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The Best Episodes of The Love Boat

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 25 - 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.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Joyce Armor, Judie Neer, Margie Peters

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  2. The Love Boat Season 4 Episode 15 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Love Boat Season 6 Episode 10 - 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

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Love Boat Season 10 Episode 1 - The Shipshape Cruise
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Shipshape Cruise

    S10:E1

    A plus-sized diet doctor (Jennifer Holliday) hires a hard-body fitness instructor to promote her nutrition program, a man (Dack Rambo) tells his partner he wants to see other women, and Doc runs into an ex on his honeymoon.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 16 - Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Allen Baron
    Writers:Art Baer, Tony Webster, Marciia Muldoon, Gordon Farr, Lynne Farr, Louis Pelletier, Ben Joelson, Ray Jessel

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  6. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 15 - Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Allen Baron
    Writers:Art Baer, Tony Webster, Marciia Muldoon, Gordon Farr, Lynne Farr, Louis Pelletier, Ben Joelson, Ray Jessel

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  7. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 20 - Computerman/Parlez-Vous/Memories of You
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Computerman/Parlez-Vous/Memories of You

    S1:E20

    A slick computer matchmaker proceeds to pair up cruise guests while setting himself up with Julie; two American gold-diggers pretend to be French; a New York advertising executive meets up with a long-lost love.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Mark Fink, Carmen Finestra, David Assael

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  8. The Love Boat Season 6 Episode 6 - The Audition/The Groupies/Doc's Nephew
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Don Weis
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 4 - Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/Gotcha
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Directors:Peter Baldwin, Stuart Margolin, Richard Kinon
    Writers:David Garber, Neil Rosen, Kevin Hartigan, Casey Keller, George Tricker, Richard Albrecht

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  10. The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 22 - The Decision/Poor Little Rich Girl/Love Me, Love My Dog
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Decision/Poor Little Rich Girl/Love Me, Love My Dog

    S2:E22

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Love Boat Season 3 Episode 19 - Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)

    S3:E19

    Danny blames his family when Steve fails to show for his performance, leading to a rift with his father and grandfather. Kitty considers leaving her family to marry Steve. The captain lays down the law to his annoying houseguests, who end up at each other's throats. Dave finds out about Frank and Cynthia's affair, which leaves the future of both marriages in doubt.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Lee Aronsohn, Lan O'Kun

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  12. The Love Boat Season 4 Episode 16 - Gopher's Bride/Workaholic/On Second Thought
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Gopher's Bride/Workaholic/On Second Thought

    S4:E16

    Gopher worries about meeting his pen pal Nicole, at first. Ned, married to workaholic Margo meets widow Kay, who's willing to take his wife's place. Helen evicts her handsome cabin mate Jack, who is desperate to find a room.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Love Boat Season 6 Episode 29 - The Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The Fountain of Youth/Bad Luck Cabin/Uncle Daddy

    S6:E29

    No description available

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Love Boat Season 7 Episode 7 - Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune (1)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Japan Cruise: When Worlds Collide/The Captain and the Geisha/The Lottery Winners/The Emperor's Fortune (1)

    S7:E7

    No description available

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 24 - This Business of Love/Crash Diet Crush/I'll Never Fall in Love Again
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - This Business of Love/Crash Diet Crush/I'll Never Fall in Love Again

    S1:E24

    A reformed prostitute causes trouble between a one-time "John" and his wife; Captain Stubing re-encounters an old flame; a fun-loving older couple help bring two lovers back together

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Ann Gibbs, Joel Kimmel, Ray Jessel

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  16. The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 3 - Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who?/Rocky
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who?/Rocky

    S2:E3

    Julie's parents arrive on board the Pacific Princess and announce their plans to divorce; an author of morally uplifting pamphlets and a prim censor fall in love while sharing a cabin; a young girl's tomboy image falters after she receives her first kiss.

    Directors:Allen Baron, Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Rob Dames, Bob Fraser, Art Baer, Ann Gibbs, Joel Kimmel, Ben Joelson

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  17. The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 19 - Disco Baby/Alas, Poor Dwyer/After the War/Ticket to Ride/Itsy Bitsy (2)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Disco Baby/Alas, Poor Dwyer/After the War/Ticket to Ride/Itsy Bitsy (2)

    S2:E19

    Julie's high-school class holds its ten-year reunion on board the Pacific Princess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 21 - A Good & Faithful Servant/Secret Life of Burl Smith/Tug of War/Designated Lover
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - A Good & Faithful Servant/Secret Life of Burl Smith/Tug of War/Designated Lover

    S2:E21

    No description available

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Rob Dames, Bob Fraser, Art Baer, Bruce Howard, Barry Blitzer, Ben Joelson

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  19. The Love Boat Season 3 Episode 12 - Brotherhood of the Sea/Letter to Babycakes/Daddy's Pride
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Brotherhood of the Sea/Letter to Babycakes/Daddy's Pride

    S3:E12

    The crew plans a surprise birthday party for Julie. Isaac, Gopher and Doc try to keep her from getting suspicious by claiming that all of their secretive conversations are part of the ""Brotherhood of the Sea,"" a clandestine organization that only accepts men. This infuriates Julie, who becomes determined to break down the gender barrier at any cost. She winds up ignoring a potential suitor while the guys try to distract her by putting her through an ""initiation"" process. A philandering man relies on his awkward but sweet assistant to keep his various girlfriends from learning about his activities. A young gymnast grows tired of the pressure placed on her by her overbearing father, who is determined to mold her into an Olympic champion. A lonely rich boy, travelling on the cruise alone, tries to encourage her to have some fun.

    Director:George Tyne
    Writer:Lee Aronsohn

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  20. The Love Boat Season 3 Episode 20 - Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y' Gotta Have Heart
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y' Gotta Have Heart

    S3:E20

    Doc's plans for a rendezvous are spoiled when the woman's recently dumped (and extremely depressed) sister tags along on the cruise. Doc tries to get some privacy by having a playboy romance the sister. Vicki helps a young boy's efforts to reunite his divorced parents. A woman tries to keep her husband on a short leash, as he has recently undergone heart surgery and she fears he will drop dead at any moment.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:R.S. Allen, Anitra Earle

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  21. The Love Boat Season 7 Episode 3 - Bricker's Boy/Lotions Of Love/The Hustlers
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Bricker's Boy/Lotions Of Love/The Hustlers

    S7:E3

    No description available

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:John Whelpley

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  22. The Love Boat Season 7 Episode 11 - The Reluctant Father/Don't take My Wife Please/The Worlds Greatest Kisser/Mata
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Reluctant Father/Don't take My Wife Please/The Worlds Greatest Kisser/Mata

    S7:E11

    No description available

    Director:Ted Lange
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Love Boat Season 7 Episode 12 - The Prize Winner/Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Prize Winner/Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date

    S7:E12

    Julie's blind date turns out to be an overweight, uncouth misfit whose advances drive her crazy, that is, until he rejects her; a woman travelling incognito to avoid testifying at a trial falls in love with a man on board, while when disguised in a wig and a childs' dress she tries to avoid that same man's flirting son; a prize-winning author is blackmailed for love by his secretary, who is travelling with him and his jealous wife.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Love Boat Season 1 Episode 1 - The Captain and the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The Captain and the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold

    S1:E1

    Captain Stubbing and his Ex Wife have to face the realities of a bad resolved separation when they find themselves trapped on the same cruise. The future wife of a powerful political congressman worries that the photo she took for an erotic magazine some years back will jeopardize his husband's political career, so she tries to cover this fact from him, by hiding all the copies of the magazine that are available in the ship, until she finds the courage to confess her past to her husband. Ginny O'Brien is followed by his future, but hard to commit boyfriend through all the ports where the cruise passes. however she's not going to accept a relationship without a proposal of marriage

    Directors:Alan Rafkin, Richard Kinon
    Writers:Michael Norell, Jay Grossman, Paula A. Roth, Judy Skelton

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  25. The Love Boat Season 2 Episode 27 - Third Wheel/Grandmother's Day/Second String Mom
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Third Wheel/Grandmother's Day/Second String Mom

    S2:E27

    Gopher gives his parents a cruise as a Mother's Day present. Gopher's father grows jealous of the close relationship between mother and son. An older couple, who has finally seen its youngest child move out of the house, is stunned by an unexpected pregnancy. A widower's teenage daughters repeatedly reject his new wife, but must rely on her help when they get into a jam in Mexico.

    Director:Gordon Farr
    Writers:Lee Aronsohn, Ann Gibbs, Joel Kimmel

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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".