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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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| Channel | Date/Time | Season | Episode | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Me TV | 04/20/2025 3:00PM | 1 | 16 | Plant You Now, Dig You Later | Gilligan unearths a chest, which the castaways think contains a pirate’s treasure. |
Me TV | 04/20/2025 3:30PM | 1 | 17 | Little Island, Big Gun | A mob leader and his henchmen fleeing from the police land on the island. |
IFC | 04/21/2025 6:00AM | 3 | 23 | High Man on the Totem Pole | Gilligan and the Skipper discover a totem pole topped by a carved head that looks like Gilligan. |
IFC | 04/21/2025 6:30AM | 3 | 24 | The Second Ginger Grant | After accidentally knocking herself out, Mary Ann revives thinking she is Ginger. |
IFC | 04/21/2025 7:00AM | 3 | 25 | The Secret of Gilligan’s Island | Gilligan discovers an ancient stone tablet in a prehistoric cave. |
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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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