Ep 13. He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight
- December 5, 1981
- 49 min
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6.8 (86)
On this episode of The Love Boat, titled "He's My Brother/Zeke and Zelda/Teach Me Tonight," there are three separate storylines that unfold aboard the Pacific Princess.
The first story follows a woman named Elizabeth (played by Morgan Fairchild) who is in search of her long-lost brother. She believes he may be working as a crew member on the ship and enlists the help of cruise director Julie McCoy (Lauren Tewes) to track him down. As they search the ship, Elizabeth begins to question whether finding her brother is worth potentially disrupting his life.
The second story involves a couple named Zeke and Zelda (played by Dick Van Patten and Nancy Walker) who are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary onboard. As they rekindle their romance, they also reflect on the ups and downs of their marriage and the secrets they've kept from each other.
The final storyline focuses on a young woman named Sandy (played by Melissa Sue Anderson) who is on the cruise with her mother (played by Dina Merrill) and stepfather (played by Bert Convy). Sandy is eager to experience all the ship has to offer, including romance, and turns to the ship's dance instructor (played by Dean Butler) for lessons in the art of seduction.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to scenic shots of the Pacific Princess cruising through the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. The lively onboard atmosphere is augmented by a visit from a group of Cuban ballerinas and a performance by comedian Norm Crosby.
Overall, this episode of The Love Boat showcases the ship as not only a mode of transportation but also as a place for romance, reflection, and self-discovery.