The Love Boat poster
★ 6.3
The Love Boat poster

Overall Rating

★ 6.3
S5 E6
#1
★ 7.6

Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings

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.

S5 E4
#2
★ 7.5

The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim

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.

S5 E7
#3
★ 7.5

The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride

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.

S5 E10
#4
★ 7.5

Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac

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.

S5 E3
#5
★ 7.4

Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce

The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize.

S5 E14
#6
★ 7.3

Good Neighbors/Captain's Portrait/Familiar Faces

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.

S5 E22
#7
★ 7.3

Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)

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.

S5 E18
#8
★ 7.2

His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still

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?

S5 E25
#9
★ 7.2

Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles & Romance

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.

S5 E24
#10
★ 7.1

Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet

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".

S5 E19
#1
★ 6.6

New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War

Three divorced men (Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Bobby Sherman) swear off serious relationships; a married man's girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.

S5 E11
#2
★ 6.8

He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight

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.

S5 E12
#3
★ 6.9

Take a Letter, Vicki; The Floating Bridge Game; The Joy of Celibacy

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.

S5 E17
#4
★ 6.9

Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man

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.

S5 E16
#5
★ 7.0

Green, But Not Jolly/ Past Perfect Love/ Instant Family

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.

S5 E23
#6
★ 7.0

Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (2)

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.

S5 E24
#7
★ 7.1

Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet

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".

S5 E18
#8
★ 7.2

His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still

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?

S5 E25
#9
★ 7.2

Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles & Romance

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.

S5 E14
#10
★ 7.3

Good Neighbors/Captain's Portrait/Familiar Faces

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.

S5 E1
★ 0.0

The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)

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.

S5 E2
★ 0.0

The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)

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.

S5 E3
★ 7.4

Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce

The Virgin Islands serve as a backdrop for the Grand Prix Wine-Tasting Competition, whose winner receives a $25,000 prize.

S5 E4
★ 7.5

The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim

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.

S5 E5
★ 0.0

Country Cousin Blues/Daddy's Little Girl/Jackpot

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.

S5 E6
★ 7.6

Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings

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.

S5 E7
★ 7.5

The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride

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.

S5 E8
★ 0.0

Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (1)

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.

S5 E9
★ 0.0

Farnsworth's Fling/Three in a Bed/I Remember Helen/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia (2)

After having spent time with his family, William Farnsworth (Lloyd Bridges) has finally decided who will be kept in his will.

S5 E10
★ 7.5

Love, Honor, and Obey/Gladys and Agnes/Radioactive Isaac

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.

S5 E11
★ 6.8

He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight

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.

S5 E12
★ 6.9

Take a Letter, Vicki; The Floating Bridge Game; The Joy of Celibacy

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.

S5 E13
★ 0.0

Doc Takes the Fifth/Safety Last/A Business Affair

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.

S5 E14
★ 7.3

Good Neighbors/Captain's Portrait/Familiar Faces

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.

S5 E15
★ 0.0

I Don't Play Anymore; Gopher's Roommate; Crazy for You

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.

S5 E16
★ 7.0

Green, But Not Jolly/ Past Perfect Love/ Instant Family

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.

S5 E17
★ 6.9

Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man

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.

S5 E18
★ 7.2

His Girls Friday/A Wife for Wilfred/The Girl Who Stood Still

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?

S5 E19
★ 6.6

New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War

Three divorced men (Edd Byrnes, Fabian, Bobby Sherman) swear off serious relationships; a married man's girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.

S5 E20
★ 0.0

The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (1)

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.

S5 E21
★ 0.0

The Love Boat Follies: The Musical/My Ex-Mom/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Aunt, the Worrier (2)

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.

S5 E22
★ 7.3

Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)

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.

S5 E23
★ 7.0

Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (2)

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.

S5 E24
★ 7.1

Isaac Gets Physical/She Brought Her Mother Along/Cold Feet

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".

S5 E25
★ 7.2

Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles & Romance

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
10 ★ 7.4 4
★ 8.1 Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?
★ 7.0 The Christmas Cruise (2)
5 ★ 7.2 16
★ 7.6 Chef's Special/Kleinschmidt/New Beginnings
★ 6.6 New York, A.C./Live It Up/All's Fair in Love and War
4 ★ 7.1 21
★ 7.8 The Captain's Bird/That's My Dad/Captive Audience
★ 6.6 Captain's Triangle/Boomerang/Out of This World
6 ★ 7.1 25
★ 7.5 Italian Cruise: Venetian Love Song/Arrangement/Arrividerci, Gopher/Gigolo (1)
★ 6.5 Spoonmaker Diamond, The/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon (2)
7 ★ 7.1 24
★ 7.6 Ace In the Hole/Uncle Joey's Song/Father in the Cradle
★ 6.3 Side By Side/Rub Me Tender/Fish Out Of Water
3 ★ 7.0 25
★ 7.4 Never Say Goodbye/A New Woman/Trial Romance
★ 6.5 The Stimulation of Stephanie/The Next Step/ Life Begins at 40
2 ★ 6.9 25
★ 7.4 Gopher's Opportunity/Home Sweet Home/The Switch
★ 6.1 Where is it Written?/Julie's Aunt/The Big Deal
8 ★ 6.8 25
★ 7.1 Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Dutch Treat (1)
★ 6.5 The Last Heist/Starting Over/Watching the Master
1 ★ 6.7 25
★ 7.3 Oh, Dale!/The Main Event/A Tasteful Affair
★ 6.1 The Last of the Stubings/The Million Dollar Man/The Sisters
9 ★ 6.6 25
★ 7.9 Hidden Treasure/Picture from the Past/Ace's Salary
★ 5.2 Miss Mom/ Who's the Champ/ Gopher's Delusion