The Love Boat

Season 3

TV-G

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.

Where to Watch Season 3

28 Episodes

Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug/Peter & Alicia/Julie/Buddy & Portia (1)
E1
Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug/Peter & Alicia/Julie/Buddy & Portia (1)The Alaskan wedding of Doug and Carol causes problems between their families. Doug's old beau Natalie still loves him. Marv Prine pursues Julie, who hopes to reconnect with her old love Jack Chenault. Alicia Bradbury faces bankruptcy.
Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug/Peter & Alicia/Julie/Buddy & Portia (2)
E2
Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug/Peter & Alicia/Julie/Buddy & Portia (2)Natalie (Caren Kaye) tries to prevent Doug (Mark Harmon) and Carol (Lisa Hartman) from getting married; Buddy (Lorne Greene) and Portia (Audra Lindley) come to an important decision; Julie gets a surprise when she finds her lost love, Jack (Tony Roberts); Doug and Carol's wedding is endangered by both Natalie's interference and Alicia's (Eleanor Parker) bankruptcy. Conclusion of two parts.
Oldies but Goodies/The Grass Is Always Greener/Three Stages of Love
E3
Oldies but Goodies/The Grass Is Always Greener/Three Stages of LoveJulie envies her friend Tina, who gave up a career for marriage. Mike annoys his girlfriend Robin with constant talk about love's stages. A romance between seniors Nora and Phillip is disrupted by her flighty daughter and his stuffy valet.
Doc, Be Patient/Dance With Me/Going My Way
E4
Doc, Be Patient/Dance With Me/Going My WayFree spirit Suzy invites cab driver Mickey to go with her on a cruise; former dancer Marcy meddles in the affairs of her ex-partner Will, which upsets his current partner Joanna; ailing Adam is a tough patient for Doctor Emily Bradford.
The Audit Couple/The Scoop/My Boyfriend's Back
E5
The Audit Couple/The Scoop/My Boyfriend's BackUptight IRS agent Viola Penny audits Stubing, who tries to get her to loosen up. A tabloid reporter trails a female celebrity because he thinks she's meeting a secret lover. A honeymooner discovers her ex is on the ship and wants her back.
Gopher's Greatest Hits/The Vacation/One Rose a Day
E6
Gopher's Greatest Hits/The Vacation/One Rose a DayJulie recruits Gopher to replace a lounge performer, but will people take him seriously? Sisters Joan and Olivia are joined by Joan's stuffy husband Byron. Widow Janet gets a surprise from her florist Henry.
Crew Confessions/Haven't I Seen You?/Reunion
E7
Crew Confessions/Haven't I Seen You?/ReunionIsaac shocks the crew when he writes about them in a tell-all novel; a celebrity lookalike tries to convince a newfound romance that he isn't who she thinks he is; a reunited husband and wife share a deep secret.
Cindy/Play by Play/What's a Brother For?
E8
Cindy/Play by Play/What's a Brother For?A woman with a stepmother and two stepsisters gets a chance to shine, thanks to Gopher. A woman sportscaster is surprised by her sexist TV partner and challenges him to a contest. A man with his handicapped brother meets a beautiful woman.
Never Say Goodbye/A New Woman/Trial Romance
E9
Never Say Goodbye/A New Woman/Trial RomanceTwo opposing members of a hung jury meet up. Merrill's estranged daughter Vicki runs away from home to be with him. Julie plays matchmaker for Barney Briscoe and Rose Kennycott, but he thinks Julie is after him.
Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boyfriend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life (1)
E10
Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boyfriend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life (1)Lou and Nora plot to steal gems hidden in a lamp. Show biz legend Stella rebuffs critic Elliot, who wants her to critique his play. Bachelor Paul hires actors to play his family to impress a boss who only hires family men.
Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boyfriend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life (2)
E11
Critical Success/The Love Lamp Is Lit/Take My Boyfriend, Please/Rent a Family/The Man in Her Life (2)Stacy regrets avoiding Mark. Lou and Nora look for the diamonds. Helen thinks Bill is interested in her daughter Wendy. Paul regrets fooling his boss with a fake family when he falls for a cheerleader. Elliot and Stella continue to bicker.
Brotherhood of the Sea/Letter to Babycakes/Daddy's Pride
E12
Brotherhood of the Sea/Letter to Babycakes/Daddy's PrideThe guys deceive Julie in elaborate fashion to plan her birthday surprise. Rich adulterer Bart uses his assistant Wally to cover for him. Olympic hopeful Penny Barrett would rather hang with a male teenager than practice in the gym.
Not Now, I'm Dying/Eleanor's Return/Too Young to Love
E13
Not Now, I'm Dying/Eleanor's Return/Too Young to LoveDoc's friend Lucy's boyfriend Peter fakes an illness to avoid marrying her. Stubing hopes to reunite with ex-flame Eleanor, and recruits Gopher to keep teenage lovers Terry and Monica apart and appease a cruise line VIP.
The Stimulation of Stephanie/The Next Step/ Life Begins at 40
E14
The Stimulation of Stephanie/The Next Step/ Life Begins at 40A professor's assistant is in love with him but he hasn't a clue; a pro football player has to accept the fact he can't play any longer; a woman comes on board determined to marry the first man who says yes.
The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They Fall
E15
The Spider Serenade/Next Door Wife/The Harder They FallGopher dates passenger Claire Dalrymple, who tells him she's separated. Carol Hanson tries to pry her ex-husband Chet away from his girlfriend Kim by rooming next door. Ex-boxers Ed Taylor and Jack McTigue renew their decades-old rivalry.
Doc's 'Ex' Change/The Gift/Making the Grade
E16
Doc's 'Ex' Change/The Gift/Making the GradeBricker discovers he is still married to one of his ex-wives; a financially troubled couple find an envelope filled with cash; A boy is excited about the cruise until his teacher comes on board and romances his mother
April's Love/Happy Ending/We Three
E17
April's Love/Happy Ending/We ThreeApril returns to the ship with her fiancé, a former used car salesman turned manager whom she has known only a few weeks. The crew is certain that the man is scamming her. A couple comes aboard the ship to finish a script before filing for divorce. A man is shocked to run into the daughter he gave up for adoption and her adoptive mother. He agonizes over whether to tell her the truth about her parentage.
Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (1)
E18
Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (1)Singer Danny tries to impress record producer Steve. Steve falls for Danny's engaged sister Kitty. Brenda pictures the Scofield family as characters for her book. The male crew bunks with Merrill. Two marriages are at risk due to adultery.
Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)
E19
Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)Danny blames his family when Steve fails to show for his performance, leading to a rift with his father and grandfather. Kitty considers leaving her family to marry Steve. The captain lays down the law to his annoying houseguests, who end up at each other's throats. Dave finds out about Frank and Cynthia's affair, which leaves the future of both marriages in doubt.
Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y' Gotta Have Heart
E20
Rent a Romeo/Matchmaker, Matchmaker/Y' Gotta Have HeartDoc's plans for a rendezvous are spoiled when the woman's recently dumped (and extremely depressed) sister tags along on the cruise. Doc tries to get some privacy by having a playboy romance the sister. Vicki helps a young boy's efforts to reunite his divorced parents. A woman tries to keep her husband on a short leash, as he has recently undergone heart surgery and she fears he will drop dead at any moment.
The Captain's Ne'er-Do-Well Brother/The Perfect Match/The Remake
E21
The Captain's Ne'er-Do-Well Brother/The Perfect Match/The RemakeCapt. Stubing is wary of the presence of his brother, a notorious scam artist who seems to have set his sights on a wealthy passenger. A woman uses a computer to track down the perfect father for her child, whom she follows on the cruise. Julie's widowed aunt falls for a man who reminds her of her late husband.
Not So Fast, Gopher/Haven't We Met Before?/Seoul Mates
E22
Not So Fast, Gopher/Haven't We Met Before?/Seoul MatesGopher's mom Roz seems too cheerful for a new widow. Waiter Paul Stockwood lies to Leila Stanhope about his identity to impress her. Asian comic Jimmy Kim's act offends reporter Kendall Park, who is writing an article about him.
Another Time, Another Place/Doctor Who/Gopher's Engagement
E23
Another Time, Another Place/Doctor Who/Gopher's EngagementA man (Dennis Morgan) causes a crisis of faith for an old flame (Jane Wyman), who has become a nun. A woman (Phyllis Davis) pursues a shy astronomer (Arte Johnson), thinking he is a famous sex therapist (Bert Parks) traveling incognito. Celia Elliot's (Maureen McCormick) pushy mom (Audrey Meadows) nags her to find a rich husband.
Dumb Luck/Tres Amigos/Hey, Jealous Lover
E24
Dumb Luck/Tres Amigos/Hey, Jealous LoverBrilliant professor Carol Ketay plays dumb to meet men, only to have the man she likes reject her for being dumb. Vicki and a passenger befriend a stowaway. Overprotective Milt Benson thinks every man on board is after his dowdy wife Gert.
Celebration/Captain Papa/Honeymoon Pressure
E25
Celebration/Captain Papa/Honeymoon PressureA man spends beyond his means while trying to lavish his recently hospitalized wife with gifts. Capt. Stubing and Vicki face an interview with a child services worker, who will decide whether the captain can have full custody of his daughter. A newlywed couple has trouble consummating its relationship because the presence of the bride's bodyguards (her family is ""connected"") makes the groom nervous.
Vicki's First Love/Accident Prone/The High Cost of Loving
E26
Vicki's First Love/Accident Prone/The High Cost of LovingVicki (Jill Whelan) gets a crush on a visiting rock star (Rex Smith); a man (Alan Feinstein), with his leg in a cast from a traffic accident, encounters the woman (Britt Ekland) who caused the accident; a man (Steve Kanaly) paying high alimony is instructed by his attorney (Byron Morrow) to have any woman, he becomes involved with, sign a no-alimony agreement.
Invisible Maniac/September Song/Peekaboo
E27
Invisible Maniac/September Song/PeekabooA model (BernNadette Stanis) uses her former school friend Isaac (Ted Lange) to make her jock husband (Clifton Davis) jealous; a lawyer (David Hasselhoff) wants to marry a colleague (Shelley Fabares), but she is reluctant to commit because of their age difference; a woman (Peggy Cass) seeks to liven up her marriage to her husband (Gordon Jump).
The Caller/Marriage of Convenience/No Girls for Doc/Witness for the Prosecution
E28
The Caller/Marriage of Convenience/No Girls for Doc/Witness for the ProsecutionIn this special 90-minute episode that guest stars theater icon Helen Hayes (and her real-life son), the actress' character navigates romance after becoming a widow. Also, a district attorney falls for the woman he has in protective custody, and Doc swears off his own romances for a while.