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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 | 05/02/2026 3:00PM | 3 | 16 | Take a Dare | A game-show contestant (Strother Martin) is left on the island. |
Catchy Comedy | 05/02/2026 3:30PM | 3 | 17 | Court-Martial | A radio bulletin declares that Skipper is at fault for the loss of his charter boat. |
Catchy Comedy | 05/02/2026 4:00PM | 3 | 18 | The Hunter | A big-game hunter plans to stalk Gilligan. He must survive 24 hours without being killed. |
Catchy Comedy | 05/02/2026 4:30PM | 3 | 19 | Lovey’s Secret Admirer | Mrs. Howell finds a series of anonymous love notes under her pillow. |
Catchy Comedy | 05/09/2026 3:00PM | 3 | 20 | Our Vines Have Tender Apes | An ape-man appears at the camp and makes off with food, supplies and Ginger. |
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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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