The Flying Nun
TV-G1967•25m•6.3/10
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Ratings
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6.3/10(34)
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.
Production
Screen Gems Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 7, 1967
Last Aired
April 3, 1970
Networks
ABC
Created By
Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Flying Nun (pilot)
Air date: 1967-09-07
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.
E2
The Convert
Air date: 1967-09-14
Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.
E3
Old Cars for New
Air date: 1967-09-21
Sister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.
E4
A Bell for San Tanco
Air date: 1967-09-28
Sister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.
E5
The Fatal Hibiscus
Air date: 1967-10-05
Rumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.
E6
Flight of the Dodo Bird
Air date: 1967-10-12
A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.
E7
Polly Wants a Cracked Head
Air date: 1967-10-19
Sister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.
E8
Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire
Air date: 1967-10-26
A hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.
E9
Days of Nuns and Roses
Air date: 1967-11-02
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.
E10
With Love from Irving
Air date: 1967-11-09
After helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.
E11
It's an Ill Wind
Air date: 1967-11-16
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.
E12
A Young Man with a Cornette
Air date: 1967-11-23
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!
E13
The Patron of Santa Thomasina
Air date: 1967-11-30
Sisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.
E14
If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry
Air date: 1967-12-07
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.
E15
The Dig In
Air date: 1967-12-14
When looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.
E16
Wailing in a Winter Wonderland
Air date: 1967-12-21
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.
E17
With a Friend Like Him
Air date: 1967-12-28
A clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.
E18
Tonio's Mother
Air date: 1968-01-04
A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.
E19
A Fish Story
Air date: 1968-01-11
Sister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.
E20
The Hot Spell
Air date: 1968-01-18
A hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.
E21
My Sister, the Sister
Air date: 1968-01-25
Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.
E22
Sister Lucky
Air date: 1968-02-01
A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.
E23
The Sister and the Old Salt
Air date: 1968-02-08
Sister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.
E24
Cyrano de Bertrille
Air date: 1968-02-22
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.
E25
Reconversion of Sister Shapiro
Air date: 1968-02-29
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.
E26
Where There's a Will
Air date: 1968-03-14
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.
E27
The Puce Albert
Air date: 1968-03-21
Carlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.
E28
May the Wind Be Always at Your Back
Air date: 1968-03-28
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.
E29
Love Me, Love My Dog
Air date: 1968-04-04
One of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.
E30
You Can't Get There from Here
Air date: 1968-04-11
Sister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.
Cast
Sally Field
Sister Bertrille
Marge Redmond
Sister Jacqueline
Madeleine Sherwood
Reverend Mother Superior Placido
Alejandro Rey
Carlos Ramirez
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