The Love Boat

10 Worst 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", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.

Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 08, 2022.

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The Love Boat - S1E17

#10 - The Congressman Was Indiscreet/Isaac's History Lesson/Winner Take Love (Season 1 - Episode 17)

A congressman unjustly accused of being involved in a scandal seeks refuge aboard the Pacific Princess; Isaac and a lovely intellectual snob clash over a colorful old passenger; a beauty pageant contestant's whose chances of winning are jeopardized by her possessive boyfriend.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 24 votes.

The Love Boat - S1E13

#9 - Family Reunion/Too Hot to Handle/Cinderella Story (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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A woman who believes her departed dad was a noble sea captain forms an attachment for a devilish old purser; a newlywed couple are prevented by dislocated backs, sunburn and even poison ivy from enjoying their honeymoon; the crew upgrades a couple with modest means to a luxurious suite without consulting Capt. Stubing, forcing the couple to pose as wealthy socialites.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 24 votes.

The Love Boat - S4E10

#8 - Captain's Triangle/Boomerang/Out of This World (Season 4 - Episode 10)

The captain's ex-girlfriend comes aboard the ship and constantly makes passes at him because she feels neglected by her husband. A model pretends to be married to keep away annoying suitors. A man is convinced that a fellow passenger is an alien who turns into a plant every night.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 10 votes.

The Love Boat - S2E14

#7 - Double Wedding/The Dummys/Julie Falls Hard (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Identical twin sisters swap fiances; a separated ventriloquist team use their dummies to rebuild their relationship; a handsome widower proposes to Julie.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 10 votes.

The Love Boat - S2E16

#6 - Gopher's Opportunity/Home Sweet Home/The Switch (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Gopher quits his job to manage a new hotel; a wealthy eccentric widow books a five-year passage and begins meddling in the crew members' lives; a magician tries to avoid his assistant by sending his brother to perform in his place.

The episode was rated 7.17 from 12 votes.

The Love Boat - S1E5

#5 - Help, Murder/Isaac the Groupie/Mr. Popularity (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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A woman gets the wrong idea from her husband's secretive behavior and fears that he is plotting to murder her. Isaac begins a whirlwind romance with an internationally known singer. A couple suspects that a painfully boring passenger is actually a wanted jewel thief.

The episode was rated 7.12 from 43 votes.

The Love Boat - S1E18

#4 - The Last of the Stubings/Million Dollar Man/The Sisters (Season 1 - Episode 18)

Stubing's nephew comes on board to train to be a seaman but doesn't do a good job at anything he does. A man who just stole a million dollars meets a woman who upon learning of what he has done reveals herself to be a cop who plans to turn him in. Two sisters compete for the affections of the same man.

The episode was rated 7.11 from 18 votes.

The Love Boat - S2E17

#3 - Like Father, Like Son/Don't Push Me/Second Chance (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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A father takes too much of a liking to his son's new girlfriend; a bachelor is terrified at the idea of marrying his gung-ho girlfriend; the crew gives a troubled teen a chance at rehabilitation.

The episode was rated 6.85 from 13 votes.

The Love Boat - S2E7

#2 - Ship of Ghouls (Season 2 - Episode 7)

A magician keeps his engagement secret in order to dazzle female audiences, while his neglected fiancee turns to Captain Stubing for comfort; Doc and Gopher pursue a model who is afraid to face people after a recent accident; a boy with a habit of lying can't get anyone to help during a real time of need.

The episode was rated 6.68 from 25 votes.

The Love Boat - S2E18

#1 - Disco Baby/Alas, Poor Dwyer/After the War/Ticket to Ride/Itsy Bitsy (Part 1) (Season 2 - Episode 18)

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Julie's high-school class holds its ten-year reunion on board the ship, but her former teacher is struggling with alcoholism, a past boyfriend is with her former rival, her recently divorced friend is on the cruise thanks to an unknown admirer, one of her classmates is romanced by Doc, the football star reunites with former teammates and a draft dodger meets a wounded Vietnam veteran,

The episode was rated 6.67 from 12 votes.

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