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Who guest starred the most on Love Boat?

Finally, we were curious to see which famous classic TV stars turned up on The Love Boat during the series run the most (not including movies and specials), and hands down the trophy goes to The Brady Bunch's Florence Henderson (appearing 9 times!).



The legendary actress Florence Henderson holds the record for the most guest appearances on The Love Boat, appearing as various characters in 10 different episodes across the show's 10-season run. Close behind her were other frequent voyagers like Charo, who appeared 8 times and became synonymous with the show's upbeat, campy energy, and Marion Ross, who appeared several times before eventually joining the permanent cast as the Captain's wife in the final season. The show was famous for its "revolving door" of classic Hollywood stars, featuring over 1,000 guest stars in total during its decade on air. In 2026, the show remains a cult classic for trivia buffs because it served as a platform for everyone from Tom Hanks to Janet Jackson to make early television appearances alongside established icons like Gene Kelly and Lana Turner.

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