The Love Boat: Season 8

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 22, 1984

Starring: Ted McGinley, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy

Summary: This lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as JulieThis lighthearted anthology series came from the mind of successful producer Aaron Spelling. A new set of passengers would work through their problems with love every week aboard the Pacific Princess, which would make its way south from California to Mexico and back.

After the 7th season, Lauren Tewes was dismissed from her role as Julie McCoy because of substance abuse problems. Julie's responsibilities were shifted to new characters Judy McCoy (Julie's sister) and Ace Evans. Also brought onboard were a group of dancers for the ship's club, the Love Boat Mermaids, which included a young Teri Hatcher (Lois & Clark, Desperate Housewives).

In 1978 and from 1980 to 1984, The Love Boat ran on Saturday nights along with Fantasy Island, a similar Aaron Spelling anthology. Originally shown at 10 in its first season, it moved to the 9 p.m. time slot for the majority of its run before returning to 10 p.m. for its final season after the cancellation of Fantasy Island.

Nielsen Ranking:
#14 in the 1977-1978 Season
#17 in the 1978-1979 Season
#24 in the 1979-1980 Season
#5 in the 1980-1981 Season
#14 in the 1981-1982 Season
#9 in the 1982-1983 Season
#17 in the 1983-1984 Season
#56 in the 1985-1986 Season

The memorable theme song was ranked the #32 greatest TV theme by TV Land in 2002.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 8 Episodes

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S8:E27. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discretion/The Perfect Divorce/Letting Go (2)
Air Date: May 4, 1985
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S8:E27. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discretion/The Perfect Divorce/Letting Go (2)
Air Date: May 4, 1985
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S8:E26. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discretion/The Perfect Divorce/Letting Go (1)
Air Date: May 4, 1985

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: November 21, 1986
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1985
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1984
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  S8:E27. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discreti...
  Air Date: May 4, 1985
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  S8:E27. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discreti...
  Air Date: May 4, 1985
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  S8:E26. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discreti...
  Air Date: May 4, 1985
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  S8:E26. Caribbean Cruise: Call Me Grandma/A Gentleman of Discreti...
  Air Date: May 4, 1985
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  S8:E25. Charmed, I'm Sure/Ashes to Ashes/No Dad of Mine
  Air Date: March 30, 1985
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  S8:E25. Charmed, I'm Sure/Ashes to Ashes/No Dad of Mine
  Air Date: March 30, 1985
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  S8:E24. Judy Hits a Low Note/Love Times Two/The Problem With Papa
  Air Date: March 23, 1985
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  S8:E24. Judy Hits a Low Note/Love Times Two/The Problem With Papa
  Air Date: March 23, 1985
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  S8:E23. Vicki's Gentleman Caller/Partners to the End/The Perfect ...
  Air Date: February 23, 1985
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  S8:E23. Vicki's Gentleman Caller/Partners to the End/The Perfect ...
  Air Date: February 23, 1985
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  S8:E22. Getting Started/Daughter's Dilemma/The Captain Wears Pant...
  Air Date: February 16, 1985
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  S8:E22. Getting Started/Daughter's Dilemma/The Captain Wears Pant...
  Air Date: February 16, 1985
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  S8:E21. Ace Takes a Holiday/The Runaway/The Courier
  Air Date: February 9, 1985
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  S8:E21. Ace Takes a Holiday/The Runaway/The Courier
  Air Date: February 9, 1985
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  S8:E20. Scandinavia Cruise: Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be ...
  Air Date: February 2, 1985
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  S8:E20. Scandinavia Cruise: Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be ...
  Air Date: February 2, 1985
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  S8:E19. Scandinavia Cruise: Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be ...
  Air Date: February 2, 1985
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  S8:E19. Scandinavia Cruise: Girl of the Midnight Sun/There'll Be ...
  Air Date: February 2, 1985
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  S8:E18. Love on the Line/Don't Call Me Gopher/Her Honor the Mayor
  Air Date: January 26, 1985
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  S8:E18. Love on the Line/Don't Call Me Gopher/Her Honor the Mayor
  Air Date: January 26, 1985
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  S8:E17. Ace Takes the Test/The Counterfeit Couple/The Odd Triple
  Air Date: January 12, 1985
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  S8:E17. Ace Takes the Test/The Counterfeit Couple/The Odd Triple
  Air Date: January 12, 1985
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  S8:E16. Instinct/Unmade for Each Other/BOS
  Air Date: January 5, 1985
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  S8:E16. Instinct/Unmade for Each Other/BOS
  Air Date: January 5, 1985
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  S8:E15. Santa, Santa, Santa/Another Dog Gone Christmas/Noel's Chr...
  Air Date: December 15, 1984
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  S8:E15. Santa, Santa, Santa/Another Dog Gone Christmas/Noel's Chr...
  Air Date: December 15, 1984
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  S8:E14. Country Blues/A Matter of Taste/Frat Brothers Forever
  Air Date: December 8, 1984
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  S8:E14. Country Blues/A Matter of Taste/Frat Brothers Forever
  Air Date: December 8, 1984
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  S8:E13. Paying the Piper/Baby Sister/Help Wanted
  Air Date: December 1, 1984
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  S8:E13. Paying the Piper/Baby Sister/Help Wanted
  Air Date: December 1, 1984
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  S8:E12. My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of...
  Air Date: November 24, 1984
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  S8:E12. My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of...
  Air Date: November 24, 1984
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  S8:E11. My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of...
  Air Date: November 24, 1984
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  S8:E11. My Mother, My Chaperone/The Present/The Death and Life of...
  Air Date: November 24, 1984
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  S8:E10. By Hook or By Crook/Revenge With the Proper Stranger/Don'...
  Air Date: November 17, 1984
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  S8:E10. By Hook or By Crook/Revenge With the Proper Stranger/Don'...
  Air Date: November 17, 1984
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  S8:E9. The Last Heist/Starting Over/Watching the Master
  Air Date: November 10, 1984
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  S8:E9. The Last Heist/Starting Over/Watching the Master
  Air Date: November 10, 1984
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  S8:E8. Aerobic April/The Wager/Story of the Century
  Air Date: November 3, 1984
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  S8:E8. Aerobic April/The Wager/Story of the Century
  Air Date: November 3, 1984
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  S8:E7. And One to Grow On/Seems Like Old Times/I'll Never Forget...
  Air Date: October 27, 1984
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  S8:E7. And One to Grow On/Seems Like Old Times/I'll Never Forget...
  Air Date: October 27, 1984
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  S8:E6. Soap Gets in Your Eyes/A Match Made in Heaven/Tugs of the...
  Air Date: October 20, 1984
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  S8:E6. Soap Gets in Your Eyes/A Match Made in Heaven/Tugs of the...
  Air Date: October 20, 1984
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  S8:E5. Only The Good Die Young/ Honey Beats The Odds/Light Of An...
  Air Date: October 13, 1984
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  S8:E5. Only The Good Die Young/ Honey Beats The Odds/Light Of An...
  Air Date: October 13, 1984
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  S8:E4. Ace Meets the Champ/Why Justin Can't Read/Call me a Doctor
  Air Date: October 6, 1984
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  S8:E4. Ace Meets the Champ/Why Justin Can't Read/Call me a Doctor
  Air Date: October 6, 1984
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  S8:E3. Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Du...
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
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  S8:E3. Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Du...
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
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  S8:E2. Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Du...
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
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  S8:E2. Vicki and the Fugitive/Lady in the Window/Stolen Years/Du...
  Air Date: September 29, 1984
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  S8:E1. The Crew's Cruise Director/What a Drag/Doc's Slump
  Air Date: September 22, 1984
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  S8:E1. The Crew's Cruise Director/What a Drag/Doc's Slump
  Air Date: September 22, 1984
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 8, 1983
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 2, 1982
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 1981
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 25, 1980
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 15, 1979
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 16, 1978
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 1977