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The Flying Nun

The Flying Nun
★ 6.3/10•1967•25m•TV-G•Comedy•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Young Sister Bertrille uses her ability to become airborne to help others, whether they want it or not. Although her aims are always benevolent, her means are often bemoaned by Mother Superior. The other Sisters must cope with their beloved Sister's aerodynamics and antics as she flies in and out of trouble.

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 7, 1967

Episodes

E150m

The Flying Nun (Pilot)

Located atop a hill in old San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Convent San Tanco is populated by, among others, Sister Bertrille, a new novice from New York, who is to teach kindergarten, but discovers that the strong winds of San Juan coupled with the wing-like cornette of the nun's habit can make her go airborne.

Sep 7, 1967

E225m

The Convert

Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.

Sep 14, 1967

E325m

Old Cars for New

Sister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.

Sep 21, 1967

E425m

A Bell for San Tanco

Sister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.

Sep 28, 1967

E525m

The Fatal Hibiscus

Rumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.

Oct 5, 1967

E625m

Flight of the Dodo Bird

A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.

Oct 12, 1967

E725m

Polly Wants a Cracked Head

Sister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.

Oct 19, 1967

E825m

Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire

A hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.

Oct 26, 1967

E925m

Days of Nuns and Roses

To raise money for the convent, Sister Bertrille and the others try to market sea grape juice under the title ""Nector of San Tanco."" But, however, they get more than they bargain for.

Nov 2, 1967

E1025m

With Love from Irving

After helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.

Nov 9, 1967

E1125m

It's an Ill Wind

When Mother Superior goes on a business trip in Saint Thomas, Sister Bertrille uses her powers to give Plaseato something very important that she forgot. When the wind dies down, she lands on a small island where some gamblers are staying.

Nov 16, 1967

E1225m

A Young Man with a Cornette

When she and Sister Jaqueline volunteer at a hospital, Sister Bertrille befriends a boy with a knack for telling lies. The boy sees Bertrille flying, but no one else believes him!

Nov 23, 1967

E1325m

The Patron of Santa Thomasina

Sisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.

Nov 30, 1967

E1425m

If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry

After a day picnicking, the gang are ready to head back to the convent, however their station wagon isn't being cooperative. Sister Bertrille decides that she will fly to a pay telephone and call Carlos to come pick them up. But the stormy weather grounds her, as her cornette becomes sopping wet and limp.

Dec 7, 1967

E1525m

The Dig In

When looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.

Dec 14, 1967

E1625m

Wailing in a Winter Wonderland

After pulling the name of an elderly nun from the Christmas grab bag, Sister Bertrille tries to make it snow. Even though her intentions are good, all goes wrong.

Dec 21, 1967

E1725m

With a Friend Like Him

A clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.

Dec 28, 1967

E1825m

Tonio's Mother

A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.

Jan 4, 1968

E1925m

A Fish Story

Sister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.

Jan 11, 1968

E2025m

The Hot Spell

A hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.

Jan 18, 1968

E2125m

My Sister, the Sister

Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.

Jan 25, 1968

E2225m

Sister Lucky

A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.

Feb 1, 1968

E2325m

The Sister and the Old Salt

Sister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.

Feb 8, 1968

E2425m

Cyrano de Bertrille

Pedro Alvarez and Juan Cortez are business partners of a produce business, Juan the business oriented partner, Pedro the customer oriented partner. When Pedro reveals he is illiterate and can't read a letter from his girlfriend in Miami, Sister Bertrille suggests that he learn to read and write.

Feb 22, 1968

E2525m

Reconversion of Sister Shapiro

When a lonesome Jewish girl comes to stay at Convent San Tanco while her parents are away on vacation, Sister Bertrille takes on chief babysitting duties--and perhaps goes too far in the Big Sister department before little Linda Shapiro announces she wants to become a nun too.

Feb 29, 1968

E2625m

Where There's a Will

In the will of a benefactor, the convent is the sole beneficiary of the estate. Unfortunately the only asset of the estate is the contract of a boxer, the Buffalo Buzzsaw aka Mike Sever.

Mar 14, 1968

E2725m

The Puce Albert

Carlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.

Mar 21, 1968

E2825m

May the Wind Be Always at Your Back

Bridgett Faulkner and Joel Bascomb reluctantly accept their prizes donated by Carlos Ramirez as the top students at the convent, the award being a day out on the town and dinner at the Captains Table.

Mar 28, 1968

E2925m

Love Me, Love My Dog

One of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.

Apr 4, 1968

E3025m

You Can't Get There from Here

Sister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.

Apr 11, 1968

Actors

Sally Field

Sally Field

Sister Bertrille

Marge Redmond

Marge Redmond

Sister Jacqueline

Madeleine Sherwood

Madeleine Sherwood

Reverend Mother Superior Placido

Alejandro Rey

Alejandro Rey

Carlos Ramirez

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