The Love Boat

In "Lonely at the Top," Dick Sargent guests as Father Mike, an outspoken clergyman who comes aboard with six orphaned kids for a Christmas cruise financed by an unknown benefactor. When Mike detects a touch of Scrooge in Capt. Stubing's manner, he takes some very positive action which results in smooth sailing for all. Gordon and Lynne Farr wrote the script. Audrey and Paul Baynes (Florence Henderson and Shecky Greene) are an unhappily married couple, pretending to be compatible until they discover they are lucky to have each other in "Divorce Me, Please," written by Bruce Howard. In "Silent Night," Lila and Dan Barton (Donna Mills and John Gavin) seek to redirect their lives. Dan has served three years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Aboard the Pacific Princess, Dan faces Walter Perry (Dean Santoro), the man he holds responsible. Ben Joelson and Art Baer wrote the script.