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Fantasy Island S5E16 — The Challenge / A Genie Named Joe

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Fantasy Island•Season 5•Episode 16

The Challenge / A Genie Named Joe

7.6/10 · 71 votesFeb 13, 198245 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

In ""The Challenge"" Douglas Picard, the richest man in the world comes to the Island with specific intentions of claiming it for his own. And in ""A Genie Named Joe"" Rebecca Walters a florist wishes to meet and marry the man of her dreams and ends

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Episode Summary

"The Challenge / A Genie Named Joe" is episode 16 of Fantasy Island season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 71 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on February 13, 1982.

Next: E17 · Funny Man / Tattoo, The Matchmaker Best of Season 5