Ep 25. Dreamboat/Gopher, Isaac & the Starlet/The Parents/The Importance of Being Johnny/Julie and the Producer (1)

In the season 7 finale of The Love Boat, titled "Dreamboat/Gopher, Isaac & the Starlet/The Parents/The Importance of Being Johnny/Julie and the Producer (1)," the crew of the Pacific Princess is aflutter with excitement as some very special guests come aboard. Julie's ex-boyfriend, the famous producer Peter Lawrence (played by guest star Donny Osmond), boards the ship with his latest leading lady, the stunning but high-maintenance actress Darlene Parks (played by guest star Belinda J. Montgomery). While Julie tries her best to remain professional and cordial towards her ex, Gopher has his sights set on wooing Darlene and becoming a Hollywood power couple.

Isaac, meanwhile, is tasked with entertaining Peter's elderly parents, who seem content with just relaxing in their cabin and staying out of the drama. But when Peter's father falls ill, Isaac finds himself unexpectedly playing the role of caretaker, and learns that even with the hustle and bustle of ship life, there's always time to lend a helping hand.

As Gopher continues to pursue Darlene, he finds himself facing stiff competition from Johnny, the ship's resident lounge singer and notorious ladies' man. But as Johnny's true intentions are revealed, it becomes apparent that he may not be the only one on board with ulterior motives.

Throughout the episode, the ship's crew members navigate their own personal dramas alongside the glamorous and sometimes tumultuous world of Hollywood. From Julie's unresolved feelings for Peter, to Gopher's quest for stardom, to Isaac's unexpected caregiving duties, the characters must confront the importance of loyalty, honesty, and taking responsibility for their own actions.

Filled with guest stars, romance, and a healthy dose of drama, "Dreamboat/Gopher, Isaac & the Starlet/The Parents/The Importance of Being Johnny/Julie and the Producer (1)" is a fitting finale for a beloved television classic.