Ep 3. The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)
- October 10, 1981
- 48 min
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7.4 (101)
The Love Boat is a classic American television series about a cruise ship, the Pacific Princess, and the romantic and humorous adventures of the crew and passengers on board each episode. In season 5, episode 3, entitled "The Expedition/Julie's Wedding/The Mongala/Julie's Replacement/The Three R's/The Professor's Wife (1)," six separate storylines are intertwined throughout the episode.
The first storyline involves an expedition of archeologists who are searching for ancient Mayan ruins. When one of the members, Dr. Eric Jameson, becomes ill with appendicitis, the crew must rush to get him safely off the ship and to a hospital. Meanwhile, his colleague, Dr. Jennifer Dalton, becomes smitten with the ship's physician, Dr. Adam Bricker, and they start to develop a flirtatious relationship.
The second storyline revolves around Julie McCoy, the ship's cruise director, and her upcoming wedding. Julie is nervous about her big day and seeks the advice of her friends on board, including Captain Stubing and his daughter, Vicki. However, as the wedding approaches, Julie begins to have second thoughts about getting married and wonders if she is making a mistake.
The third storyline follows a group of African musicians called The Mongala who are traveling on the ship to perform at various ports of call. Their lead performer, Jonas, becomes enamored with a young passenger named Carolyn, but their cultural differences threaten to keep them apart.
The fourth storyline introduces a new cruise director, Judy McCoy, who is tasked with temporarily replacing Julie while she is away on her honeymoon. However, Judy quickly realizes that the job is more challenging than she anticipated and struggles to win over the passengers and gain the approval of the crew.
The fifth storyline centers around three former college roommates, all with names starting with the letter "R," who reunite on the ship for a vacation. However, tensions arise between them when they realize how much they've changed since their college days and struggle to find common ground.
Finally, the sixth storyline involves a married couple, the Wheats, who are on the ship to celebrate their anniversary. However, their joy is short-lived when Mrs. Wheat discovers that her husband, a university professor, has been having an affair with one of his students. The couple must confront the infidelity and decide whether or not to salvage their marriage.
Throughout the episode, the crew of the Pacific Princess must navigate these various storylines and ensure that their guests have a memorable and enjoyable cruise experience. As always, The Love Boat delivers a mix of romance, drama, and comedy that makes for a fun and entertaining viewing experience.