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The Love Boat

1977–1987 · Comedy, Drama · 10 seasons · ★ 6.2

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Synopsis of The Love Boat

The Pacific Princess is a huge luxury ocean liner sailing the world's seas with passengers on board. Its captain, Merrill Stubing, played by Gavin MacLeod, leads a crew that includes ship's doctor Adam Bricker, waiter Isaac Washington and cruise director Julie McCoy. Each episode introduces new guests, played by guest stars, who experience romantic, dramatic or comedic adventures during the voyage. The stories usually follow a pattern: a comedic plot starring the crew, a romantic comedy and a more serious third storyline. Many revolve around a relationship that has gone wrong and seeks to reconcile before the voyage ends. Family-friendly in tone, it airs on ABC and was created by Aaron Spelling and Wilford Lloyd Baumes.

«You Say You Can't Score on Shore? On This Cruise... You Can't Lose!»

10seasons
251episodes
48 minper episode
6.2audience scoreTMDB · 201 votes
6.3IMDb rating15,817 votes

Seasons of The Love Boat

Season 1Season 11977 · 25 ep. · ★ 5.3Season 2Season 21978 · 27 ep. · ★ 6.9Season 3Season 31979 · 28 ep. · ★ 7.0Season 4Season 41980 · 28 ep. · ★ 6.3Season 5Season 51981 · 31 ep.Season 6Season 61982 · 29 ep. · ★ 7.6Season 7Season 71983 · 27 ep. · ★ 7.3Season 8Season 81984 · 27 ep.Season 9Season 91985 · 25 ep.Season 10Season 101986 · 4 ep. · ★ 6.0

Cast by The Love Boat

Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodMerril Stubing251 episodes
Bernie KopellBernie KopellAdam Bricker251 episodes
Ted LangeTed LangeIsaac Washington251 episodes
Fred GrandyFred GrandyGopher Smith247 episodes
Jill WhelanJill WhelanVicki Stubing200 episodes
Lauren TewesLauren TewesJulie McCoy199 episodes
Ted McGinleyTed McGinleyAshley Covington Evans57 episodes
Pat KlousPat KlousJudy McCoy55 episodes
Marion RossMarion RossAmy Scofield12 episodes
Florence HendersonFlorence HendersonDiane DiMarzo10 episodes
Cosmo SardoCosmo SardoDealer (uncredited)10 episodes
Juliet MillsJuliet MillsKate Garfield9 episodes
Jessica WalterJessica WalterSally Welker7 episodes
Audra LindleyAudra LindleyVanessa Norris7 episodes
David HedisonDavid HedisonBradford York7 episodes
Arte JohnsonArte JohnsonWilfred Jones7 episodes
Connie StevensConnie StevensMargret Grant7 episodes
James DobsonFather Briorly7 episodes
CharoCharoApril Lopez7 episodes
Michele LeeMichele LeeDenise Fredericks6 episodes
Ted KnightTed KnightCaptain Gunner Nordquist6 episodes
Linda EvansLinda EvansMonica Brandon6 episodes
Jayne MeadowsJayne MeadowsJayne Meadows6 episodes
Milton BerleMilton BerleMilton Berle6 episodes
Dick Van PattenDick Van PattenJohn Whitcomb6 episodes
Ethel MermanEthel MermanRoz Smith6 episodes
Carol ChanningCarol ChanningSylvia Duvall6 episodes
Melissa Sue AndersonMelissa Sue AndersonCindy Jerome5 episodes
Jimmie WalkerJimmie WalkerMickey Garner5 episodes
Barbi BentonBarbi BentonCathy Somms5 episodes
Sonny BonoSonny BonoBenny Carter5 episodes
Lisa HartmanLisa HartmanToni Pataccio5 episodes
Patti MacLeodMiss Lottie5 episodes
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormickCelia Elliott5 episodes
Beth HowlandBeth HowlandJeannie Davis5 episodes
Dick MartinDick MartinGeorge Boggs5 episodes
Rue McClanahanRue McClanahanMary Hubble5 episodes
Betty WhiteBetty WhiteLouise WIllis5 episodes
Harry MorganHarry MorganProfessor Milo Endler5 episodes
Anthony AndrewsAnthony AndrewsTony Selkirk5 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Aaron Spelling, Wilford Lloyd Baumes
Address
Richard Kinon, Robert Scheerer, Roger Duchowny, Allen Baron, Jerome Courtland
Writing
Art Baer, Ben Joelson, Tony Webster, Ray Jessel
Production companies
Aaron Spelling Productions
Network or Platform
ABC
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 24, 1977
Last Episode
February 27, 1987 (10x04)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Awards
Nominated for 5 Emmy Awards; 4 wins and 21 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB

Trivia about The Love Boat

Thirty-two Academy Award winners, past and future, guest-starred on the series, including Janet Gaynor, the best actress at the first ceremony, held in 1929.
The series was one of the few hour-long programs produced for American television that used a laugh track.
The pilot of 1976 was based on the nonfiction book The Love Boats by Jeraldine Saunders, a real-life cruise director for a cruise line.
The Pacific Princess, later renamed MS Pacific, was scrapped in Aliağa, Turkey, in 2013 after failing to find a buyer.
In 2014, six cast members served as godparents to the Regal Princess cruise ship, owned by Princess Cruises.
The series entered Nielsen's Top 30 in 1977, debuted at No. 14, and remained among the most-watched productions for nine years.
In June 1983, the crew took a fourteen-day cruise through China, Hong Kong and Japan to shoot three special episodes.
Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell and Ted Lange were the only performers to appear in every episode of the regular series, including the three final TV movies.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

Where to Watch The Love Boat

It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Love Boat have?

The Love Boat has 10 seasons and 251 episodes in total.

¿Dónde ver The Love Boat?

Ahora mismo The Love Boat no está en las principales plataformas de streaming por suscripción (la oferta puede variar según el país). Se emitió originalmente en ABC.

Has The Love Boat ended?

Yes. The Love Boat has ended, and its final episode aired on February 27, 1987.

Who is in The Love Boat?

The main cast includes Gavin MacLeod (Merril Stubing), Bernie Kopell (Adam Bricker), Ted Lange (Isaac Washington), and Fred Grandy (Gopher Smith).

Who created The Love Boat?

The Love Boat is a creation of Aaron Spelling and Wilford Lloyd Baumes.

How long does it take to watch all of The Love Boat?

With episodes of about 48 minutes, watching all 251 episodes takes approximately 201 hours.

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