Love, exciting, and new… and very much a product of its time.

This week, we’re dreaming of warmer weather and giving in to winter escapism by revisiting the classic TV series The Love Boat. From Captain Stubing and Julie the Cruise Director to endless celebrity guest stars and unforgettable theme music, we take a nostalgic cruise through one of the most iconic shows of the late 1970s and 1980s.

We talk about why The Love Boat was such a huge cultural phenomenon, how it blended comedy, romance, and drama into tidy weekly storylines, and why it definitely doesn’t hit the same way today. Along the way, we quiz each other on the theme song, reminisce about staying up late on Saturday nights, and wonder why none of our real-life cruises ever included sitting at the captain’s table.

We also dive into:

• The real-life Pacific Princess cruise ship
• Famous (and surprising) guest stars
• The Aaron Spelling connection
• The show’s legacy, revivals, and reality-TV spin-offs
• And whether The Love Boat is worth watching now—or best remembered fondly

So grab your captain’s hat and join us for a fun, slightly snarky cruise down memory lane.

Bon voyage!

Where to Watch The Love Boat

You can currently find The Love Boat streaming on:

• Pluto TV (free)
• Paramount+
• Amazon Prime Video
• YouTube TV
• The Roku Channel