Ep 7. Ship of Ghouls

In The Love Boat season 2 episode 7, titled "Ship of Ghouls," the crew of the Pacific Princess prepares to host a Halloween party on board the ship. As they decorate the ship in spooky decorations, they also encounter several mysterious occurrences that make them wonder if there are actual ghosts on board.

One of the ship's passengers, a famous horror novelist named Kit Chadway (played by guest star Carol Lynley), believes that the ghosts are real and tries to convince the crew to take her seriously. She is joined in her belief by a young boy named Jamie (played by guest star Billy Jacoby), who claims to have seen the ghost of a young girl on board.

The crew is initially skeptical, but they begin to experience strange and unexplained events that make them question their beliefs. Captain Stubing (played by Gavin MacLeod) sees a ghostly apparition in the hallways, while Gopher (played by Fred Grandy) hears strange noises coming from the vents.

Meanwhile, the ship's doctor (played by Bernie Kopell) tries to fend off the advances of a persistent female passenger (played by guest star Arlene Golonka), who has her eye set on him and wants to spend the entire cruise with him.

As the ship sets sail on Halloween night, the crew must confront their fears and figure out if the ghostly occurrences are real or just their imagination. The Halloween party on board becomes the backdrop for the crew's investigations, as they try to get to the bottom of the mystery.

In the end, the crew uncovers the truth behind the strange occurrences, and it turns out that the ship is not haunted after all. However, Kit and Jamie continue to believe that ghosts are real, and they leave the ship with a newfound appreciation for the supernatural.

Overall, The Love Boat season 2 episode 7 offers a fun and spooky Halloween-themed episode that is perfect for fans of the series. The episode balances the creepy ghostly elements with the show's trademark humor and romance, making it an enjoyable watch for viewers of all ages.