The Love Boat: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 1977

Starring: Ted McGinley, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy

Summary: This lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as JulieThis lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as Julie McCoy because of substance abuse problems. Julie's responsibilities were shifted to new characters Judy McCoy (Julie's sister) and Ace Evans. Also brought onboard were a group of dancers for the ship's club, the Love Boat Mermaids, which included a young Teri Hatcher (Lois & Clark, Desperate Housewives).

In 1978 and from 1980 to 1984, The Love Boat ran on Saturday nights along with Fantasy Island, a similar Aaron Spelling anthology. Originally shown at 10 in its first season, it moved to the 9 p.m. time slot for the majority of its run before returning to 10 p.m. for its final season after the cancellation of Fantasy Island.

Nielsen Ranking:
#14 in the 1977-1978 Season
#17 in the 1978-1979 Season
#24 in the 1979-1980 Season
#5 in the 1980-1981 Season
#14 in the 1981-1982 Season
#9 in the 1982-1983 Season
#17 in the 1983-1984 Season
#56 in the 1985-1986 Season

The memorable theme song was ranked the #32 greatest TV theme by TV Land in 2002.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E25. Gopher the Rebel/Cabin Fever/Pacific Princess Overture
Air Date: May 20, 1978
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S1:E24. The Business of Love/Crash Diet Crisis/I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Air Date: May 13, 1978
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S1:E23. Musical Cabins
Air Date: May 5, 1978

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Win Fanning

Jan 25, 2022

The guest performances were delightful and contributed greatly to the success--in my opinion--of the opener. [28 Sep 1977, p.49]

Noel Murray

Jan 25, 2022

The Love Boat practically whispers "relax" with every scene. It drifts in and out like a dream. Read full review

Jim O'Brien

Jan 25, 2022

A pilot for this series showed promise, but the premiere is disappointing. Most of the writing is trite and the Walker episode is juvenile -- for that matter, so is Walker. [23 Sep 1977, p.55]

Noel Holston

Jan 25, 2022

Overall, there's nothing wrong with "The Love Boat" that couldn't be remedied by sharper writing, better casting, more original situations, an end to the indefatigable laugh track or, barring those changes, an enormous tidal wave. [24 Sep 1977, p.24]

Cecil Smith

Jan 25, 2022

Any evaluation of the show should include all of that Schopenhauer quote: "Much ado about nothing--this comedy of reproduction." [24 Sep 1977]

Kay Gardella

Jan 25, 2022

There's a pinch of sex, a pinch of comedy, a pinch of romance, and a pinch of glamor, but darn little entertainment. [24 Sep 1977, p.37]

Tom Shales

Jul 6, 2015

When an announcer midway through the show says, "The Love Boat will continue in a moment," it's more of a threat than a promise. Obviously there's always going to be a certain amount of worthless tripe on television, but shows like Love Boat pull the median level of mediocrity down to unfathomable lows. Nothing is worth the boredom of the deep. [24 Sept 1977, p.C5]

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  Air Date: September 22, 1984
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  Air Date: October 2, 1982
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  Air Date: October 3, 1981
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  Air Date: October 25, 1980
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  Air Date: September 15, 1979
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  Air Date: September 16, 1978
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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1977
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  S1:E25. Gopher the Rebel/Cabin Fever/Pacific Princess Overture
  Air Date: May 20, 1978
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  S1:E24. The Business of Love/Crash Diet Crisis/I'll Never Fall in...
  Air Date: May 13, 1978
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  S1:E23. Musical Cabins
  Air Date: May 5, 1978
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  S1:E22. Parents Know Best/A Selfless Love/The Nubile Nurse
  Air Date: February 25, 1978
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  S1:E21. Taking Sides/A Friendly Little Game/Going by the Book
  Air Date: February 18, 1978
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  S1:E20. Computerman/Parlez-Vous/Memories of You
  Air Date: February 13, 1978
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  S1:E19. The Inspector/A Very Special Girl/Until the Last Goodbye
  Air Date: February 11, 1978
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  S1:E18. The Last of the Stubings/The Million Dollar Man/The Sisters
  Air Date: February 4, 1978
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  S1:E17. The Congressman Was Indiscreet/Isaac's History Lesson/Win...
  Air Date: January 28, 1978
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  S1:E16. Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (2)
  Air Date: January 21, 1978
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  S1:E15. Hollywood Royalty/The Caper/The Eyes of Love/Masquerade (1)
  Air Date: January 21, 1978
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  S1:E14. Isaac's Double Standard/One More Time/Chimpanzeeshines
  Air Date: January 14, 1978
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  S1:E13. Family Reunion/Too Hot to Handle/Cinderella Story
  Air Date: January 7, 1978
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  S1:E12. The Old Man and the Runaway/A Fine Romance/The Painters
  Air Date: December 24, 1977
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  S1:E11. Lonely at the Top/Divorce Me, Please/Silent Night
  Air Date: December 10, 1977
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  S1:E10. Dear Beverly/The Strike/Special Delivery
  Air Date: December 3, 1977
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  S1:E9. The Captain's Captain/Hounded/Romance Roulette
  Air Date: November 26, 1977
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  S1:E8. Lost and Found/The Understudy/Married Singles
  Air Date: November 19, 1977
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  S1:E7. Identical Problem/Julie's Old Flame/The Jinx
  Air Date: November 5, 1977
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  S1:E6. The Joker is Mild/First Time Out/Take My Granddaughter, P...
  Air Date: October 29, 1977
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  S1:E5. Help, Murder/Isaac the Groupie/Mr. Popularity
  Air Date: October 22, 1977
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  S1:E4. Message for Maureen/The Acapulco Connection/Gotcha
  Air Date: October 15, 1977
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  S1:E3. Ex Plus Y/Graham and Kelly/Goldenagers
  Air Date: October 8, 1977
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  S1:E2. A Tasteful Affair
  Air Date: October 1, 1977
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  S1:E2. Oh, Dale!
  Air Date: October 1, 1977
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  S1:E2. The Main Event
  Air Date: October 1, 1977
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  S1:E2. Oh, Dale/The Main Event/A Tasteful Affair
  Air Date: October 1, 1977
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  S1:E1. The Captain and the Lady/One if by Land/Centerfold
  Air Date: September 24, 1977