Fantasy Island Season 1

Fantasy Island Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 125 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ricardo Montalban sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Fantasy Island Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Fantasy Island Season 1 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 1 of Fantasy Island includes 14 episodes. It aired from January 1978 to May 1978. This season stars Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize. Ricardo Montalban and Hervé Villechaize lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1978. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Fantasy Island Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Fantasy Island Season 1 respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Ricardo Montalban sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

🎬 Fantasy Island Season 1 — Episode Guide

Escape / Cinderella Girls

1978-01-28

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.

Bet a Million / Mr. Irresistible

1978-02-04

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.

The Prince / The Sheriff

1978-02-11

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.

Family Reunion / Voodoo

1978-02-18

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.

Lady of the Evening / The Racer

1978-02-25

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.

Treasure Hunt / Beauty Contest

1978-03-11

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.

The Funny Girl / Butch and Sundance

1978-03-18

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.

Superstar / Salem

1978-03-25

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.

Trouble, My Lovely / The Common Man

1978-04-01

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.

E10

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

1978-04-15

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.

E11

Reunion / Anniversary

1978-04-29

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.

E12

King for a Day / Instant Family

1978-05-06

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."

E13

Fool for a Client / Double Your Pleasure

1978-05-15

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.

E14

Call Me Lucky / Torch Song

1978-05-20

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.

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