The Love Boat Season 9 Episodes

Episode 1

A Day in Port

Sat, Sep 28, 1985 60 mins

The ship gets a face lift and eight dancing mermaids; the Captain is pestered by a nosy workman (John Ratzenberger); Gopher mediates a feud between the ship's stewards and the laundry; a woman (Phylicia Ayers-Allen) who left Isaac 10 years ago wants to resume the relationship. Ted Lange, Ted McGinley. Nick: Gordon Thomson. Philip: Conrad Bain. Dee Dee: Ava Cadell.

Episode 2

Your Money or Your Wife; Joint Custody; The Temptations

Sat, Oct 5, 1985 60 mins

Vicki brags that she persuaded the Temptations' manager (Michael Spound) to let the group perform; a woman and her ex-husband fight over custody of their son; a loan shark will let a debtor off the hook for a "date" with the woman he thinks is the man's wife. Penny Fuller, Robert Reed, Connie Stevens, Vic Tayback, Charlotte Rae, Franklin Cover.

Episode 3

Hidden Treasure; Picture From the Past; Ace's Salary

Sat, Oct 12, 1985 60 mins

An ex-con and his wife search for a rare stamp hidden by the man's former cellmate; the wild past of a conservative businessman's wife is revealed after Andy Warhol recognizes her; Ace gets the crew up in arms about salaries. Andy Griffith, Cloris Leachman, Milton Berle, Peter Duchin, Tom Bosley, Ted McGinley, Jill Whelan.

Episode 4

German Cruise: The Villa; The Racer's Edge; The Accident; All for One

Sat, Nov 2, 1985 60 mins

Part 1 of 2. On the Riviera: A former bike-racing coach (Harry Morgan) tries to lure a newlywed champion out of retirement; a woman wants to visit the family villa before it's sold; Doc feels badly about a young man's death; a woman (Audrey Landers) doesn't approve of her sister's infatuation with Ace. Jack Coleman, Bernie Kopell.Jack Powers: Mel Ferrer. Edie: Judy Landers. Kelly: Lisa Whelchel.

Episode 5

German Cruise: The Villa; The Racer's Edge; The Accident; All for One

Sat, Nov 2, 1985 60 mins

Conclusion. On the Riviera: A former bike-racing coach (Harry Morgan) tries to lure a newlywed champion out of retirement; a woman wants to visit the family villa before it's sold; Doc feels badly about a young man's death; a woman (Audrey Landers) doesn't approve of her sister's infatuation with Ace. Jack Coleman, Bernie Kopell. Powers: Mel Ferrer. Edie: Judy Landers. Kelly: Lisa Whelchel.

Episode 6

Forties Fantasy

Sat, Nov 16, 1985 60 mins

Gopher dreams that the ship is a troop carrier during WWII ... the Captain suspects a Brazilian movie star of spying for the Germans; a song-and-dance man (Nathan Cook) with asthma wants to trade places with Isaac the war hero. Erin Moran, Leigh McCloskey. Tara: Stephanie Mills. Stefanowicz: Michael Pniewski. Gopher: Fred Grandy.

Episode 7

Good Time Girls; The Iron Man; Soap Star

Sat, Nov 23, 1985 60 mins

Three college women are mistaken for prostitutes; a fitness expert suffers fainting spells during triathlon training; a soap-opera star's jealous friend (Betty White) "auditions" for a new part with the lecherous costar (Louis Nye). Bernie Kopell, Patricia Klous. Sylvia: Carol Channing. Rita: Toni Hudson.

Episode 8

Trouble in Paradise; No More Mr. Nice Guy; The Mermaid and the Cop

Sat, Nov 30, 1985 60 mins

Julie McCoy turns to Gopher for comfort when her marriage begins to fail; a mermaid (Teri Hatcher) panics when she meets a cop from Las Vegas---where she's wanted for stealing $100,000; Ace must fire two employees (David Wayne, Pamela Brull). Fred Grandy, Ted McGinley, Robert Hatch.

Episode 9

Roommates; Heartbreaker; Out of the Blue

Sat, Dec 7, 1985 60 mins

Slovenly Vicki and neatnik Judy make an odd couple of roommates; a woman (Diana Canova) pretends to be in love with a heart-transplant recipient; a multimillionaire promises to make everyone's wildest dream come true. Harvey Korman, Jill Whelan, Patricia Klous. Gina: Sandy Dennis.

Episode 10

Father of the Bride; The Best Man; Members of the Wedding

Sat, Jan 11, 1986 60 mins

A wedding at sea ... the bride's father warns the best man (Morgan Stevens) to stay away from his other daughter (Lydia Cornell); the groom's grandfather (Denver Pyle) is picked up from a small boat at sea; and Ace moons over the one that got away---the bride (Elaine Wilkes). Lou Richards, Ted McGinley. Gwen: Fannie Flagg.

Episode 11

Dare Devil; Picture Me as a Spy; Sleeper

Sat, Jan 18, 1986 60 mins

Ace suspects espionage after a Soviet woman (Kristina Wayborn) distracts him while her two comrades search his cabin; a senator's wife (Shelley Smith) keeps sleepwalking into Doc's arms; a woman refuses to watch her daredevil boyfriend (Peter Scolari) risk his life doing stunts. Herb Edelman, Yakov Smirnoff, Courteney Cox, Alan Thicke.

Episode 12

Hippies and Yuppies; Frat Wars; Return of the Lambdas

Sat, Jan 25, 1986 60 mins

During a fraternity convention, a group's president engineers pranks and blames them on a rival chapter; and two couples who were best friends in college can't stand each other now---the one couple have become yuppies while the other remain hippies. The Bells: James Houghton, Melanie Chartoff. The Davises: Larry Wilcox, Carlene Watkins.

Episode 13

Miss Mom; Who's the Champ; Gopher's Delusion

Sat, Feb 1, 1986 60 mins

Judy thinks a writer (Ben Murphy) of children's books is perfect for her picky cousin (Ellen Bry); a pro wrestler forbids his sister to associate with his opponent, "Lover Boy" Bob (Caitlyn Jenner); a hypnotized Gopher impersonates the Captain. Tim Rossovich, Hulk Hogan, Fred Grandy.

Episode 14

Egyptian Cruise

Sat, Feb 8, 1986 60 mins

Part 1 of 2. Cruising the Nile ... the Captain and his friend's widow (Jean Stapleton) share memories; a producer wants a starlet (Deborah Adair) to play Cleopatra; a woman eyes the gold ankh Doc was given in a bazaar; a busy man may lose his schoolteacher wife (Valerie Harper) to a former student. Chad Everett, Catherine Oxenberg.

Episode 15

Egyptian Cruise

Sat, Feb 8, 1986 60 mins

Conclusion. Cruising the Nile ... the Captain and his friend's widow (Jean Stapleton) share memories; a producer wants a starlet (Deborah Adair) to play Cleopatra; a woman eyes the gold ankh Doc was given in a bazaar; a busy man may lose his schoolteacher wife (Valerie Harper) to a former student. Chad Everett, Catherine Oxenberg.

Episode 16

Hello Emily; The Tour Guide; The Winning Number

Sat, Feb 15, 1986 60 mins

The Captain believes that a widow (Marion Ross) has set her sights on him; a rookie tour guide (Teri Copley) has her hands full with a group of elderly women; hitting the lottery changes a man (Noah Beery Jr.) into a tightfisted money-grubber. Virginia: Virginia Mayo. Brandon: Barry Van Dyke.

Episode 17

The Second Time Around; Hello, Spencer; Runaway, Go Home

Sat, Feb 22, 1986 60 mins

A widow who became friendly with the Captain on a previous cruise has more intimate plans for this trip; a performer (Michael Winslow) is duped by his agent into thinking he was to perform on the cruise; Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers try to persuade a runaway (Quinn Cummings) to call home. Gavin MacLeod, Ted Lange, Jill Whelan.

Episode 18

The Art Lover; Couples; Made for Each Other

Sat, Mar 1, 1986 60 mins

Two couples secretly covet each other's spouses; Gopher thinks he'll be fired for breaking a passenger's art treasure; honeymooners (Mary Cadorette, Dean Butler) realize their only common interest is sex. Betty: Vicki Lawrence. Neil: Fred Willard. Paula: Caren Kaye. Gopher: Fred Grandy.

Episode 19

Second Banana; The Prodigy; What Goes Around

Sat, Mar 8, 1986 60 mins

Doc helps a psychologist who lacks confidence; a brilliant man (Thom Bray) throws his life away on games of chance; a TV performer (Donald O'Connor) and his orangutan perform one last time. Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange. Mary: Gloria De Haven. Brenda: Patti Davis. Captain: Gavin MacLeod.

Episode 20

Gothic Romance; Whatever Happened to Jumpin' Jack Flash?; We'll Meet Again

Sat, Mar 15, 1986 60 mins

Searching for inspiration, a romance novelist fantasizes that Ace is courting her; a rock star (Joe Regalbuto) tries to act like a regular guy; after carrying on an affair for 10 years, both parties are free of entanglements. Ted McGinley, Gavin MacLeod. Janice: Jayne Meadows Allen. Myles: Bill Macy. Joyce: Donna Pescow.

Episode 21

The Will; Deja Vu; The Prediction

Sat, Mar 22, 1986 60 mins

The meeting between a recent widow and an old flame (Garrett Morris) may not be coincidental; a millionaire is attracted to a woman who claims to be his wife; a psychic (Eva Gabor) predicts the world's end. Patrick Wayne, Mimi Kuzyk, Fred Grandy.

Episode 22

Spain Cruise: The Matadors; Mrs. Jameson Comes Out; Marry Me, Marry Me; Love's Labor Found

Sat, May 3, 1986 60 mins

Part 1 of 2. The grandson (Lorenzo Lamas) of a famous matador (Cesar Romero) wants to write rather than become a bullfighter; a woman who spent 20 years in prison hopes to be reunited with her daughter; Judy and Vicki are unaware that they've been dating the same Casanova (Adrian Zmed); an American tourist stows away in Isaac's cabin. Olivia Brown, Sada Thompson, Mary Crosby.

Episode 23

Spain Cruise: The Matadors; Mrs. Jameson Comes Out; Marry Me, Marry Me; Love's Labor Found

Sat, May 3, 1986 60 mins

Conclusion. The grandson (Lorenzo Lamas) of a famous matador (Cesar Romero) wants to write rather than become a bullfighter; a woman who spent 20 years in prison hopes to be reunited with her daughter; Judy and Vicki are unaware that they've been dating the same Casanova (Adrian Zmed); an American tourist stows away in Isaac's cabin. Olivia Brown, Sada Thompson, Mary Crosby.

Episode 24

My Stepmother, Myself; Almost Roommates; Cornerback Sneak

Sat, May 17, 1986 60 mins

A jealous Vicki jumps ship in Mazatlan when the Captain's fiancée drops in for a visit; Spencer (Michael Winslow) assumes duties as Judy's assistant; an injury-prone football player (Geoffrey Scott) romances the new owner (Trish Van Devere). Jill Whelan, Vanessa Williams.

Episode 25

Happily Ever After; Have I Got a Job for You; Mrs. Smith Goes to Minikulu

Sat, May 24, 1986 60 mins

The Captain gets cold feet about his marriage to Emily (Marion Ross); Gopher reconsiders an offer to manage an island resort when Isaac doesn't want to go with him; Ace pulls an all-nighter filling out an application for Gopher's job. Ted Lange, Ted McGinley. Monica: Renée Taylor.

Episode 26

Venetian love Song; Down for the count; Arrividerci, Gopher; The Arrangement: Part 1

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 60 mins

The crew goes to Italy to work on a cruise ship there. Among the passengers is a family whose patriarch and matriarch originally came from Italy, and accompanying them are their two daughters and granddaughter.

Episode 27

Venetian love Song; Down for the count; Arrividerci, Gopher; The Arrangement: Part 2

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 60 mins

The crew goes to Italy to work on a cruise ship there. Among the passengers is a family whose patriarch and matriarch originally came from Italy, and accompanying them are their two daughters and granddaughter.

Episode 28

The best Friends;Too many dads;Love will find a way

Fri, Feb 14, 2020 60 mins

A woman wants to introduce her fiancé to her parents but didn't tell them that he's a paraplegic. Meanwhile, a father and his son are trying to get away from the boy's natural father, who wants to take him away.

Episode 29

Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (Part 1)

Sun, Feb 16, 2020 60 mins

Episode 30

Pledge / East Meets West / Dear Roberta / My Two Dumplings (Part 2)

Sun, Feb 16, 2020 60 mins

Episode 31

Isaac the Groupie / Mr. Popularity / Help! Murder!

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 60 mins

A celebrated singer sparks a romance, a seemingly ordinary man gains fame for his alleged shady deeds, and a birthday surprise incites unfounded fears.

Episode 32

Not Now, I'm Dying; Eleanor's Return; Too Young to Love

Sun, Jun 2, 2024 60 mins

The boyfriend of Doc's friend fakes illness to avoid marrying her; Stubing meets her ex-lover, Eleanor, again; Gopher tries to appease a VIP of the cruise line by keeping the teen lovers apart.