The Love Boat
Season 4
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 4
28 Episodes
- Friends and Lovers/Sergeant Bull/Miss Mother
E1Episode 1Friends and Lovers/Sergeant Bull/Miss MotherArmy buddies reunite with their sergeant Harry and introduce him to stewardess Rose. Gopher poses as Julie's lover to fend off his former frat brother Rick. Gwen fears Dennis won't react well to her pregnancy news. - The Promoter/The Judges/The Family Plan/Forever Engaged/May the Best Man Win (1)
E2Episode 2The Promoter/The Judges/The Family Plan/Forever Engaged/May the Best Man Win (1)Brian bails on fiancée Emily. An engaged couple's parents try to stop the marriage. Contest promoter Larry takes a bribe and wife Sheila files for divorce. Gopher resents judging a contest. Tom and Mary want to wed, but there's a problem. - The Promoter/The Judges/The Family Plan/Forever Engaged/May the Best Man Win (2)
E3Episode 3The Promoter/The Judges/The Family Plan/Forever Engaged/May the Best Man Win (2)Vicki (Jill Whelan) develops a strong attachment to Mrs. Evans (Debbie Reynolds) and sees her as a surrogate mother; Mr. McMann (Ted Knight) is due to be married but can't say the words, "I do"; Emily's (Charlene Tilton) estranged fiancé (Lloyd Alan) comes back; Doc (Bernie Kopell) sends Gopher (Fred Grandy) on a wild goose chase to get him away from the judges (Dawn Wells and Ann Jillian) and he ends up in jail. - Target Gopher/The Major's Wife/Strange Honeymoon/The Oilman Cometh
E4Episode 4Target Gopher/The Major's Wife/Strange Honeymoon/The Oilman ComethJulie teaches a Japanese wife some western lessons about keeping her man. A wealthy Arab thinks that a young man's girlfriend is one of his presents. Gopher loses his job when a cheerleader, an object of another man's affection, only has eyes for Gopher. A man who jilted his bride-to-be shares the honeymoon with his best man. - The Mallory Quest/The Offer/Julie, the Vamp (1)
E5Episode 5The Mallory Quest/The Offer/Julie, the Vamp (1)Maud claims Julie is trying to steal her fiance Roger. Passengers receiving free passage must find Mallory's nephew. Janet Mallory tires of her husband's poor treatment and takes up with Adam. Peter is being pursued by mysterious Sharon. - The Mallory Quest/The Offer/Julie, the Vamp (2)
E6Episode 6The Mallory Quest/The Offer/Julie, the Vamp (2)Gopher (Fred Grandy) and the group of passengers continue to look for Mallory's (Pernell Roberts) nephew, while being shadowed by a mysterious stranger (Sorrell Booke); Capt. Stubing (Gavin MacLeod) ponders a job offer from a friend (Dick Van Patten). - Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/The Horse Lover/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse
E7Episode 7Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/The Horse Lover/Gopher and Isaac Buy a HorseIn preparation for a steeplechase race in Mexico, one of the racers spends more time with his horse than with his wife, who finds comfort in the man's business partner. A Hollywood actress disguises herself as her secretary to obtain privacy but ends up falling for a reporter sent to interview her. A wealthy racer falls for Julie and proposes to her. Gopher and Isaac stable a horse on board. The Village People also have a horse in the race. - Tell Her She's Great/Matchmaker, Matchmaker Times Two/The Baby Alarm
E8Episode 8Tell Her She's Great/Matchmaker, Matchmaker Times Two/The Baby AlarmIsaac forces his friends to lie to his aunt about the quality of her performance in a local play, but his plan soon backfires. Two young people grow tired of their parents' constant attempts to push them together. A single mother hopes to find romance aboard the ship. She uses her son as a judge of character--she doesn't trust anyone who causes the baby to cry. - She Stole His Heart/Return of the Captain's Brother/Swag and Mag
E9Episode 9She Stole His Heart/Return of the Captain's Brother/Swag and MagPsychiatrist Elliott keeps his distance when kleptomaniac Mary falls for him. Vicki is disappointed by TV action star Steve Swaggart. Merrill's brother Marshall introduces his fiancee Natalie but old flame Annette wants him back. - Captain's Triangle/Boomerang/Out of This World
E10Episode 10Captain's Triangle/Boomerang/Out of This WorldThe captain's ex-girlfriend comes aboard the ship and constantly makes passes at him because she feels neglected by her husband. A model pretends to be married to keep away annoying suitors. A man is convinced that a fellow passenger is an alien who turns into a plant every night. - The Captain's Bird/That's My Dad/Captive Audience
E11Episode 11The Captain's Bird/That's My Dad/Captive AudienceCapt. Stubing decides to get Vicki a parrot for Christmas. Unfortunately, it hasn't been trained to talk, and Gopher and Isaac's efforts to train it prove disastrous. A stowaway convinces the crew that a playboy passenger is his father. A father and son, who haven't spoken for ten years since the younger man left their singing act to go solo, resist their wives' efforts to reunite them. - The Frugal Pair/Doc's Dismissal/The Girl Next Door
E12Episode 12The Frugal Pair/Doc's Dismissal/The Girl Next DoorCarl and Violet's anniversary goes sour after her financial news. Sally tries to get her husband Hank's attention by claiming that Doc hit on her. Charlie doubts that his girlfriend Heather's travel partner Rudy is really her brother. - Isaac's Teacher/Seal of Approval/The Successor
E13Episode 13Isaac's Teacher/Seal of Approval/The SuccessorThinking she will die young, Harriet Rogers seeks a new mate for husband Harold. Isaac fears running into his high school teacher Mrs. Williams. A seal is jealous when her trainer Oscar Tilton and passenger Karen Hughes get acquainted. - From Here to Maternity/Jealousy/The Trigamist
E14Episode 14From Here to Maternity/Jealousy/The TrigamistJudge Atkinson trails polygamist Harrison Harper, who has multiple wives. Vicki resents Merrill's attention to passenger Linda Bradley. Expectant husband Art Talmadge worries about wife Betty, even though their baby isn't due for months. - April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage
E15Episode 15April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last VoyageA young woman falls in love without knowing that her health is in danger. April becomes a nanny to TV sportscaster Ty Younger's kids. A loan shark sends one of his men to collect a debt, but complications arise. - Gopher's Bride/Workaholic/On Second Thought
E16Episode 16Gopher's Bride/Workaholic/On Second ThoughtGopher worries about meeting his pen pal Nicole, at first. Ned, married to workaholic Margo meets widow Kay, who's willing to take his wife's place. Helen evicts her handsome cabin mate Jack, who is desperate to find a room. - Lose One, Win One/For the Record/Mind My Wife
E17Episode 17Lose One, Win One/For the Record/Mind My WifeDoc Bricker (Bernie Kopell) is excited to see his old medical school chum (James MacKrell), but when the old friend has to skip the trip, he asks Doc to look after his wife (Jill St. John) and the wife is very interested in getting to know Doc better; a very ordinary-looking guy (Ron Palillo) is actually the world's greatest lover; and a woman (Dorian Lopinto) either has a twin or a secret past. - Isaac and the Mermaids/Humpty, Dumpty/Aquaphobic
E18Episode 18Isaac and the Mermaids/Humpty, Dumpty/AquaphobicIsaac courts a talent scout with his singing skills. A former All-American football player has a romance with Julie. Glenn Dobson's wife forces him to take the cruise in order to help him conquer his fear of water. - Return of the Ninny/Touchdown Twins/Split Personality
E19Episode 19Return of the Ninny/Touchdown Twins/Split PersonalityApril and her charges accidentally find themselves on board while her employer and his new fiancée set sail. Gopher's college friend tries to please both his boss and the boss' daughter. A man falls for the mother of his old college friend. - Quiet, My Wife's Listening/Eye of the Beholder/The Nudist from Sunshine Gardens
E20Episode 20Quiet, My Wife's Listening/Eye of the Beholder/The Nudist from Sunshine GardensA man (Dick Martin), in the middle of a divorce and traveling with his mistress, is convinced his wife is spying on him; a blind woman (Leslie Uggams) fends off a would-be suitor; a nudist sunbather (Barbi Benton) causes problems for the crew, especially Gopher (Fred Grandy). - Black Sheep/Hometown Doc/Clothes Make the Girl
E21Episode 21Black Sheep/Hometown Doc/Clothes Make the GirlGovernment agent Gray trails Isaac's shady Uncle, who may be involved in crime. Crewmember John likes passenger Suzy, steals another passenger's clothes, and pretends to be rich. Adam's ex-neighbor Mike causes Adam to doubt his future. - I Love You Too, Smith/Mamma and Me/Sally's Paradise
E22Episode 22I Love You Too, Smith/Mamma and Me/Sally's ParadiseThe ship’s boutique manager finds plenty of shipboard company when all three of her fiancées join her. Gopher and a hard-nosed customs agent inadvertently discover they have something in common besides insults. A domineering mother tries to break up a romance between her son and a gorgeous girl. - Two for Julie/Aunt Hilly/The Duel
E23Episode 23Two for Julie/Aunt Hilly/The DuelA woman (Linda Cristal), tired of her fiancé (Alejandro Rey)'s wandering eye, makes time with Dr. Bricker (Bernie Kopell); two men (Dack Rambo and Ken Kercheval), who constantly compete against each other, vie for Julie (Lauren Tewes)'s attention; Capt. Stubing's (Gavin MacLeod) Aunt Hilly (Olivia de Havilland) comes aboard for a visit and decides the ship isn't the proper place for a young lady like Vicki (Jill Whelan). - Vicki and the Gambler/Love with a Skinny Stranger/That Old Gang of Mine
E24Episode 24Vicki and the Gambler/Love with a Skinny Stranger/That Old Gang of MineCaptain Stubing's (Gavin MacLeod) friend, (Gene Barry), is a gambler, who becomes a bad influence, on Vicki (Jill Whelan); a man (Charles Siebert), who lost a lot of weight, and his fiancée (Vicki Lawrence), come aboard; old-time members, of a gang (Jesse White, Kaye Ballard and Jack Gilford), reunite, to rob the ship's vault. - This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 1
E25Episode 25This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 1On a special cruise to Acapulco for a fashion festival, designers Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Bob Mackie and Gloria Vanderbilt play themselves. First of two parts. Paris: Robert Vaughn. Priscilla: Anne Baxter. - This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 2
E26Episode 26This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 2Conclusion. Julie has to substitute for her modeling friend at the fashion show. Lauren Tewes. Priscilla: Anne Baxter. Bob: McLean Stevenson. Paris: Robert Vaughn. Melissa: Cristina Ferrare. - Maid for Each Other/Lost and Found/Then There Were Two
E27Episode 27Maid for Each Other/Lost and Found/Then There Were TwoGopher's (Fred Grandy) aunt (Jane Powell), who Gopher doesn't know is a maid, comes aboard with her employer (Mary Wickes) and falls in love with a fellow passenger (Howard Keel); a playboy (Joe Namath) uses an old girlfriend (Karen Grassle) in a scheme on his best friend (Fred Willard); a baby boy is reluctantly abandoned by his father (Gary Burghoff), who is a ship's mechanic, and finds a sympathetic listener in a passenger (Belinda Montgomery), who is an old high school friend. - Tony and Julie / Separate Beds / America's Sweetheart
E28Episode 28Tony and Julie / Separate Beds / America's SweetheartJulie (Lauren Tewes) has a run-in with a zoologist (Anthony Andrews), who turns out to be a passenger, and they butt heads. A young actress (Alison Arngrim) comes aboard and makes a fool out of Vicki (Jill Whelan). An estranged husband (William Christopher) and wife (Toni Tennille), one of whom is a neat-freak (Christopher) and the other a slob (Tennille), find themselves not only on the ship but in the same cabin
