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S1 E20 Taking Sides / Going By The Book / A Friendly Little Game

Romance

ALL

49 minutes

17 Feb 1978

An older couple's problems affect the marriage of newlyweds.Featuring: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy, Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan

Season 1, 24 Episodes

The Love Boat - The Captain & The Lady / One If By Land... / Centerfold

The Captain & The Lady / One If By Land... / Centerfold,

Bonnie Franklin appears as Capt. Stubing's infuriatingly sarcastic ex-wife with her present spouse, the captain's boss.

The Love Boat - Oh, Dale! / The Main Event / A Tasteful Affair

Oh, Dale! / The Main Event / A Tasteful Affair,

In "Oh, Dale!," John Ritter plays a rejected suitor hot on the trail of the girl he loves, who happens to be a heartless fortune-seeker named Joann (Jennifer Shaw).

The Love Boat - Ex Plus Y / Graham And Kelly / Golden Agers

Ex Plus Y / Graham And Kelly / Golden Agers,

In "Ex Plus Y," newlyweds Terri and Ron Larson (Loretta "M*A*S*H" Swit and Richard "Soap" Mulligan) are adjusting well until Terri encounters ex-husband Barney (Robert Reed) aboard ship with his lady friend.

The Love Boat - Message For Maureen / Acapulco Connection / Gotcha

Message For Maureen / Acapulco Connection / Gotcha,

In "Message for Maureen," a famous female tennis pro (Brenda Benet) confined to a wheelchair as the result of a serious accident, finds herself in a relationship with a sports writer (Bill Bixby) who was once her severest critic.

The Love Boat - Help! Murder! / Isaac The Groupie / Mr. Popularity

Help! Murder! / Isaac The Groupie / Mr. Popularity,

In "Help, Murder," Denise and Bret (Michele Lee and David Groh) are a married couple getting away from their three kids for the first time.

The Love Boat - The Joker Is Mild / First Time Out / Take My Granddaughter, Please

The Joker Is Mild / First Time Out / Take My Granddaughter, Please,

In "The Joker is Mild," has-been comedian Barry Keyes (Phil Foster) abuses his family tie with cruise director Julie in an astonishing attempt to make a comeback.

The Love Boat - The Identical Problem / Julie's Old Flame / The Jinx

The Identical Problem / Julie's Old Flame / The Jinx,

In "The Identical Problem," twins Helen and Ellen (both played by Diana "Soap" Canova) pretend to be one person, which nearly drives Doc crazy because Helen is warm, Ellen is cold and Doc is feeling amorous.

The Love Boat - The Understudy / Married Singles / Lost & Found

The Understudy / Married Singles / Lost & Found,

A boy befriends a couple that recently lost its young son. A trainee schemes to steal Julie's job. A bickering married couple takes the cruise and stays in separate cabins...next door to each other.

The Love Boat - Romance Roulette / The Captain's Captain / Dog's Life

Romance Roulette / The Captain's Captain / Dog's Life,

The presence of the captain's demanding father leaves the entire crew on edge. A dog traps a passenger in his cabin. Three friends reunite on board the ship and try to meet men through an unusual game.

The Love Boat - Dear Beverly / The Strike / Special Delivery

Dear Beverly / The Strike / Special Delivery,

An advice columnist neglects her husband to devote all her time to her fans, prompting him to seek affection elsewhere. A man with a negative history with Capt. Stubing fills in for the ailing chef.

The Love Boat - Lonely At The Top / Silent Night / Divorce Me, Please

Lonely At The Top / Silent Night / Divorce Me, Please,

In a Christmas-themed cruise, the captain worries about how to effectively lead his ship but be a friend to his crew as well. A married couple who outwardly appear happy and in love are both desperate for the other person to give them a divorce.

The Love Boat - The Old Man And The Runaway / A Fine Romance / The Painters

The Old Man And The Runaway / A Fine Romance / The Painters,

A crotchety old man and a teenage runaway form an unlikely friendship. Julie grows frustrated when an old friend of her brother's repeatedly rejects her advances without explanation.

The Love Boat - Family Reunion / Cinderella Story / Too Hot To Handle

Family Reunion / Cinderella Story / Too Hot To Handle,

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 Love Boat - Isaac's Double Standard / Chimpanzeeshines / One More Time

Isaac's Double Standard / Chimpanzeeshines / One More Time,

Isaac's possessive mother becomes jealous of her son's lady friend, while he objects to his mom sharing a cabin with her latest boyfriend; a divorced comedy team is too busy making jokes to admit they miss each other.

The Love Boat - The Caper / Eyes Of Love / Hollywood Royalty / Masquerade - Parts 1 & 2

The Caper / Eyes Of Love / Hollywood Royalty / Masquerade - Parts 1 & 2,

Millionaire superstars Roz and Bill (Michele Lee and Fernando Lamas) have remarried and are celebrating their newest honeymoon aboard the Pacific Princess in "Hollywood Royalty."

The Love Boat - Winner Take Love / The Congressman Was Indiscreet / Isaac's History Lesson

Winner Take Love / The Congressman Was Indiscreet / Isaac's History Lesson,

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.

The Love Boat - The Last Of The Stubings / Million Dollar Man / The Sisters

The Last Of The Stubings / Million Dollar Man / The Sisters,

Stubing's nephew comes on board to train to be a seaman but doesn't do a good job at anything he does.

The Love Boat - The Inspector / A Very Special Girl / Until The Last Goodbye

The Inspector / A Very Special Girl / Until The Last Goodbye,

The crew, after being informed that an inspector from the line will coming on board to do a report on them, but not knowing who he is, tries to be extra nice to anyone whom they think is the inspector but always comes up wrong.

The Love Boat - Computerman / Memories Of You / Parlez Vous?

Computerman / Memories Of You / Parlez Vous?,

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.

The Love Boat - Taking Sides / Going By The Book / A Friendly Little Game

Taking Sides / Going By The Book / A Friendly Little Game,

An older couple's problems affect the marriage of newlyweds.

The Love Boat - Parents Know Best / A Selfless Love / The Nubile Nurse

Parents Know Best / A Selfless Love / The Nubile Nurse,

A couple takes their son on a cruise in an attempt to end his relationship with an unsuitable girl; a May-December couple rethinks their romance; an ex-showgirl's glamorous past jeopardizes her new career as a registered nurse.

The Love Boat - Musical Cabins

Musical Cabins,

A young bachelor must marry within the week in order to claim a $3 million inheritance; a drab widow poses as a glamorous adventuress and captures the heart of the Captain.

The Love Boat - Crash Diet Crush / This Business Of Love / I'll Never Fall In Love Again

Crash Diet Crush / This Business Of Love / I'll Never Fall In Love Again,

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.

The Love Boat - Pacific Princess Overtures / Cabin Fever / Gopher, The Rebel

Pacific Princess Overtures / Cabin Fever / Gopher, The Rebel,

A young female passenger encourages Gopher to be his own person and stand up for himself to Captain Stubing. However, neither were expecting the consequences of their actions.

Details

The Love Boat

Romance

9+

9 Seasons

50 minutes

The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.

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