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Gilligan’s Island
CBS
1964-1967
First Broadcast: September 26, 1964
Last Broadcast: April 17, 1967
The Skipper runs a boat charter service along with his first mate, Gilligan. One afternoon, they take five passengers on a tour: a wealthy socialite couple, a professor, a Kansas farm girl, and a Hollywood starlet. They get caught in a storm and the S.S. Minnow runs aground on a deserted island. The seven castaways must work together to survive while hoping for rescue.
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Where To Watch
| Channel | Date/Time | Season | Episode | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Catchy Comedy | 01/31/2026 3:00PM | 1 | 31 | Diogenes, Won’t You Please Go Home? | The castaways discover that Gilligan has been keeping a secret diary. |
Catchy Comedy | 01/31/2026 3:30PM | 1 | 32 | Physical Fatness | Gilligan puts skipper on a crash diet after they plan on joining the Navy when they are rescued. |
Catchy Comedy | 01/31/2026 4:00PM | 1 | 33 | It’s Magic | The castaways find a crate of magician’s props. They decide to put on a show. |
Catchy Comedy | 01/31/2026 4:30PM | 1 | 34 | Goodbye, Old Paint | A famous painter, who has renounced civilization, visits the island. |
Catchy Comedy | 02/07/2026 3:00PM | 1 | 35 | My Fair Gilligan | Mr. Howell puts Gilligan through basic training to be a millionaire’s socialite son. |
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Gilligan's Island Cast
| Image | Actor | Character(s) | # Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Alan Hale, Jr. | Jonas “The Skipper” Grumby | 99 |
 | Bob Denver | Gilligan | 99 |
 | Jim Backus | Thurston Howell III | 99 |
 | Natalie Schafer | Mrs. Eunice Wentworth “Lovey” Howell | 99 |
 | Tina Louise | Ginger Grant / Eva Grubb | 98 |
 | Russell Johnson | Professor Roy Hinkley, Jr. | 98 |
 | Dawn Wells | Mary Ann Summers | 98 |
Theme Song & Opening Credits
Episodes
There were 3 seasons and 99 episodes of Gilligan’s Island. Check out the Gilligan’s Island Episode Guide.
Quotes
| Eunice Wentworth “Lovey” Howell: Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop. |
| Professor Roy Hinkley: Listen, Gilligan, how far down was she? How many feet? Gilligan: Professor, in navy circles, we don’t say “feet”. We say “fathoms”. Professor Roy Hinkley: All right, how many fathoms? Gilligan: Oh I don’t know, about 15 feet. |
Trivia
| Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells were not given individual credits in the first season opening credits because Sherwood Schwarz didn’t expect them to become prominent characters. They were simply referred to as “the rest”. Bob Denver insisted they be given equal credits for the remaining seasons. |
| Though never mentioned on the show, Sherwood Schwarz had a first name ready for Gilligan if ever needed. Willie. |
| The lagoon featured on the show was the same one used for Creature From the Black Lagoon. |
Websites
Gilligan’s Island Forum ( Forum ) – Connect with fans of Gilligan’s Island in the Gilligan’s Island forum.
Gilligan’s Island Fan Club ( Fan Site) – Headquarters of the Gilligan’s Island Fan Club. Lots of information, pictures, daily trivia, chat, realaudio, mailing list, games, maps and collectibles.
Gilligan’s Island Fan Club ( Fan Site) – Headquarters of the Gilligan’s Island Fan Club. Lots of information, pictures, daily trivia, chat, realaudio, mailing list, games, maps and collectibles.
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