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The Best Episodes of The Love Boat Season 5

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 6 - Chef's Special/Beginning Anew/Kleinschmidt
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Harvey Bullock, Henry Colman, R.S. Allen, Len Janson

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  2. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 8 - Farnsworth's Fling/Gopher Farnsworth Smith/Three in a Bed/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia/I Remember Helen (1)
    7.5/10(134 votes)

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ray Jessel, Ben Joelson, Fred S. Fox

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  3. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 9 - Farnsworth's Fling/Gopher Farnsworth Smith/Three in a Bed/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia/I Remember Helen (2)
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    S5:E9

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

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Art Baer, Ray Jessel, Ben Joelson, Fred S. Fox

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  4. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 2 - The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (2)
    7.4/10(121 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Casey Keller, Ben Joelson, Tony Webster, Donald Ross, Jill Baer, Richard Albrecht

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  5. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 7 - The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
    7.4/10(109 votes)

    S5:E7

    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.

    Director:Jack Arnold
    Writers:Paul Haggis, Seaman Jacobs, Michael Maurer

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  6. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 10 - Radioactive Isaac/Gladys and Agnes/Love, Honor and Obey
    7.4/10(109 votes)

    S5:E10

    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.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writers:Everett Greenbaum, Elliott Reid, Sidney Morse, Arnold Kane

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  7. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 15 - I Don't Play Anymore/Gopher's Roommate/Crazy for You
    7.4/10(150 votes)

    S5:E15

    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.

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 18 - His Girls Friday/The Girl Who Stood Still/A Wife for Wilfred
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    S5:E18

    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?

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox, Marlene Perry, Mel Shields, Rick Lenz

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  9. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 22 - Klondike Carnival/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You (1)
    7.4/10(117 votes)

    S5:E22

    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.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Harvey Bullock, Fred Grandy, Jan Gough

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  10. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 28 - A Dress to Remember
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    S5:E28

    One dress affects three people. Model Donna is to wear it to display her diet success. Poor flower vendor Rose's daughter Carol thinks her mom is rich. Norman dodges his ex-wife Nancy's homicidal father Tom.

    Director:Robert Scheerer
    Writers:Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein

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  11. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 11 - Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight/He's My Brother
    7.3/10(110 votes)

    S5:E11

    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.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Christopher Vane, Jerry Winnick, Tony Webster, Jill Baer

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  12. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 25 - Burl of My Dreams/Meet the Author/Rhymes, Riddles and Romance
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    S5:E25

    A publisher (Jared Martin), trying to sign up a famous author (Alan Hale Jr.), becomes involved with the author's niece (Georgia Engel); two passengers (Joanna Pettet and Paul Williams) hunt for treasure; Vicki's friend (Rad Daly) comes aboard.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Christopher Vane, Ray Jessel, Jill Baer, Cynthia Thompson, Mike Marmer

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  13. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 1 - The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)
    7.2/10(136 votes)

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Christopher Vane, Art Baer, Casey Keller, Ben Joelson, Tony Webster, Donald Ross, Jill Baer, Richard Albrecht

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  14. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 3 - Two Grapes on the Vine/Aunt Sylvia/Deductible Divorce
    7.2/10(84 votes)

    S5:E3

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

    Director:Bob Sweeney
    Writers:Casey Keller, Tony Webster, Richard Albrecht, Jesse Dizon, Don Haberman

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  15. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 19 - Live It Up/New York A.C./All's Affair in Love and War
    7.2/10(101 votes)

    S5:E19

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

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Lan O'Kun, Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Mike Marmer

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  16. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 20 - The Musical/My Aunt, the Worrier/The Show Must Go On/The Pest/My Ex-Mom (1)
    7.2/10(163 votes)

    S5:E20

    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.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Art Baer, Ray Jessel, Ben Joelson, Tony Webster

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  17. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 26 - Does Father Know Best?/Pal-I-Mony-O-Mine/An 'A' for Gopher
    7.2/10(100 votes)

    S5:E26

    A doctor is uncomfortable when his companion is too friendly with his ex-lover; Gopher pines after his H.S. teacher; father and son pick up girls.

    Director:Ted Lange
    Writers:Ray Jessel, Donald Ross, Cynthia Thompson, Julie Fleischer, Jeffrey Davis

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  18. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 16 - Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family
    7.1/10(120 votes)

    S5:E16

    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.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 23 - Klondike Carnival/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment (2)
    7.1/10(101 votes)

    S5:E23

    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.

    Director:Roger Duchowny
    Writers:Harvey Bullock, Fred Grandy, Jan Gough

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  20. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 4 - The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels and Jim
    7.0/10(118 votes)

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Howard Morris
    Writers:Ray Jessel, Tony Webster, Haskell Barkin

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  21. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 5 - Country Blues/Daddy's Little Girl/Jackpot
    7.0/10(96 votes)

    S5:E5

    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. In "Jackpot," Gopher accidentally finds an enormous amount of money and starts fantasizing about how life will be. He also becomes overly obsessive about the money, including having a wild dream in which he rules the captain (Gavin MacLeod) and crew. In "Country Blues," a famous folk singer meets a man she knew many years ago who is running for high political office. However, his sophisticated companion (Miss Lawrence) dances to another tune when she becomes jealous of the singing star. A father (Mason Adams) can't believe that his about-to-be-divorced daughter (Miss Oakes) is all grown up and hampers her romantic aspirations with a gentleman (Frank Bonner) who is trying to win her affections in "Daddy's Little Girl."

    Director:Don Weis
    Writers:Harvey Bullock, R.S. Allen, Joan Brooker, Alexandra Stoddart

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  22. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 12 - The Floating Bridge Game/Take a Letter, Vicki/The Joy of Celibacy
    7.0/10(109 votes)

    S5:E12

    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.

    Director:Richard Kinon
    Writers:Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein, Roy Battocchio, Marlene Perry, Mel Shields

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  23. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 14 - Good Neighbors/Familiar Faces/Captain's Portrait
    7.0/10(106 votes)

    S5:E14

    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.

    Director:Jerome Courtland
    Writers:Casey Keller, Tony Webster, John Whelpley, Richard Albrecht

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  24. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 17 - Return of the Captain's Lady/Love Ain't Illegal/The Irresistible Man
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    S5:E17

    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.

    Director:Howard Morris
    Writers:Harvey Bullock, R.S. Allen, Sidney Morse, Jack Mendelsohn, Carole Bruce Mendelsohn

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  25. The Love Boat Season 5 Episode 13 - Doc Takes the Fifth/Safety Last/A Business Affair
    6.9/10(113 votes)

    S5:E13

    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.

    Director:Bruce Bilson
    Writers:Christopher Vane, Tony Webster, Jill Baer, Joseph Neustein, Joel S. Hecht, Haskell Barkin

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Chef's Special/Beginning Anew/Kleinschmidt" is the best rated episode of "The Love Boat" season 5. It scored 7.5/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by Richard Kinon and written by Harvey Bullock, Henry Colman, R.S. Allen, Len Janson, it aired on 11/7/1981. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Farnsworth's Fling/Gopher Farnsworth Smith/Three in a Bed/Merrill, Melanie & Melanesia/I Remember Helen (1)".