The Love Boat
Seen it?1977 | 10 seasons | 48 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 10 seasons and 251 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 48 minutes, about 201 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 10 seasons.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 10 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 406K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 6 is the high point.
Season 11977 · 25 episodes · 5.3 out of 10Monday- Season 21978 · 27 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
Season 31979 · 28 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday- Season 41980 · 28 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 51981 · 31 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 61982 · 29 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Season 71983 · 27 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 81984 · 27 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 91985 · 25 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 101986 · 4 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Aaron Spelling, Wilford Lloyd Baumes
- Gavin MacLeodMerril Stubing
- Bernie KopellAdam Bricker
- Ted LangeIsaac Washington
- Lauren TewesJulie McCoy
- Jill WhelanVicki Stubing
- Ted McGinleyAshley Covington Evans
- Marion RossEmily Stubing