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The Best Episodes of The Love Boat

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The Best Episodes of The Love Boat

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",...
  1. Background image for Sounds of Silence/Cyrano de Bricker/Murder on the High Seas
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Sounds of Silence/Cyrano de Bricker/Murder on the High Seas

    S2:E25

    A singer tries to persuade his manager to let him abandon the shock tactics that made him famous and let his music speak for itself. He becomes even more determined to establish some credibility after he falls for a deaf friend of Julie's. Doc finds himself caught in the middle when an old friend grows tired of her inattentive husband's tendency to put gambling ahead of their relationship. Isaac becomes convinced that a couple plans to murder Capt. Stubing. Everyone initially believes that he is just too caught up in the murder mystery that he has been reading, but the captain and Gopher soon begin to share his suspicions.

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  2. Background image for April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage

    S4:E15

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Victims/Heavens To Betsy/The Man In The White Shorts
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - The Victims/Heavens To Betsy/The Man In The White Shorts

    S6:E10

    No description available

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    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)

    S1:E16

    (Part 2) The Love Boat sets sail with two famous Hollywood stars, married couple Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg who need to find a balance between their professional and personal lives. An inept team of thieves board the ship and try numerous tactics to steal the Star of Kashmir, an expensive jewel brought aboard the ship by Ms. Rogers. Two childhood friends from a school for the blind meet up on the ship - only one of them isn't blind anymore. But that's not the only secret he is keeping from his friend. A philandering husband looks like he will be found out when he boards the ship with both his wife and his mistress.

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  5. Background image for Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)

    S1:E15

    (Part 1) The Love Boat sets sail with two famous Hollywood stars, married couple Roz Rogers and Bill Klieg who need to find a balance between their professional and personal lives. An inept team of thieves board the ship and try numerous tactics to steal the Star of Kashmir, an expensive jewel brought aboard the ship by Ms. Rogers. Two childhood friends from a school for the blind meet up on the ship - only one of them isn't blind anymore. But that's not the only secret he is keeping from his friend. A philandering husband looks like he will be found out when he boards the ship with both his wife and his mistress.

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  6. Background image for The Audition/The Groupies/Doc's Nephew
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Audition/The Groupies/Doc's Nephew

    S6:E6

    Doc's nephew is making a move on his girlfriend. A psychiatrist, who is on vacation is followed by four of his patients. An actor pursues the writer of a soap opera, who rejected for a role on her show.

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    Director:Don Weis
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?
    8.1/10(96 votes)

    #7 - Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?

    S10:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/Gotcha
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/Gotcha

    S1:E4

    A tennis star, temporarily confined to a wheelchair due to a back injury, rekindles an old romance with a sportswriter who had been critical of her recent performances. A woman with singing aspirations stows away on the ship in the hopes of making it to America and providing for her large family. A man annoys his wife and other passengers by constantly playing practical jokes.

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  10. Background image for Hidden Treasure/Picture from the Past/Ace's Salary
    7.9/10(146 votes)

    #9 - Hidden Treasure/Picture from the Past/Ace's Salary

    S9:E3

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Caller/Marriage of Convenience/No Girls for Doc/Witness for the Prosecution
    7.8/10(105 votes)

    #10 - The Caller/Marriage of Convenience/No Girls for Doc/Witness for the Prosecution

    S3:E28

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (1)
    7.6/10(117 votes)

    #11 - Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (1)

    S5:E8

    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.

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  13. Background image for Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (2)
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #12 - Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (2)

    S5:E9

    After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has finally decided who will be kept in his will.

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  14. Background image for Ace In the Hole/Uncle Joey's Song/Father in the Cradle
    7.6/10(82 votes)

    #13 - Ace In the Hole/Uncle Joey's Song/Father in the Cradle

    S7:E18

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings
    7.5/10(108 votes)

    #14 - Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings

    S5:E6

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac
    7.5/10(90 votes)

    #15 - Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac

    S5:E10

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings (1)
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    #16 - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings (1)

    S7:E1

    No description available

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    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Friend Of The Family/Affair on Demand/Just Another Pretty Face
    7.5/10(96 votes)

    #17 - Friend Of The Family/Affair on Demand/Just Another Pretty Face

    S7:E6

    No description available

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    Director:Ted Lange
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Never Say Goodbye/A New Woman/Trial Romance
    7.4/10(116 votes)

    #18 - Never Say Goodbye/A New Woman/Trial Romance

    S3:E9

    Capt. Stubing receives a letter from his daughter, Vicki. When he tries to call her, he learns that she has run away from her aunt and uncle's home. She shows up on the ship and reveals that she has read her mother's diary, and now knows that the captain is her father. She wants to stay with him, but he feels that it is best that he return her. Vicki's aunt reveals that she is getting a divorce and wants to send her children away for a while so that they won't be affected by the proceedings. Capt. Stubing and Vicki are thrilled by the chance to live together on the ship. Julie plays matchmaker for two shy, old-fashioned people who are unaccustomed to the workings of modern romance. A man is annoyed by the presence of the woman who deadlocked the jury for the attempted murder trial on which they both served, leading to a mistrial. They constantly argue about the case.

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    Director:Gordon Farr
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Not So Fast, Gopher/Haven't We Met Before?/Seoul Mates
    7.4/10(105 votes)

    #19 - Not So Fast, Gopher/Haven't We Met Before?/Seoul Mates

    S3:E22

    Gopher invites his widowed mother onto the ship in the hopes of cheering her up, but is hurt by her seemingly cheerful attitude, which he interprets as an insult to his father. A group of buddies takes a cruise. One of the men meets a woman who is a regular customer at the restaurant where he works. He lies about his identity because he thinks she would be put off by the fact that he is a waiter. A comic's romance with the reporter who is writing a feature about him appears doomed after she takes offense to his act.

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  21. Background image for Celebration/Captain Papa/Honeymoon Pressure
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #20 - Celebration/Captain Papa/Honeymoon Pressure

    S3:E25

    A man spends beyond his means while trying to lavish his recently hospitalized wife with gifts. Capt. Stubing and Vicki face an interview with a child services worker, who will decide whether the captain can have full custody of his daughter. A newlywed couple has trouble consummating its relationship because the presence of the bride's bodyguards (her family is ""connected"") makes the groom nervous.

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  22. Background image for The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)
    7.4/10(105 votes)

    #21 - The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)

    S5:E2

    Vicki models the bridesmaid's gown she plans to wear for Julie's wedding, while Isaac finds a flaw in the wedding gift that he bought on the crew's behalf.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for I Don't Play Anymore; Gopher's Roommate; Crazy for You
    7.4/10(126 votes)

    #22 - I Don't Play Anymore; Gopher's Roommate; Crazy for You

    S5:E15

    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.

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    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings (2)
    7.4/10(78 votes)

    #23 - China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings (2)

    S7:E2

    No description available

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    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Last Case/Looking for Mr. Wilson/Love on Strike
    7.4/10(102 votes)

    #24 - Last Case/Looking for Mr. Wilson/Love on Strike

    S7:E15

    Detective Manfred and his secretary Lil investigate the case of a vanished passenger; Jan and her son Rich reunite with her father COL Maddox, who wants to meet his son-in-law; Jenny protests her ex-boyfriend Don's engagement to Millie.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tales of a City (1)
    7.4/10(99 votes)

    #25 - Hong Kong Cruise: Polly's Poker Palace/Shop Ahoy/Double Date/The Hong Kong Affair/Two Tales of a City (1)

    S7:E19

    A U.S. Presidential-hopeful Senator falls for a businesswoman who intends on opening a large casino in Hong Kong, as his aide tries to derail the affair for P.R. reasons; a woman who simply can't stop shopping bets her husband $25,000 that she can go the entire cruise without buying anything; Julie and Vicki double date, though Vicki secretly falls for Julie's date; an retired spy finds love in the form of a woman secretly hired to keep him safe from revenge-seeking former adversaries; Gopher and Isaac, trenchcoats and all, tail the former spy through Hong Kong and see all sorts of potentially evil stalkers.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sounds of Silence/Cyrano de Bricker/Murder on the High Seas" is the best rated episode of "The Love Boat". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Richard Kinon and written by Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Joyce Armor, Judie Neer, Margie Peters, it aired on 3/17/1979. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage".