Episode
Fantasy Island: Mermaid and the Matchmaker / The Obsolete Man
Overview
In ""Mermaid and the Matchmaker"" the mermaid, Nyah asks Mr. Roarke to end her immortality, but upon Mr. Roarke's refusal to do so she threatens to seek revenge on him and Fantasy Island. And in ""The Obsolete Man"" young man who may be replaced at his job by a computer, wants to feel like his life has a purpose once again.
Details
- Series
- Fantasy Island
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1984-03-24
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Mermaid and the Matchmaker / The Obsolete Man is Episode 18 in Season 7 of Fantasy Island. It aired on 1984-03-24. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 17: Awakening of Love / The Imposter
In ""Awakening of Love"" a world-renowned high fashion model wishes to form a lasting, loving relationship.
And in ""The Imposter"" a couple come to the Island in hopes of ""curing"" her partner of his compulsive need to create other personalities.
Episode 19: Lost and Found / Dick Turpin's Last Ride
In ""Lost and Found"" a woman's fantasy is to start a new life with a new man, since she has just found out her man is unfaithful.
And in ""Dick Turpin's Last Ride"" a CPA's fantasy is to become famous outlaw, Dick Turpin. When he gets his wish, he gets far more then he expected.
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Episode 16: Baby on Demand / The Last Dogfight
In ""Baby on Demand"" Joanna Jones, once a very successful rock-and-roll singer wishes to become a mother.
And in ""The Last Dogfight"" an elderly couple brought to the Island to re-enact his glorious past as a World War II fighter pilot.
Episode 20: Don Juan's Last Affair / Final Adieu
In ""Don Juan's Last Affair"" Two good friends who share a platonic relationship come to the Island in search of true love - with other partners.
And in ""Final Adieu"" a high-powered career woman wishes to end a long relationship she has had with a married man.
Episode 15: Dark Secret / The Outrageous Mr. Smith
In ""Dark Secret"" Amy Marshall is afraid to tell her husband that she was raped before they were married, confronts her fear.
And in ""The Outrageous Mr. Smith"" Robert Smith a professional singer whose shyness has hampered his chance of success wishes to unleash his suppressed alter-ego.
Episode 21: Bojangles and the Dancer / Deuces Are Wild
In ""Bojangles and the Dancer"" a married couple come to the Island with a mixed agenda - he is intent upon performing with his idol, Mr. Bojangles - she, however, is intent upon keeping him from fulfilling his fantasy for fear it may kill him.
And in ""Deuces Are Wild"" two sisters hope to fulfill their lifelong fantasy - to be taken seriously.
Episode 14: Lady of the House / Mrs. Brandell's Favorites
In ""Lady of the House" / "Mrs. Brandell's Favorites"" a former brothel madam is about to marry and wants to turn over her investment profits to her three favorite former employees, who each have fantasies all their own but are reticent to see her again.
Episode 22: Surrogate Mother / The Ideal Woman
In ""Surrogate Mother"" a mother wishes to find out how she will feel when she gives up the baby.
And in ""The Ideal Woman"" a man's fantasy is to be reunited with the love of his life.
Episode 13: Ladies Choice / Skin Deep
In ""Ladies Choice"" a woman fantasizes about spending the perfect weekend with the man of her dreams who truly loves her.
And in ""Skin Deep"" a shy guy wishes to date a truly beautiful woman for the first time in his life.
Episode 12: The High Cost of Loving / To Fly with Eagles
In ""The High Cost of Loving"" a workaholic account executive wishes to find a husband and be taken care of.
And in ""To Fly With Eagles"" an aging affluent lawyer and amateur sportsman wishes to win one more flying competition.
Episode 11: Games People Play / The Sweet Life
In ""Games People Play"" three young lady employees of a toy company wish to fulfill their dreams. one wishes to gain the courage to stand up to her convictions the other wants to be accepted for her brains and the third wishes to find love.
And in ""The Sweet Life"" a man arrives with the desire for his family to experience the rewards of money and position that he has never been able to give them.
Episode 10: Goin' on Home / Ambitious Lady
In "Goin' on Home" after leaving his family to find success in Nashville, a country western singer wishes to be reunited with the people he loves.
And in "Ambitious Lady" a couple have a dual fantasy - she wishes her husband would achieve the same level of success and he wants to recapture the love they once shared.