The pilot set aboard the Sun Princess “Acapulco Bound” with newly appointed Captain Thomas Allenford III (Ted Hamilton), seasoned cruise director Geraldine Landers (Terri O’Mara), medical lothario, Dr Adam O’Neil (Dick Van Patten), along with Gopher (Sandy Helberg), Isaac (Theodore Wilson), and your steward and lounge entertainers (Joseph Sicari with Katherine Ish and Richard Stahl) An insurance salesman (Gabriel Kaplan) makes a desperate play for a famous model much to the chagrin of his harried boss (Harvey Korman). An unruly teen (Jimmy Baio) causes havoc. A midwestern couple (Tom Bosley, Cloris Leachman) attempt to find a rich suitor for their daughter. Sparks ignite between a frosty schoolteacher (Karen Valentine) and a driven financier (Hal Linden). A troubled couple (Florence Henderson, Don Adams) go to the extremes as they head for divorce.

The second pilot introduces Quinn Redeker as Captain Madison, Candace Azzara as Amy, the lounge entertainer, and Diane Stillwell as cruise director Sandy Summers. Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange and Fred Grandy step into the roles of Dr. Bricker, Issac and Gopher (revealed to have served with the captain during wartime in the navy). A woman (Hope Lange) is having a second thoughts about an affair with her tennis pro (Lyle Waggoner) as her husband (Robert Reed) pursues them; A daughter (Marcia Strassman) attempts to enrich the life of her recently-divorced mother (Celeste Holm) who reunites with an old friend (Craig Stevens); Two siblings (Kristy McNichol, Diana Canova) are looking for adventure ; Sandy fights off advances from her playboy accountant (Bert Convy); Amy makes a connection with a lonely conventioneer (Ken Berry)

This third TV-movie pilot introduces the crew that would go on to star in The Love Boat series. Gavin MacLeod and Lauren Tewes make their first appearances, and Bernie Kopell's character has now been changed to Dr. Adam Bricker.

A team of thieves (Ted Shackelford, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Joe Regalbuto, Shanna Reed) attempt to smuggle diamonds aboard as they’re pursued by a detective (Tom Bosley). Doc’s new nurse (John Terleskey) competes in a bachelor auction with a famous actor (Steve Bond) to win the affections of Kelly Donaldson, the cruise director. Vicki returns to help Captain Stubing through a traumatic anniversary.

Home & Family's Holiday Reunion Special Part 1. Featuring the Cast of the original Love Boat Series. Prepare to set sail again!! Staring: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan

Home & Family's Holiday Reunion Special Part 2 of 2. Featuring the Cast of the original Love Boat Series. Continue the sail!! Staring: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan