Mr. Roarke and Tattoo welcome their first guests for a weekend full of fantasies.
Be careful what you wish for! This is the motto as three couples venture to Fantasy Island in this second pilot.
In the "Escape" segment, Gregory Udall is an escape artist trying to get out of the shadow of his famous father by duplicating the solo ultimate escape his father performed, with Mr. Roarke providing the prison. Unfortunately for Udall, if you don't escape, well...you stay there forever. Udall manages to escape by overcoming his desire to do it single-handedly as he gets another prisoner to help him. In the "Cinderella" segment, Ann and Maxine are working class girls who manage to afford a trip to Fantasy Island with a wish to become jet-setters for two days. They both get involved with rich men - Maxine ends up getting her man even when she confesses she's poor, and Ann ends up with a doctor pretending to be a rich millionaire to raise money for his health clinic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
In "The Homecoming" a Vietnam veteran, long presumed dead wishes to be reunited with his family. Realizing that his wife has remarried and his son doesn't know him, he must move on with his life. In "The Sheikh" a middle-aged school teacher wishes to have a harem of beautiful women, but instead becomes the target of an assassination attempt.
In "The Big Dipper" a young girl tries to find a normal life with her pick-pocketing father, when a police sergeant shows up in search of her father. In "The Pirate" an eccentric Ted Cavanaugh hopes to win back the love of his ex-wife by playing out a fantasy.
In "The Beachcomber" Charles Preston fed up with the pressures of his life gives it all up to become a carefree beachcomber and winds up in more trouble than he can handle. In "The Last Whodunit" an avid mystery reader decides to solve the case of murder involving the death of her favorite writer.
In "Best Seller" Barry Hunter desires the limelight as best-selling author and the women throw themselves at him. In "The Tomb" an archeologist and his daughter confront an Egyptian curse.
In "I Want to Get Married" a woman wants her long-standing marriage shy boyfriend to finally go ahead with their wedding. In "The Jewel Thief" Jordan Montgomery wants to be a famous jewel thief.
In "War Games" a bitter Vietnam veteran challenges a former Army buddy to a deadly competition. Unbeknowst to him, he holds him responsible for his brother's death. In "Queen of the Boston Bruisers" a tough Roller Derby Queen and single mom tries to pass herself off as a real lady to impress her future inlaws and not embarrass her daughter.
In "Let the Goodtimes Roll" a former hot-rod king wishes for his past glory and get the girl he left behind. In "Nightmare" Jeanine Sanford has terrifying nightmares which she wants to overcome. In "The Tiger" also known as Jamporie, world famous adventure writer Victor Duncan wants to stalk a legendary wild beast.
In "Return" lovely Helena Marsh returns to Fantasy Island to proclaim her love for......Mr. Roarke. In "The Toughest Man Alive" an average man becomes a hero and saves the village from Captain Fisk.
In "The Appointment" Dr. John Carlson who is doctor too busy with business to see his patients, seeks funds to build a computerized health care complex and winds up having to make a life and death decision. In "Mr. Tattoo" Dee Dee and Evelyn enlist Tattoo in helping them find millionaires to marry.
In "The Flight of the Great Yellow Bird" a former professional adventurer is hired by Professor Smith-Myles to go in search of Bigfoot. In "The Island of Lost Women" a girl crazy sailor Barney Shaw wishes to find out if an island of beautiful women really exists.
In "Carnival" a young coma victim believes that the man in her dreams really exists. In "The Vaudevillians" old timers Will Fields and Charlie Parks try their hand at bringing Vaudeville back, escaping exile to a retirement home neither wants.
In "Charlie's Cherubs" three secretaries want to be like their heroines-Charlie's Angels. In "Stalag 3" four World War II veterans relive their days in a German prison camp.
In "The Lady and the Longhorn" sweet but wacky businesswoman Vera Templeton is after a millionaire to save her company from bankruptcy. And in "Vampire" famous method actor Leo Drake prepares for his role as Dracula in a very frightening and dangerous way.
In "Seance" Clare Conti still distraught over her brother's suicide learns that her brother was murdered during a seance. In "The Treasure" a happy marriage is placed in jeopardy when the quest for wealth and all the it encompasses places Joe Capos at a crossroads.
In "Cowboy" Brian Kehoe complicates a happy reunion by past lies about being a rodeo star when in fact he is only a rodeo clown. In "Substitute Wife" hypochondriac Nadine Winslow seeks a new wife for her husband when she thinks she is dying.
In "Photographs" photographer Nancy Weston is haunted by the mysterious image of an unknown girl in her photos. In "Royal Flush" Johnny Court attempts to become the best gambler ousting Victor Holly of his title.
In "The Stripper" a rich Daddy's girl decides to become a Burlesque dancer using the name Lulu LaVerne, much to her father's dismay. In "The Boxer" Billy Blake who has a short time to live decides to have one last bout.
In "Pentagram" TV reporter Jane Garwood becomes an unsuspecting target when her relationships start dying one by one. In "A Little Ball" a nun has to decide between the church and getting married. In "Casting Couch" Felix Birdsong becomes casting director and is overwhelmed when all the lovelies attempt to win the lead role in a movie. Bribs not withstanding Felix is between a rock and a hard place.
In "Spending Spree" two girlfriends are given half a million dollars to spend and realize that friendship is more important than anything is. In "The Hunted" a thrill seeking big game hunter unexpectedly becomes the prey in the hunt.
"Birthday Party" is about a 47-year-old bar and grill owner from Phoenix, AZ (Carol Gates, played by Janet Leigh), who was forced to give up her twins for adoption 30 years prior, right after they were born. Her fantasy was to be reunited with Tom Dearborn and Tracy Miller (the twins) and wish them a happy 30th birthday. "Ghostbreaker" is about a librarian (Elliott Fielding, played by Ken Berry) who wanted to have his book on ghostbreaking published. He doubted any publisher would touch it without ghost exorcising experience behind it, so his fantasy was to banish a ghost. He was taken to the Camberly School for Girls, headed by Edna Camberly (played by Annette Funicello). The school was the home of a killer known as the Gentleman Strangler, and his ghost was terrorizing the students. Through the teamwork of Elliott Fielding and Edna Camberly, the "ghost" was discovered to be Allan LeBlanc (played by Larry Storch), who was trying to swindle the school away from Edna Camberly.
In "Yesterday's Love" Peggy and Charles Atwood who are on the brink of divorce after 35 years of marriage, rekindle their love. In "Fountain of Youth" an old man on the brink of death hires a soldier of fortune to take him to the fountain of youth.
In "The Comic" unappreciated comedy writer Jerry Burton longs to become a stand-up comedian like his employer Danny Baker. In "The Golden Hour" crippled Sandy Larson who has been a pen-pal with a prison inmate, looks forward to meeting him for the first time.
In "Cornelius and Alfonse" a couple of petty crooks seeking revenge against Mr. Roarke kidnap Tattoo for ransom. Unaware of what they have gotten themselves into they soon beg Roarke to take Tattoo back. In "The Choice" two orphans are given a chance to choose their adoptive parents to their very own specifications.
In "Bowling" amateur bowler Lou Fielding fulfills his dream of bowling with the world's best bowlers! In "Command Performance" a retire circus owner gathers her old acts together for a 25 year reunion, aware that one of them wants her dead.
In "Amusement Park" a boy wants to run the park in order to have the opportunity to hire his dad whom he hasnt seen in a long time. In "Rock Stars" four kids whose parents are believed dead seek fame and fortune to remain a family and not be separated by childrens aid.
In "Hit Man" a desperate man hires a hit man to eliminate him, so his family can inherit his lucrative insurance money. When suddenly an unexpected sales offer comes to him, is it too late or will Johnny Detroit do him in. In "The Swimmer" Olympic swimmer Terry Summers is paralyzed in an accident and comes to the island seeking a cure.
In "Goose for the Gander" Marjorie Gibbs from Santa Fe, New Mexico signs up for a cooking competition in order to save her diner and ends up falling for a hash slinger named Joe Lange. In "The Stuntman" Bill Rawlins who lives in his father's shadow as Greatest stuntman, becomes bitter and alienates everyone around him, its up to his dad to join forces and bring father and son back together again.
In "Tattoo: the Love God", Tattoo's fantasy of becoming a god to many beautiful native women becomes a bit too much for him too handle. In "Magnolia Blossoms" Myra and Gladys seek romance a la "Gone With the Wind".
In 'The Baby' Tattoo becomes enamored of the little baby Patrick, whose parents were killed and Tattoo wishes to adopt him, but fears that because of his difference that he cannot give the baby the life he deserves. In 'Marathon: Battle of the Sexes" Olaf, Bunny and Gretchen enter the marathon in order to save their hometown, meanwhile the race has been sabotaged by Dr. Bunk and Bruno. The tables turn when Mr. Roarke throws in a few curves.
In 'The Chain Gang' Mike Jenner is obsessed with finding his father's killer, which could wind up causing his own death. In 'The Boss' switchboard operator Cindy Carter fantasizes about becoming the boss of a large corporation, but she uncovers deception and underdealings along the way.
In "The Red Baron" Cornelius an avid World War I buff and locksmith has the opportunity to experience first hand what it's like to be a Flying Ace and encounter the greatest enemy in the air. In "Young at Heart" Helen a 52 year old librarian wishes to be twenty-five again and find true love.
Mr. Roarke marries his longtime love Helena Marsh, knowing that their time together will be very short. Helena has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and her last wish is become Mrs. Roarke.
In "The Handy Man" Holly Ryan is a small-time bookie who has to testify against gangster Spider Sloat who is out to kill him. His santuary ends up being a Christian Orphanage. In "Tattoo's Romance" a pushy aunt who is trying to get her niece a singing career exploits Tattoo who is enamoured of the niece.
In "The Dancer" a Texas millionaire sponsors the comeback of a famous ballerina, so that he can declare his love for her. And in "Nobody's There", a well-intentioned but bumbling lady private eye gets the chance to crack her first big case.
In "Class of '69" An overweight woman wishes to become thin in order to overcome her humiliation 10 years ago. And in "The Pug" Mitch Lee wishes to see his father fight for the World Heavyweight Championship.
In "The Mermaid" a marine biologist Professor DeHaven must chose between his infatuation with a mermaid and the love for his wife. And in "The Victim" a Julie Brett fails to heed Mr. Roarke's warning and finds herself kidnapped by a man who forces women to be his prostitutes.
In "The Cheerleaders" two young women wish to become glamorous cheerleaders for their favorite football team. And in "Marooned" truck driver Melvyn Mews is infatuated with a movie star and is in for a rude awakening when his wish to spend the weekend with her is fulfilled.
In "The Inventor" absent-minded professor Professor Clebe finds himself in big trouble when his secret invention is revealed to the world. And in "On the Other Side" widow Irma Gideon wishes to travel through the doors of death to see what it is really like and contact her deceased husband.
In "Look-Alikes" A salesman wants to trade places with someone who looks like him and leads a more exciting life. In "The Winemaker" A nun submits her wine for her financially pressed church and townspeople, hoping that first prize will be enough to keep the people and abbey afloat.
In "Unholy Wedlock" Danny Collier finds himself in a true pickle when the woman he marries turns out to be the girl in his bachelor party cake and not his fiancee. And in "Elizabeth" Lisa Corday finds herself possessed by the spirit of a woman dead 300 years, a woman from Roarke's past.
In "Rogues and Riches" Mark Hendricks, an attorney must travel to 18th century England to try and convince his client to go back to the present. And in "Stark Terror" Amy Marson a traumatized girl wishes to relive the night of her mother's murder in order to see, once and for all, if she is guilty of the death.
In "Playgirl" beautiful former centerfold model Erica Clark wishes to turn the tables and treat men as sexual objects. And in "Smith's Valhalla" Jason Smith wishes to become a war hero and lead a team of soldiers on a daring commando raid.
In "Aphrodite" Professor Blair risks his sanity and his life when he goes after the woman of perfect beauty. And in "Dr. Jekyll and Miss Hyde" Dr. Griffin, a drab and unfeminine lady psychiatrist makes a shocking discovery about her own nature and instincts.
In "The Swinger" a middle-aged man wishes for the swinging youth he feels he never enjoyed. And in "Terrors of the Mind" Sharon Sanders Ward wishes to see what the future holds for her, unaware of the dangers such a vision can hold.
In "Nona" a blind man uses his gift of sight for 48 hours to search for the Nona, woman of his dreams. And in "One Million B.C. two women who wish for the days when men were expected to be macho find themselves being fought over by two tribes of cavemen.
In "Jungle Man" David Farley an actor who's life has been centered on the television character "Jungle Man" he created wishes to have one last adventure in that role before it's taken from him. In "Mary Ann and Miss Sophisticate" Mary Ann Karlen a ventriloquist wishes to rid herself of the tormenting split personality she shares with her puppet, Miss Sophisticate.
In "My Fair Pharaoh" Lucy Atwell travels in time to ancient Egypt and poses as Cleopatra, only to find her life in grave danger. And in "The Power" Fred Webster wishes to assert more control over his life, is given the tricky power of telekinesis.
In "Eagleman" Morris Binstock attempts to win back his son's respect and admiration by becoming the comic book hero the boy worships forgoing a possible Vice-Presidency with John Henry Insurance Company. And in "Children of Mentu" a young journalism student dreams of breaking the biggest news story of the decade by locating the infamous refugee from justice.
The nine-minute "Spending a Day at Fantasy Island" looks at the cast involved in creating "Fantasy Island," through interviews with the crew from the first featurette and some of the actors, including Ken Berry, Mary Ann Mobley, Adrienne Barbeau, and Joe Campanella. The familiar nature of the cast was a big part of the show's appeal, and this featurette gives some context to the guest stars' appearances.
