Fantasy Island

Name: Fantasy Island
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1978-01-28
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Ricardo Montalban, Christopher Hewett

ENDED7 Seasons152 Episodes★ 6.5

Fantasy Island is a sci-fi and fantasy series on ABC that ran from 1978 to 1984, ending after 7 seasons and 152 episodes.

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NetworkABC

First AiredJan 28, 1978

Last AiredMay 19, 1984

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

Runtime45 min

Created ByGene Levitt

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionColumbia Pictures Television, Spelling-Goldberg Productions

A magical island hosted by Mr Roarke and Tattoo where weekly guests learn valuable life lessons in their pursuit of fulfilling their dreams. Not all dreams are fulfilled as expected.

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Cast

Ricardo Montalban

Mr. Roarke

Christopher Hewett

Lawrence

Seasons & Episodes7 seasons · 152 episodes

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E1Forbidden Love / The Other Man -- Mr. Roarke

Oct 8, 198345m

In ""Forbidden Love"" a woman brings her boyfriend to the Island hoping to get him to propose to her after a three-year relationship. In ""The Other Man -- Mr. Roarke"" a woman in her forties wishes to find romance.

E2The Big Switch / The Hooker's Holiday

Oct 15, 198345m

In ""The Big Switch"" a wife wishes for her husband to experience what it is like to be a woman. And in ""The Hooker's Holiday"" a woman of the evening wishes for a normal life with love and romance.

E3Nurses Night Out

Oct 22, 198345m

Three nurses are brought to the Island as guests of a mysterious benefactor who appreciated the care he received during his stay at their hospital.

E4God Child / Curtain Call

Oct 29, 198345m

In ""God Child"" little Laurie Shannon who lost her parents in an accident wishes to ask God why he took them. And in ""Curtain Call"" a once-famous comedian whose TV show was canceled wishes to do one last shot.

E5Roarke's Sacrifice / The Butler's Affair

Nov 12, 198345m

In ""Roarke's Sacrifice"" crippled dancer Julie Mars wishes to experience one last performance. And in ""The Butler's Affair"" the beautiful widow Lesley Darnell wishes to spend the weekend with her butler, Baldwin, not as an employer, but as two ordinary people.

E6Second Time Around / Three's a Crowd

Nov 19, 198345m

In ""Second Time Around"" a woman comes to the Island to save her marriage. And in ""Three's A Crowd"" a son separated becomes angry when he sees his widowed mother enjoying the company of a man.

E7The Wedding Picture / Castaways

Nov 26, 198345m

In ""The Wedding Picture"" a woman, unhappy with her marriage, wishes to relive her wedding day to determine if she did indeed marry the wrong man. And in ""Castaways"" a man wishes to spend the weekend on a desert Island with a gorgeous model.

E8Random Choices / My Mommy, the Swinger

Dec 3, 198345m

In ""Random Choices"" a billionaire shipping tycoon with a great lust for life wishes to seek out people who desperately need help so he can use his vast wealth and influence to change their lives. And in ""My Mommy, the Swinger"" a woman who dedicated her life to raising her children wishes to become a swinger.

E9The Fantasy Island Girl / Saturday's Child

Dec 10, 198345m

In ""The Fantasy Island Girl"" a beauty contest promoter with a disreputable reputation wants to clear up his tarnished image. And in ""Saturday's Child"" a glamorous film actress wishes to meet the two children whom she gave up for adoption.

E10Goin' on Home / Ambitious Lady

Jan 7, 198445m

In "Goin' on Home" after leaving his family to find success in Nashville, a country western singer wishes to be reunited with the people he loves. And in "Ambitious Lady" a couple have a dual fantasy - she wishes her husband would achieve the same level of success and he wants to recapture the love they once shared.

E11Games People Play / The Sweet Life

Jan 14, 198445m

In ""Games People Play"" three young lady employees of a toy company wish to fulfill their dreams. one wishes to gain the courage to stand up to her convictions the other wants to be accepted for her brains and the third wishes to find love. And in ""The Sweet Life"" a man arrives with the desire for his family to experience the rewards of money and position that he has never been able to give them.

E12The High Cost of Loving / To Fly with Eagles

Jan 21, 198445m

In ""The High Cost of Loving"" a workaholic account executive wishes to find a husband and be taken care of. And in ""To Fly With Eagles"" an aging affluent lawyer and amateur sportsman wishes to win one more flying competition.

E13Ladies Choice / Skin Deep

Jan 28, 198445m

In ""Ladies Choice"" a woman fantasizes about spending the perfect weekend with the man of her dreams who truly loves her. And in ""Skin Deep"" a shy guy wishes to date a truly beautiful woman for the first time in his life.

E14Lady of the House / Mrs. Brandell's Favorites

Feb 25, 198445m

In ""Lady of the House" / "Mrs. Brandell's Favorites"" a former brothel madam is about to marry and wants to turn over her investment profits to her three favorite former employees, who each have fantasies all their own but are reticent to see her again.

E15Dark Secret / The Outrageous Mr. Smith

Mar 3, 198445m

In ""Dark Secret"" Amy Marshall is afraid to tell her husband that she was raped before they were married, confronts her fear. And in ""The Outrageous Mr. Smith"" Robert Smith a professional singer whose shyness has hampered his chance of success wishes to unleash his suppressed alter-ego.

E16Baby on Demand / The Last Dogfight

Mar 10, 198445m

In ""Baby on Demand"" Joanna Jones, once a very successful rock-and-roll singer wishes to become a mother. And in ""The Last Dogfight"" an elderly couple brought to the Island to re-enact his glorious past as a World War II fighter pilot.

E17Awakening of Love / The Imposter

Mar 17, 198445m

In ""Awakening of Love"" a world-renowned high fashion model wishes to form a lasting, loving relationship. And in ""The Imposter"" a couple come to the Island in hopes of ""curing"" her partner of his compulsive need to create other personalities.

E18Mermaid and the Matchmaker / The Obsolete Man

Mar 24, 198445m

In ""Mermaid and the Matchmaker"" the mermaid, Nyah asks Mr. Roarke to end her immortality, but upon Mr. Roarke's refusal to do so she threatens to seek revenge on him and Fantasy Island. And in ""The Obsolete Man"" young man who may be replaced at his job by a computer, wants to feel like his life has a purpose once again.

E19Lost and Found / Dick Turpin's Last Ride

Apr 7, 198445m

In ""Lost and Found"" a woman's fantasy is to start a new life with a new man, since she has just found out her man is unfaithful. And in ""Dick Turpin's Last Ride"" a CPA's fantasy is to become famous outlaw, Dick Turpin. When he gets his wish, he gets far more then he expected.

E20Don Juan's Last Affair / Final Adieu

Apr 14, 198445m

In ""Don Juan's Last Affair"" Two good friends who share a platonic relationship come to the Island in search of true love - with other partners. And in ""Final Adieu"" a high-powered career woman wishes to end a long relationship she has had with a married man.

E21Bojangles and the Dancer / Deuces Are Wild

May 12, 198445m

In ""Bojangles and the Dancer"" a married couple come to the Island with a mixed agenda - he is intent upon performing with his idol, Mr. Bojangles - she, however, is intent upon keeping him from fulfilling his fantasy for fear it may kill him. And in ""Deuces Are Wild"" two sisters hope to fulfill their lifelong fantasy - to be taken seriously.

E22Surrogate Mother / The Ideal Woman

May 19, 198445m

In ""Surrogate Mother"" a mother wishes to find out how she will feel when she gives up the baby. And in ""The Ideal Woman"" a man's fantasy is to be reunited with the love of his life.

About Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, comedy series on ABC. The show first aired on Jan 28, 1978 and currently has 7 seasons and 152 episodes. Fantasy Island has ended. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 132 votes. The cast includes Ricardo Montalban, Christopher Hewett. Created by Gene Levitt.