Season 1
Episode Guide
The Captain And The Lady/One If By Land/ Centerfold
S1
E1
Havok follows Capt. Stubing's ex-wife when she boards for a cruise with her current spouse, who happens to be the captain's boss! Meanwhile, a couple splits up and Suzanne Somers helps one of them find a new outlook. Then, a former centerfold model tries to hide copies of a revealing magazine before her fiancé (a political candidate) sees them.
Oh, Dale!/ The Main Event/ A Tasteful Affair
S1
E2
A rejected suitor (John Ritter) is chasing a girl who's chasing somebody else's money, leading to all sorts of unexpected antics. Also, a couple tries to redeem their rocky relationship while stuck in the ship's elevator. Then, a private eye falls for the subject of his investigation.
Ex Plus Y/ Graham And Kelly/ Goldenagers
S1
E3
Honeymoon bliss is interrupted when one of the newlyweds encounters an ex on board! Young love is tested by teens on the cruise, and then cruise director Julie tries to make time for some romance for herself.
Message For Maureen/ Acapulco Connection/ Gotcha!
S1
E4
Fate brings together a tennis star with her worst critic, while Charo wows a stowaway from Acapulco. Meanwhile, legendary comedian Milton Berle guest stars as a practical joker.
Help! Murder!/ Isaac The Groupie/ Mr. Popularity
S1
E5
A married couple finally gets to enjoy a getaway without their kids, but when one of them plans a nice surprise, the other suspects infidelity. Meanwhile, bartender Isaac falls hard for a celebrity traveling incognito.
Joker Is Wild/ First Time Out/ Take My Granddaughter, Please
S1
E6
A washed-up comedian has no shame as he tries to make a comeback, while a doting grandmother tries to play matchmaker between Doc and her granddaughter. Also, fraternity brothers try to help one of their own find romance.
Identical Problem/ Julie's Old Flame/ The Jinx
S1
E7
When two twins pretend to be one person, one is warm and the other is cold, leaving Doc both amorous and confused. Meanwhile, the cruise director's ex shows up and an elderly couple with an apparent jinx give the crew a sinking feeling.
The Understudy/ Married Singles/ Lost & Found
S1
E8
The cruise director gets a new trainee, who's suddenly in the running for Julie's job, while a married couple prank their fellow passengers by pretending not to know each other. Also, a young couple who are attempting to overcome a tragedy try to find happiness.
Romance Roulette/ The Captain's Captain/ Dog's Life
S1
E9
When Capt. Stubing Sr. comes aboard, it turns into a nightmare for his son. Meanwhile, a man afraid of dogs gets trapped in a cabin with a four-legged friend, and a naughty game spells trouble for a group of passengers.
Dear Beverly/ The Strike/ Special Delivery
S1
E10
An advice columnist hoping for a quiet trip with her husband is swamped by inquisitive passengers. Meanwhile, a replacement chef drives Capt. Stubing to his wit's end. Finally, an estranged couple who are still in love get a second chance.
Lonely At The Top/ Silent Night/ Divorce Me, Please
S1
E11
Father Mike (Dick Sargent) spreads cheer when he brings six orphaned kids aboard for a Christmas cruise. Meanwhile, an unhappily married couple contemplates divorce, and an ex-convict runs into his backstabbing former law partner and plots revenge.
The Old Man & The Runaway/ A Fine Romance/ The Painters
S1
E12
A runaway tries to seek lodging in an old man's cabin, while cruise director Julie is thrilled when a former crush boards the ship for a vacation. Meanwhile, two painters are in for a surprise when the ship goes to sea while they're working.
Family Reunion/ Cinderella Story/ Too Hot To Handle
S1
E13
A sad woman is pursued by a man whose girlfriend is also aboard the ship. Meanwhile, everything seems to go wrong all at once for lovebirds trying to enjoy their honeymoon.
Isaac's Double Standard/ Chimpanzeeshines/ One More Time
S1
E14
A mom gets possessive when her son's lady-friend boards the ship. At the same time, a divorced couple reunites when they're both hired on the ship as professional entertainers. Meanwhile, Gopher's shot at romance is interrupted by a jewel-stealing monkey named Louise.
The Caper/ Eyes Of Love, Hollywood Royalty/ Masquerade Part 1
S1
E15
A pair of Hollywood millionaires celebrate their honeymoon while unaware that thieves have their eye on the bride's diamond. Then, a pair of blind former classmates reunite but one of them (Desi Arnaz Jr.) is now able to see. Finally, a husband tries to keep his wife from discovering his mistress is on the cruise, too.
Winner Take Love/ The Congressman Was Indiscreet/ Isaac's History Lesson
S1
E16
A defamed congressman (Dick Van Patten) befriends a clever reporter, while a snobbish intellectual disapproves of a fellow passenger's dance moves. Then, a beauty-pageant contestant (Maureen McCormick) deals with her jealous boyfriend, who is trying to sabotage her chance at winning.
The Last Of The Stubings/ The Million Dollar Man/ The Sisters
S1
E17
Captain Stubing's klutzy nephew joins the cruise while a traveling thief falls for a fellow passenger only to discover she has an unfortunate secret. Also, a woman grows jealous of her widowed sister when she forms a new romantic attachment.
The Inspector/ A Very Special Girl/ Until The Last Goodbye
S1
E18
The cruise ship crew are on their best behavior for a secret inspector, while a loving couple harbor a sad secret. Then, two gal pals find they get very different attention from the men on board.
Computerman/ Memories Of You/ Parlez Vous?
S1
E19
For the Valentine's cruise, a man (Frankie Avalon) offers the use of his computer-dating service and uses it to court cruise director Julie. Meanwhile, an amnesiac (Patty Duke) thinks she recognizes a long-lost love (Ricky Nelson). Finally, the plans of two gold-digging ladies go astray when they pretend not to speak English.
Taking Sides/ Going By The Book/ A Friendly Little Girl
S1
E20
An older couple bonds with a pair of younger lovebirds when they experience mirroring marriage troubles. Meanwhile, another couple is excited to visit their grandchildren but the wife doesn't know her husband is paying for the trip with unusual means. Finally, Doc Bricker tries to keep an eye on a friend's daughter who's being wooed by another passenger.
Parents Know Best/ A Selfless Love/ The Nubile Nurse
S1
E21
Two parents take their son on the cruise, hoping to persuade him to end his relationship with his current girlfriend. Meanwhile, an engaged couple who are in a May-December romance meet two other potential paramours who may suit them better. Also, a new nurse shows Doc she's more than her ex-showgirl days would suggest.
Musical Cabins
S1
E22
While a young man is given a week to marry in order to claim an inheritance, the Captain is entranced by a woman posing as something she's not. Then, a sexist husband angers his wife at the same time a tabloid reporter gathers information for a story about sex scandals.
Crash Diet Crush/ This Business Of Love/ I'll Never Fall In Love Again
S1
E23
When a former call girl finds love, a past client threatens to ruin her happiness. Captain Stubing attempts to get physically fit for a former flame, while two fellow widowers (Annette Funicello and Michael Callan) find solace in each other.
Pacific Princess Overtures/ Cabin Fever/ Gopher, The Rebel
S1
E24
As a young passenger (Eve Plumb) encourages Gopher to stand up to Captain Stubing, a cheating husband runs into his neighbors from back home while aboard the ship. Plus, a businessman proposes a deal between a widow and another passenger who owns a Japanese conglomerate.