Ep 19. Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)
- January 19, 1980
- 49 min
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6.9 (74)
The Love Boat season 3 episode 19, titled "Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)," takes place on board the Pacific Princess cruise ship and features multiple intertwining storylines involving the passengers and crew.
First, we meet two groups of passengers who are related but have never met - the Kinfolk family from the south and the Slicker family from the north. When they discover their connection, they struggle to bridge the cultural gap between them and learn to appreciate each other's differences.
Meanwhile, Gopher's sister comes aboard and is immediately smitten with a slick salesman, but Gopher has his doubts about the man's true intentions. He enlists the help of the crew to keep an eye on him and prevent his sister from getting hurt.
In another storyline, the ship's bartender falls for a moonshiner's daughter, but their romance is threatened when the moonshiner finds out and disapproves. They must navigate their feelings for each other while also dealing with the disapproval of their families.
Furthermore, a couple on the brink of divorce is forced to share a cabin due to a booking mix-up. Despite their initial hostility, they begin to rekindle their love and consider giving their marriage another chance.
Lastly, in a continuation of a previous episode's storyline, a married passenger has been having an affair with a crew member. As they continue to sneak around, they risk being caught and facing the consequences of their actions.
Throughout the episode, the characters learn valuable lessons about love, family, and communication as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationships. With a combination of humor, drama, and romance, "Kinfolk/Sis and the Slicker/Moonlight and Moonshine/Too Close for Comfort/The Affair (2)" proves to be a classic episode of The Love Boat.