Ep 6. The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim
- October 24, 1981
- 49 min
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6.9 (76)
The Love Boat season 5 episode 6 is titled The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim. This episode is an hour-long television show that aired on November 10, 1981. The Love Boat is a classic 70s and 80s show that follows the lives of the passengers and crew aboard the cruise ship Pacific Princess.
In this episode, the Pacific Princess sets sail with a group of singles who have booked a "singles-only" cruise. One of the passengers aboard the ship is a professional wrestler named The Incredible Hunk. The Hunk is traveling with a valet and is determined to have a stress-free vacation. However, he's in for a surprise when he meets a woman who doesn't recognize him and treats him like a regular passenger.
Meanwhile, Isaac, the bartender on the Pacific Princess, finds himself in the role of a marriage counselor when a couple comes to him for advice. The couple, who have been married for 10 years, are arguing and have been on the brink of divorce for several months. Isaac tries to help them mend their relationship by suggesting they talk openly with each other.
In another part of the ship, two elderly passengers, Jewels, and Jim, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They are traveling with their children and grandchildren and want to renew their vows. The captain of the Pacific Princess, Captain Stubing, happily obliges and arranges for a ceremony on the deck of the ship.
As the episode progresses, the lives of the passengers and crew intersect in different ways. The Hunk confronts some of the other passengers who recognize him and want him to perform wrestling moves. Isaac continues to offer his advice to the couple, and Jewels and Jim enjoy their vow renewal ceremony.
Overall, The Incredible Hunk/Isaac, the Marriage Counselor/Jewels & Jim is a heartwarming episode of The Love Boat that explores the various relationships people have with each other. The episode shows that no matter how different people might be, they can still connect and grow with one another. The Love Boat continues to be a timeless classic that shows the power of human connections.