The Love Boat: Season 5

1981 · 31 episodes

What Season 5 of The Love Boat

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31episodes29 aired

Oct 10, 1981aired

24.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)
Oct 10, 1981 · 53 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Casey Keller · Starring: Jenilee Harrison, Anthony Andrews, José Ferrer, Michelle Phillips
5x02 The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)
Oct 3, 1981 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Casey Keller · Starring: Jenilee Harrison, Anthony Andrews, José Ferrer, Michelle Phillips
5x03 Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce
Oct 10, 1981 · 70 min
The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize.
Directing: Bob Sweeney · Writing: Casey Keller, Tony Webster, Richard Albrecht · Starring: Lee Bergere, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Michael Goodwin, Robert Guillaume
5x04 The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels and Jim
Oct 24, 1981 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Howard Morris · Writing: Ray Jessel, Tony Webster, Haskell Barkin · Starring: Henny Backus, Jim Backus, Marla Gibbs, Brian Kerwin
5x05 Country Blues/Daddy's Little Girl/Jackpot
Oct 31, 1981 · 49 min
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. In "Jackpot," Gopher accidentally finds an enormous amount of money and starts fantasizing about how life will be. He also becomes overly obsessive about the money, including having a wild dream in which he rules the captain (Gavin MacLeod) and crew. In "Country Blues," a famous folk singer meets a man she knew many years ago who is running for high political office. However, his sophisticated companion (Miss Lawrence) dances to another tune when she becomes jealous of the singing star. A father (Mason Adams) can't believe that his about-to-be-divorced daughter (Miss Oakes) is all grown up and hampers her romantic aspirations with a gentleman (Frank Bonner) who is trying to win her affections in "Daddy's Little Girl."
Directing: Don Weis · Writing: Harvey Bullock, R.S. Allen, Joan Brooker · Starring: Mason Adams, Frank Bonner, Carol Lawrence, Florence Henderson
5x06 Chef's Special/Beginning Anew/Kleinschmidt
Nov 7, 1981 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Harvey Bullock, Henry Colman, R.S. Allen · Starring: Jay Johnson, Richard Basehart, Trisha Noble, Leslie Easterbrook
5x07 The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
Nov 14, 1981 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Jack Arnold · Writing: Paul Haggis, Seaman Jacobs, Michael Maurer · Starring: Cesare Danova, Nancy Dussault, Buddy Hackett, Patrick Labyorteaux
5x08 Farnsworth's Fling/Gopher Farnsworth Smith/Three in a Bed/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia/I Remember Helen (1)
Nov 21, 1981 · 50 min
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.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ray Jessel · Starring: Beth Howland, Linda Evans, Jessica Walter, Anthony Andrews
5x09 Farnsworth's Fling/Gopher Farnsworth Smith/Three in a Bed/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia/I Remember Helen (2)
Nov 21, 1981 · 52 min
After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has finally decided who will be kept in his will.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ray Jessel · Starring: Beth Howland, Linda Evans, Jessica Walter, Anthony Andrews
5x10 Radioactive Isaac/Gladys and Agnes/Love, Honor and Obey
Nov 28, 1981 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Robert Scheerer · Writing: Everett Greenbaum, Elliott Reid, Sidney Morse · Starring: Bernard Fox, Darrow Igus, Audra Lindley, Anne Meara
5x11 Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight/He's My Brother
Dec 5, 1981 · 60 min
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.
Directing: Bruce Bilson · Writing: Christopher Vane, Jerry Winnick, Tony Webster · Starring: Daryl Anderson, Jack Bannon, Milton Berle, Elinor Donahue
5x12 The Floating Bridge Game/Take a Letter, Vicki/The Joy of Celibacy
Dec 12, 1981 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Roy Battocchio · Starring: Robert Alda, Lucille Benson, Jan Clayton, Nanette Fabray
5x13 Doc Takes the Fifth/Safety Last/A Business Affair
Jan 2, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Bruce Bilson · Writing: Christopher Vane, Tony Webster, Jill Baer · Starring: Don Adams, Britt Ekland, Irena Ferris, Robert Fuller
5x14 Good Neighbors/Familiar Faces/Captain's Portrait
Jan 9, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Jerome Courtland · Writing: Casey Keller, Tony Webster, John Whelpley · Starring: Mary Elizabeth McDonough, Dean Butler, Arlene Golonka, Henry Jones
5x15 I Don't Play Anymore/Gopher's Roommate/Crazy for You
Jan 23, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Bob Sweeney · Starring: Joanna Cassidy, James MacArthur, Pat McCormick, Mackenzie Phillips
5x16 Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family
Jan 30, 1982 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Jerome Courtland · Starring: Bert Convy, Lynda Day George, John Phillip Law, Tanya Roberts
5x17 Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man
Feb 6, 1982 · 49 min
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.
Directing: Howard Morris · Writing: Harvey Bullock, R.S. Allen, Sidney Morse · Starring: Pat Klous, Linwood Boomer, Lydia Cornell, Pat Crowley
5x18 His Girls Friday/The Girl Who Stood Still/A Wife for Wilfred
Feb 13, 1982 · 49 min
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?
Directing: Robert Scheerer · Writing: Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox, Marlene Perry · Starring: Judy Landers, Rue McClanahan, Denise Miller, Vera Miles
5x19 Live It Up/New York A.C./All's Affair in Love and War
Feb 20, 1982 · 48 min
Three divorced men (Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Bobby Sherman) swear off serious relationships; a married man's girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Lan O'Kun, Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein · Starring: Ron Ely, Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Annette Funicello
5x20 The Musical/My Aunt, the Worrier/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Ex-Mom (1)
Feb 27, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Art Baer, Ray Jessel, Ben Joelson · Starring: Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, Van Johnson, Della Reese
5x21 The Musical/My Aunt, the Worrier/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Ex-Mom (2)
Feb 27, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Art Baer, Ray Jessel, Ben Joelson · Starring: Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, Van Johnson, Della Reese
5x22 Klondike Carnival/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)
Mar 6, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Harvey Bullock, Fred Grandy, Jan Gough · Starring: Sonny Bono, Charles Nelson Reilly, Priscilla Barnes, Charlotte Rae
5x23 Klondike Carnival/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment (2)
Mar 6, 1982 · 48 min
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.
Directing: Roger Duchowny · Writing: Harvey Bullock, Fred Grandy, Jan Gough · Starring: Sonny Bono, Charles Nelson Reilly, Priscilla Barnes, Charlotte Rae
5x24 Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet
Mar 20, 1982 · 48 min
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".
Writing: Seaman Jacobs, Casey Keller, Ray Jessel · Starring: Richard Dean Anderson, Gene Barry, Linda Blair, Shirley Hemphill
5x25 Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles and Romance
Mar 27, 1982 · 48 min
A publisher (Jared Martin), trying to sign up a famous author (Alan Hale Jr.), becomes involved with the author's niece (Georgia Engel); two passengers (Joanna Pettet and Paul Williams) hunt for treasure; Vicki's friend (Rad Daly) comes aboard.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Christopher Vane, Ray Jessel, Jill Baer · Starring: Georgia Engel, Alan Hale Jr., Jared Martin, Joanna Pettet
5x26 Does Father Know Best?/Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine/An 'A' for Gopher
Apr 10, 1982 · 48 min
A doctor is uncomfortable when his companion is too friendly with his ex-lover; Gopher pines after his H.S. teacher; father and son pick up girls.
Directing: Ted Lange · Writing: Ray Jessel, Donald Ross, Cynthia Thompson · Starring: Ben Vereen, Lloyd Bochner, Kevin Brophy, Lynne Moody
5x27 April in Boston/Breaks of Life/Saving Grace
May 1, 1982 · 48 min
April is a Spanish tutor to school headmaster Brad York. Lonely Grace Bostwick plans to jump overboard but white-clad Gabriel claims to be a guardian angel. Newly divorced George and Gwen Finley land in the infirmary together.
Directing: Richard Kinon · Writing: Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Ben Joelson · Starring: Jayne Meadows, Charo, David Hedison, Hugh O'Brian
5x28 A Dress to Remember
May 8, 1982 · 49 min
One dress affects three people. Model Donna is to wear it to display her diet success. Poor flower vendor Rose's daughter Carol thinks her mom is rich. Norman dodges his ex-wife Nancy's homicidal father Tom.
Directing: Robert Scheerer · Writing: Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein · Starring: Bob Denver, Brianne Leary, Kelly Monteith, Eleanor Parker
5x29 Mothers Don't Do That/Substitute Lover/Marrying for Money Season Finale
May 15, 1982 · 48 min
Divorced Marian reunites with her son Danny, who reads her diary and avoids her. Gopher and Isaac think Lola is trying to kill husband Orville to inherit his money. Bert is taken with Marla and pretends to be her pen pal.
Directing: Jerome Courtland · Writing: Casey Keller, Ray Jessel, Cynthia Thompson · Starring: Eva Gabor, Arte Johnson, Caren Kaye, Audrey Landers
5x30
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Directing: Bob Sweeney · Starring: Lee Bergere, Carol Channing, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Michael Goodwin
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Starring: Henny Backus, Jim Backus, Marla Gibbs, Brian Kerwin