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Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island
★ 6.5/10•1978•45m•TV-14•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Comedy
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Welcome to fantasy island...

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 28, 1978

Episodes

Episode 1 - Escape / Cinderella GirlsE145m

Escape / Cinderella Girls

In the "Escape" segment, Mr. Udall is an escape artist trying to get out of the shadow of his famous father by performing a one-man escape that his father never did. In the "Cinderella" segment, Ann Dowd and Maxine Bender are working class girls who wish to become jet-setters.

Jan 28, 1978

Episode 2 - Bet a Million / Mr. IrresistibleE245m

Bet a Million / Mr. Irresistible

In "Bet A Million" a Mr. & Mrs. Fred Wade come to the island in the hopes of finding a wealthy financier to help them fulfill their dream of owning a hotel. In "Mr. Irresistible" Chuck Hoffman fantasies about being the most irresistible man in the world.

Feb 4, 1978

Episode 3 - The Prince / The SheriffE345m

The Prince / The Sheriff

In 'The Prince' a handsome young prince wants to live as a common man, but falls in love with a woman who despises poverty. And in 'The Sheriff' New York City Police Detective John Burke, wants to go back in time to become a sheriff in the old west.

Feb 11, 1978

Episode 4 - Family Reunion / VoodooE445m

Family Reunion / Voodoo

In 'Family Reunion' a brother and sister fantasize about reuniting their parents. And in 'Voodoo' a twenty-six year old woman suffering from amnesia undergoes voodoo.

Feb 18, 1978

Episode 5 - Lady of the Evening / The RacerE545m

Lady of the Evening / The Racer

In 'Lady of the Evening' a prostitute wants to change her life and settle down but is afraid to tell her respectable fiancé. And in 'The Racer' ex-race car driver Kincaid proves to himself and his family that the crash which destroyed his career is not the reason he quit racing.

Feb 25, 1978

Episode 6 - Treasure Hunt / Beauty ContestE645m

Treasure Hunt / Beauty Contest

In "Treasure Hunt" a couple along with their friend thirst for money and adventure leading them to some very difficult decisions. In "Beauty Contest" a sheltered 19 year old girl wishes to enter a beauty contest like her mother did in order to get acceptance from her father.

Mar 11, 1978

Episode 7 - The Funny Girl / Butch and SundanceE745m

The Funny Girl / Butch and Sundance

In "The Funny Girl" a TV comedian wishes to become a nobody again and lead a simpler life. In "Butch and Sundance" two friends wish to become Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, for thrills and adventure.

Mar 18, 1978

Episode 8 - Superstar / SalemE845m

Superstar / Salem

In "Superstar" an accountant wishes to become a baseball Superstar. In "Salem" a couple's wish to live with simple and old fashioned morality and values lands them in Salem Massachusetts leading them to wonder which time is better.

Mar 25, 1978

Episode 9 - Trouble, My Lovely / The Common ManE945m

Trouble, My Lovely / The Common Man

In "Trouble, My Lovely" a father's fantasy is to experience peace and respect from his overbearing family. In "The Common Man" a schlub named Stanley Scheckter wishes to become a private investigator but his klutzy ways cause more trouble.

Apr 1, 1978

Episode 10 - The Over-the-Hill Caper / Poof, You're a Movie StarE1045m

The Over-the-Hill Caper / Poof, You're a Movie Star

In "The Over-the-Hill Caper" an elderly man's fantasy is to reunite his old gang and pull off one last caper. In "Poof, You're a Movie Star" Shirley Russell wishes to become a movie star when the director demands more than she can offer.

Apr 15, 1978

Episode 11 - Reunion / AnniversaryE1145m

Reunion / Anniversary

In "Reunion" 4 high school friends reveal a hidden secret which places them in jeopardy. In "Anniversary" a couple wish to renew their vows and bring back the good times before the alcohol ruled their lives.

Apr 29, 1978

Episode 12 - King for a Day / Instant FamilyE1245m

King for a Day / Instant Family

In "King for a Day" a plumber dreams of being king for a day. In "Instant Family" a mother's fantasy is to prove to her daughter that child-rearing isn't what her daughter's college thesis proposed: "The Soft Life of the American Housewife and Mother."

May 6, 1978

Episode 13 - Fool for a Client / Double Your PleasureE1345m

Fool for a Client / Double Your Pleasure

In "Fool for a Client" a brilliant yet insecure lawyer wishes to experience the excitement of a big courtroom trial. In "Double Your Pleasure" the winner of a raffle ticket for a weekend on Fantasy Island is caught between two girls - twins no less.

May 15, 1978

Episode 14 - Call Me Lucky / Torch SongE1445m

Call Me Lucky / Torch Song

In "Call Me Lucky" compulsive gambler Harry Beamus wants to be the luckiest gambler alive, realizing his separation from his son may come at a high cost. In "Torch Song" a woman wishes to become a torch singer just like her grandmother.

May 20, 1978

Actors

Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban

Mr. Roarke

Christopher Hewett

Christopher Hewett

Lawrence

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