The Love Boat
The Stimulation of Stephanie / The Next Step / Life Begins at 40
Season 3, Episode 14 · Aired 1979-12-01
Synopsis
A scientist researches romantic reactions; an out-of-work football player finds a new career; a woman nearing 40 hunts for a husband.
In the series
This episode is part of The Love Boat (1977–1986) on ABC.
Excursion of the week — guest stars, cupids in white, and Pacific soft-focus.
Key cast
- Gavin MacLeod as Capt. Merrill Stubing
- Bernie Kopell as Dr. Adam Bricker
- Fred Grandy as Burl 'Gopher' Smith
- Ted Lange as Isaac Washington
- Lauren Tewes as Julie McCoy
Also in season 3
- S03E01 Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (1)
- S03E02 Alaska Wedding Cruise: Carol & Doug / Peter & Alicia / Julie / Buddy & Portia (2)
- S03E03 Oldies but Goodies / The Grass Is Always Greener / Three Stages of Love
- S03E04 Doc, Be Patient / Dance With Me / Going My Way
- S03E05 The Audit Couple / The Scoop / My Boyfriend's Back
- S03E06 Gopher's Greatest Hits / The Vacation / One Rose a Day