TV series
The Love Boat
1977–1987, English, on ABC. Created by Aaron Spelling & Wilford Lloyd Baumes.
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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.
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 251
- Episode length
- 48 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 207 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Love Boat
The Love Boat is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S10 E4: Who Killed Maxwell Thorn?
Aired 27 February 1987
Seasons 10
Season 1
1977 · 25 episodes · 5.3/10
Season 2
1978 · 27 episodes · 6.9/10
Season 3
1979 · 28 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 4
1980 · 28 episodes · 6.3/10
Season 5
1981 · 31 episodes
Season 6
1982 · 29 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 7
1983 · 27 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 8
1984 · 27 episodes
Season 9
1985 · 25 episodes
Season 10
1986 · 4 episodes · 6.0/10
Cast & crew
- Aaron SpellingCreator
- Wilford Lloyd BaumesCreator
- Gavin MacLeodMerril Stubing · 251 ep
- Bernie KopellAdam Bricker · 251 ep
- Ted LangeIsaac Washington · 251 ep
- Fred GrandyGopher Smith · 247 ep
- Jill WhelanVicki Stubing · 200 ep
- Lauren TewesJulie McCoy · 199 ep
- Ted McGinleyAshley Covington Evans · 57 ep
- Pat KlousLaurie Blake · 55 ep
- Marion RossMary Hammond · 12 ep
- Florence HendersonAudrey Baynes · 10 ep
- Cosmo SardoPassenger (uncredited) · 10 ep
- Juliet MillsBarbara Danver · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 1977
- Last aired
- 27 February 1987
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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News & fan talk
What The Love Boat is based on
The Love Boat is based on The Love Boat, a 1976 television film.
Television film · 1976
The Love Boat
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The Love Boat: quick answers
Is The Love Boat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 207 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Love Boat are there?
The Love Boat has 10 seasons and 251 episodes, about 48 minutes each.
Is The Love Boat finished?
Yes. The Love Boat ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Love Boat on?
The Love Boat is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Love Boat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Love Boat is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Love Boat?
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Who created The Love Boat?
The Love Boat was created by Aaron Spelling and Wilford Lloyd Baumes and stars Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange.
What is The Love Boat based on?
The Love Boat is based on The Love Boat, a 1976 television film.