7.3/10111 votes#1 - The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/1981
Julie prepares to marry Tony in Sydney and asks Merrill and crew to join her bridal party. Anthropologist Milo and wife Vivian are off to a South Pacific dig where his colleague Deke plans to unveil a find. Julie's successor Yvonne arrives.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10101 votes
#2 - The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1067 votes
#3 - Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/1981
The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize.
Director: Roger Duchowny
Writer: Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Casey Keller, Tony Webster, Jill Baer, Donald Ross, Richard Albrecht
- 6.9/1095 votes
#4 - The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/1981
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.
Director: Roger Duchowny
Writer: Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Casey Keller, Tony Webster, Jill Baer, Donald Ross
- 7.0/1082 votes
#5 - Country Cousin Blues/Daddy's Little Girl/Jackpot
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10102 votes
#6 - Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1086 votes
#7 - The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/1981
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.
Director: Jack Arnold
Writer: Seaman Jacobs, Michael Maurer, Paul Haggis
- 7.6/10111 votes
#8 - Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (1)
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/1981
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.
Director: Richard Kinon
Writer: Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Ray Jessel, Fred S. Fox
- 7.5/1092 votes
#9 - Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (2)
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/1981
After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has finally decided who will be kept in his will.
Director: Richard Kinon
Writer: Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Ray Jessel, Fred S. Fox
- 7.5/1086 votes
#10 - Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/28/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1082 votes
#11 - He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1084 votes
#12 - Take a Letter, Vicki; The Floating Bridge Game; The Joy of Celibacy
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/12/1981
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1086 votes
#13 - Doc Takes the Fifth/Safety Last/A Business Affair
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/2/1982
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.
Director: Bruce Bilson
Writer: Christopher Vane, Tony Webster, Jill Baer, Joseph Neustein, Joel S. Hecht, Haskell Barkin
- 7.1/1087 votes
#14 - Good Neighbors/Captain's Portrait/Familiar Faces
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/1982
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.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: Tony Webster, Casey Keller, John Whelpley, Richard Albrecht
- 7.3/10118 votes
#15 - I Don't Play Anymore; Gopher's Roommate; Crazy for You
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/23/1982
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.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10103 votes
#16 - Green, But Not Jolly/ Past Perfect Love/ Instant Family
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/30/1982
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.
Director: Jerome Courtland
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1096 votes
#17 - Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 2/6/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1092 votes
#18 - His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 2/13/1982
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1080 votes
#19 - New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 2/20/1982
Three divorced men (Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Bobby Sherman) swear off serious relationships; a married man's girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/10136 votes
#20 - The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (1)
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/10106 votes
#21 - The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (2)
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.3/1094 votes
#22 - Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/1087 votes
#23 - Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (2)
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/6/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/10104 votes
#24 - Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/1982
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".
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1091 votes
#25 - Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles & Romance
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/1982
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Love Boat Season 5
Every episode of The Love Boat Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Love Boat Season 5!
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)" is the best rated episode of "The Love Boat" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/10/1981. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)".