magazine editor Liz. Football star Duke has a fling with teacher Kate.

21Season 6

S6.E21 ∙ The Captain's Crush/Out of My Hair/Off-Course Romance

Sat, Feb 19, 1983

A golf widow (Stella Stevens) consoles herself with a former lover (Ron Ely); Captain Stubing is attracted to movie star (Joan Collins). A woman (Delta Burke) tries to avoid her former lover/hairdresser.

22Season 6

S6.E22 ∙ I Like to Be in America/He Ain't Heavy/Abby's Maiden Voyage

Sat, Feb 26, 1983

April tries to gain US citizenship but crumbles in the oral exam. Waiter Greg argues with passenger Jim before learning of their connection. Abby breaks up laughing during her first intimate session with a man.

23Season 6

S6.E23 ∙ Vicki's Dilemma/Discount Romance/Loser & Still Champ

Sat, Mar 5, 1983

Vicki's friend Mark abuses pills. Gopher's Uncle Jim endangers the job of a gift shop attendant to whom he's taken a liking. Tom travels with girlfriend Stacy but is emasculated because she's better at his hobbies than he is.

24Season 6

S6.E24 ∙ So Help Me Hannah/The Maid Cleans Up/C.P.R, I.O.U.

Sat, Mar 12, 1983

Hannah clashes with Jarvis over his son Kent's future. Maid Didi is in love with her boss Greg, whose girlfriend Meredith mistreats them. Gopher persuades Merrill to offer CPR. Retired plumber Fenley argues with son Dwayne over business.

25Season 6

S6.E25 ∙ The Dog Show: Putting on the Dog/Going to the Dogs/Women's Best Friend/Whose Dog Is It Anyway?

Sat, Mar 26, 1983

A contest will decide which dog's picture will be on dog food can covers. Pam thinks Gary's dog is the dog she lost. Isaac's Aunt Tanya pampers her dog and neglects her husband Charles. Mail clerk Harold is mistaken for company CEO Jack.

26Season 6

S6.E26 ∙ The Professor Has Class/When the Magic Disappears/We, the Jury

Sat, Apr 2, 1983

Noble-winning professor Roscoe's ex-pupil Helen was hired to replace him. Magician Stellini thinks his daughter's suitor Joe wants to steal his secrets. The crew simulates a small claims court for landlady Minnie and former tenant Harlan.

27Season 6

S6.E27 ∙ Hits and Missus/Return of Annabelle/Just Plain Folks Medicine/Caught in the Act/The Real Thing/Do Not Disturb/Lulu & Kenny (Country Music Jamboree): Part 1

Sat, Apr 30, 1983

Singer Holly Hartman's (Jessica Walter) husband, Danny Hartman (Mel Tillis), writes songs for her. But he's also writing songs for singer C. G. Thomas (Tanya Tucker), under a pseudonym. Annabelle Folker (Florence Henderson) returns, this time with boyfriend Ted Myler (Bert Convy) and three orphans (Neil Billingsley, Angela Lee Sloan and Michael Evans), whose parents died en route to one of her concerts. The orphans try to upset Ted, so that he will bow out and enable Annabelle to spend more time with them. Effie Skaggs (Minnie Pearl) upsets Doc (Bernie Kopell) and Capt. Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) by handing out bottles of her homemade folk remedy "Aunt Effie's Elixir", which constitutes practicing medicine without a license. Jeannie Davis' (Beth Howland) jewelry attracts the attention of outspoken jeweler Henry Bullard (Sherman Hemsley), who knows that it's real. But Jeannie is desperate to keep this news from her husband, Bill Davis (Steve Kanaly), because revealing the secret could jeopardize their marriage. Gopher (Fred Grandy) leads the crew in creating an opening act for the country music jamboree, by borrowing kitchen implements from Chef Loomis (Pat Buttram), without asking him. Dottie West wants complete rest and anonymity after a hectic performance schedule, but Gopher keeps trying to have his picture taken with her. Plus-sized Kenny Creek (Kenny Price) and Lulu Dixon (Lulu Roman) take full advantage of the food served on board.

28Season 6

S6.E28 ∙ Hits and Missus/Return of Annabelle/Just Plain Folks Medicine/Caught in the Act/The Real Thing/Do Not Disturb/Lulu & Kenny (Country Music Jamboree): Part 2

Sat, Apr 30, 1983

Holly Hartman (Jessica Walter) finds out that Danny (Mel Tillis) has been writing songs for C.G. Thomas (Tanya Tucker). Ted Myler (Bert Convy) issues an ultimatum to Annabelle (Florence Henderson): either the kids (Neil Billingsley, Angela Lee Sloan and Michael Evans) fly home or he does. Aunt Effie Skaggs (Minnie Pearl) gets sick but won't let Doc (Bernie Kopell) examine her. Jeannie Davis (Beth Howland) begs Henry Bullard (Sherman Hemsley) not to reveal the truth about her jewelry to her husband (Steve Kanaly). Capt. Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) asks Gopher (Fred Grandy) to look into the disappearance of implements from Chef Loomis' (Pat Buttram) kitchen. Gopher continues trying to have his picture taken with vacationing Dottie West. Plus-sized couple Kenny Creek (Kenny Price) and Lulu Dixon (Lulu Roman) continue to enjoy the food served on board.

29Season 6

S6.E29 ∙ Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy

Sat, May 7, 1983

Aged Dwight bilked Henry years ago and wants to see the fountain of youth that keeps Henry young. Newlyweds Cora and Ed are booked into Fiesta Cabin 213, a bad luck cabin for newlyweds. Isaac's widowed friend Gayle has marriage in mind.