A rivalry between Suzanne and Mary Jo takes place on a cruise ship they have been assigned to design, and after meeting the oddballs who take such cruises, it becomes obvious who the loyal ones are. There's Mel, the overly tanned, toupee wearing aging lothario trying to be Burt Reynolds without the style; Howard, the eternal nerd with constant nosebleeds and major insecurities, and Trevor, the eternal playboy always looking for his next fling.
But they are overshadowed by the presence of Charles Pierce as the maitre de and drag entertainer, doing Joan Collins, Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn imitations all in Suzanne's wig. His wisecracks are complete winners as he insults the various passengers and has an amusing little rivalry with Suzanne, defended by Mary Jo who gets to do a Julia like rant. Suzanne gets to show a bit more vulnerability than normal and loyalty to a female friend, something that didn't happen very much. This is one of the best episodes of the entire series that has many funny moments and stands the test of time.
But they are overshadowed by the presence of Charles Pierce as the maitre de and drag entertainer, doing Joan Collins, Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn imitations all in Suzanne's wig. His wisecracks are complete winners as he insults the various passengers and has an amusing little rivalry with Suzanne, defended by Mary Jo who gets to do a Julia like rant. Suzanne gets to show a bit more vulnerability than normal and loyalty to a female friend, something that didn't happen very much. This is one of the best episodes of the entire series that has many funny moments and stands the test of time.