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The Love Boat was a popular TV show that aired on ABC for nine years, from 1977 to 1986. After the series ended, the Pacific Princess cruise ship, which was featured in the show, continued to operate as a luxury liner. However, in 1998, the BBC reported that the ship had become involved in drug smuggling in the Mediterranean, with over 50 pounds of heroin found on board. Despite this, the show has continued to air in syndication and has had several revivals, including a two-part episode of Martin in 1997 and a spin-off series, Love Boat: The Next Wave, which aired from 1998 to 1999.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year the show ended | 1986 |
| Year the show was cancelled | 1985 |
| Number of years the show was on air | 9 |
| Number of seasons | 9 |
| Number of specials aired after the show ended | 4 |
| Year the show was ranked No. 82 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time list | 1997 |
| Year the show was revived | 1998 |
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The Love Boat was cancelled after nine years on ABC
The show is still popular today, and is currently airing 24/7 on its own channel on Pluto TV. In 1997, an episode was ranked No. 82 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time list. A revival of the series, titled Love Boat: The Next Wave, aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999 for two seasons and twenty-five episodes.
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The show fell out of the Top 30 during the 1984-85 season
The Love Boat fell out of the Top 30 during the 1984-85 season, and after falling out of the Top 50 during the 1985-86 season, the show was cancelled after nine years on ABC. However, four three-hour specials aired during the 1986-87 season.
The show was distributed in syndication by CBS Media Ventures after its original run on ABC. It can currently be seen on MeTV on Sunday afternoons and on Catchy Comedy on weekday afternoons. The Love Boat is also airing 24/7 on its own channel on Pluto TV.
In 1997, the episode with segment titles "Hidden Treasure", "Picture from the Past", and "Ace's Salary" (Season 9, Episode 3) was ranked No. 82 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time list. A revival of the series, titled Love Boat: The Next Wave, aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999 for two seasons and twenty-five episodes.
In 1998, the BBC reported that the Pacific Princess, the ship used in the show, had become a tool for drug smugglers. More than 50 pounds of heroin were found aboard in November of that year.
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The Pacific Princess was renamed the MS Princess
The Love Boat went off the air in 1986, after nine years on ABC. The show had already fallen out of the Top 30 during the 1984–85 season, and out of the Top 50 during the 1985–86 season. However, four three-hour specials aired during the 1986–87 season.
The Pacific Princess, the ship featured in the show, was eventually renamed the MS Princess. After the show ended, the ship continued to operate as a luxury liner. However, in 1998, the BBC reported that the liner had become a tool for drug smugglers in the Mediterranean. More than 50 pounds of heroin were found on board, and the ship was impounded in Greece.
The Love Boat has since been revived twice. In 1997, a two-part episode of Martin featured the main characters going on a cruise and encountering several Love Boat characters. A more direct revival, titled Love Boat: The Next Wave, aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999 for two seasons and twenty-five episodes.
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The show was revived as Love Boat: The Next Wave
The Love Boat ended in 1986 after nine years on ABC. However, the show was revived as *Love Boat: The Next Wave* and aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999 for two seasons and twenty-five episodes. Set aboard the cruise ship Sun Princess, the series starred Robert Urich as Captain Jim Kennedy, a retired United States Navy officer, Phil Morris as chief purser Will Sanders, and Heidi Mark as cruise director Nicole Jordan. Several members of the original show's cast guest-starred on a reunion-themed episode in which it was revealed that Julie and Doc had been in love all along.
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The Love Boat can be watched on Pluto TV
The Love Boat ended its original run on ABC in 1986, but you can still watch it on Pluto TV. The show is currently airing 24/7 on its own channel on Pluto TV under the "Classic TV" section. So far, only the 9 regular seasons of the series are available on the channel.
The Love Boat was a popular show that ranked among the top 20, and sometimes even the top 10, during its time on air. However, the show fell out of the Top 30 during the 1984-85 season and was eventually cancelled after the 1985-86 season. Despite this, four three-hour specials aired during the 1986-87 season, and the show has since been revived with a new cast.
The Love Boat: The Next Wave aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999 for two seasons and twenty-five episodes. The revival was set aboard the cruise ship Sun Princess and starred Robert Urich, Phil Morris, and Heidi Mark. Several members of the original show's cast guest-starred on a reunion-themed episode, revealing that Julie and Doc had been in love all along.
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Frequently asked questions
The Love Boat was cancelled in 1986 after nine years on ABC.
Yes, four three-hour specials aired during the 1986-87 season, and a revival of the series, titled Love Boat: The Next Wave, aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999.
The Love Boat is currently airing 24/7 on its own channel on Pluto TV under the "Classic TV" section.
