The BEST episodes written by Tom Dunsmuir
#1 - Oldies but Goodies/The Grass Is Always Greener/Three Stages of Love
The Love Boat - Season 3 - Episode 3
An older couple finds its attempts at romance complicated by the presence of her obnoxious, golddigging daughter and his overprotective manservant. Julie's roommate from cruise director training takes a cruise with her young son. Julie and Tina each envy the life the other has chosen for herself. When Tina offers some ideas for an upcoming party, Julie resents her friend for moving in on her territory. A young couple's romance begins to fall apart because the man is obsessed with analyzing the relationship and comparing even the most minor developments to the "stages" he went through with past girlfriends.
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#2 - Cindy/Play by Play/What's a Brother For?
The Love Boat - Season 3 - Episode 8
Gopher befriends a young woman who is constantly put upon by her mean-spirited stepmother and two gawky step-sisters. Gopher takes note of her singing talent and tries to help her get an audition with the famous singer who is performing on the cruise. A sports broadcaster clashes with his female partner. She grows tired of his sexist remarks and challenges him to a series of athletic contests, with the loser having to quit his or her job. A disabled man demands his brother's constant attention, complicating his potential romance.
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#3 - Father of the Bride
Three's Company - Season 5 - Episode 13
A wealthy but persistent suitor won't leave Cindy alone until she accepts his marriage proposal, so Jack poses as her brother to throw him off the trail.
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#4 - No More Mr. Nice Guy
Good Times - Season 5 - Episode 13
J.J. assumes the role of father figure when Michael starts to slack off, prohibiting his brother from attending an awards dinner.
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#5 - Super Mom/I'll See You Again/April's Return
The Love Boat - Season 2 - Episode 26
April Lopez returns as a singer but wants to become a cruise director; a couple brings its rambunctious children on a second honeymoon; Capt. Stubing's navy buddy meets up with an old flame.