Series
The Flying Nun
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 30 epS2 · 26 epS3 · 26 ep
- 1The Flying Nun (Pilot)7 Sept 1967 · 50mLocated 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.
- 2The Convert14 Sept 1967 · 25mSister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.
- 3Old Cars for New21 Sept 1967 · 25mSister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.
- 4A Bell for San Tanco28 Sept 1967 · 25mSister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.
- 5The Fatal Hibiscus5 Oct 1967 · 25mRumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.
- 6Flight of the Dodo Bird12 Oct 1967 · 25mA psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.
- 7Polly Wants a Cracked Head19 Oct 1967 · 25mSister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.
- 8Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire26 Oct 1967 · 25mA hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.
- 9Days of Nuns and Roses2 Nov 1967 · 25mTo 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.
- 10With Love from Irving9 Nov 1967 · 25mAfter helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.
- 11It's an Ill Wind16 Nov 1967 · 25mWhen 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.
- 12A Young Man with a Cornette23 Nov 1967 · 25mWhen 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!
- 13The Patron of Santa Thomasina30 Nov 1967 · 25mSisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.
- 14If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry7 Dec 1967 · 25mAfter 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.
- 15The Dig In14 Dec 1967 · 25mWhen looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.
- 16Wailing in a Winter Wonderland21 Dec 1967 · 25mAfter 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.
- 17With a Friend Like Him28 Dec 1967 · 25mA clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.
- 18Tonio's Mother4 Jan 1968 · 25mA little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.
- 19A Fish Story11 Jan 1968 · 25mSister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.
- 20The Hot Spell18 Jan 1968 · 25mA hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.
- 21My Sister, the Sister25 Jan 1968 · 25mCarlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.
- 22Sister Lucky1 Feb 1968 · 25mA gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.
- 23The Sister and the Old Salt8 Feb 1968 · 25mSister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.
- 24Cyrano de Bertrille22 Feb 1968 · 25mPedro 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.
- 25Reconversion of Sister Shapiro29 Feb 1968 · 25mWhen 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.
- 26Where There's a Will14 Mar 1968 · 25mIn 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.
- 27The Puce Albert21 Mar 1968 · 25mCarlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.
- 28May the Wind Be Always at Your Back28 Mar 1968 · 25mBridgett 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.
- 29Love Me, Love My Dog4 Apr 1968 · 25mOne of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.
- 30You Can't Get There from Here11 Apr 1968 · 25mSister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.
Details
- Created by
- Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
- First aired
- 7 Sept 1967
- Last aired
- 3 Apr 1970
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- 82
- Votes
- 36 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Sally FieldSister Bertrille
Marge RedmondSister Jacqueline
Madeleine SherwoodReverend Mother Superior Placido
Alejandro ReyCarlos Ramirez
