Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on the most off-key moments.

This Week: The Love Boat‘s “Miss Mom/Who’s the Champ/Gopher’s Delusion”

Tread Perilously‘s ’80s flashback month concludes with an episode of The Love Boat called “Miss Mom/Who’s the Champ/Gopher’s Delusion”

The Pacific Princess‘s latest Mexican coast sailing comes with a twist — a wrestling match between “Lover Boy” Bob and Thomas “The Mangler” Sharkey. The promoter even retained the services of Terry “Hulk” Hogan to do ringside commentary! But when The Mangler’s sister has a lovely interaction with Lover Boy, will it turn the kayfabe into a serious grudge? Meanwhile, Cruise Director Judy tries to find a man for her cousin, Gretchen — and potentially succeeds — even as Gopher is hypnotized into believing he is Captain Stubing.

Justin finally faces an episode of The Love Boat. Erik pitches guest actor Tim Rossovich for the other version of Superman III that never got made. Both are surprised by the show’s anthology structure. The presence of the Hulkster, and Caitlyn Jenner as one of the wrestlers, leads down certain directions — including an appreciation of “Macho Man” Randy Savage. A wild Teri Hatcher appears! The old Navy Seals joke gets dissected. The myth of Ted McGinley is also addressed. Erik identifies a couple of guest stars from their Star Trek: The Next Generation appearances. Jenner’s 1980s hairstyle gets dubbed “the Pete Rose,” and Erik realizes a startling connection between Gopher and Star Trek‘s Pavel Chekhov.

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