5 Worst Episodes Of Gilligan's Island, According To IMDb

The sitcom Gilligan's Island may not have been one of the best of the 1970s, but it remains a beloved classic despite having only aired for three seasons before being abruptly canceled in 1967. With 98 episodes, the show has secured its place in television history, even if not all episodes are considered great. IMDb user ratings can provide insight into which episodes fans enjoyed and which ones they didn't. The following five episodes are considered the worst, as decided by viewers.

The 34th episode of Season 1, "Goodbye Old Paint," revealed that the castaways were not alone on the island. Soviet abstract painter Alexandr Gregor Dubov, played by character actor Harold J. Stone, demanded help from the castaways and claimed to have a transmitter that could rescue them all. Dubov eventually left the island, but his rusty transmitter remained useless. IMDb users rated the episode 6.7 stars, calling him "the most obnoxious guest star of the first season."

The first appearance of a gorilla on Gilligan's Island occurred in "Diamonds Are an Ape's Best Friend," the 22nd episode of Season 1. Hungarian actor Janos Prohaska played the gorilla, and the episode received a 6.7 star rating on IMDb. When Mrs. Howell's jewelry was stolen, they discovered that the gorilla had stolen it because it was attracted to her perfume. IMDb users found the episode's premise, though goofy, not entirely bad.

In the 11th episode of Season 1, "Angel on the Island," Ginger was heartbroken after missing her Broadway debut. To cheer her up, Gilligan suggested staging a production of the play "A Pyramid Built for Two" on the island. However, Mrs. Howell took Ginger's place as lead actress, which hurt Ginger's feelings. The episode received a 6.7 star rating on IMDb and was criticized for the Mrs. Howell's selfish and mean-spirited behavior.

The gorilla returns in "Forward March," the 22nd episode of Season 2. The castaways were attacked by grenades thrown by a gorilla that had stumbled upon old World War II weapons. Mr. Howell declared himself General and launched a counterattack, but Gilligan befriended the ape and taught him to chuck grenades across the lagoon. IMDb users found the episode's plot and situations unoriginal and disappointing.