The Flying Nun
The Flying Nun

The Flying Nun (1967)

6.3 (34 votes)
3 Seasons
September 7, 1967
English
Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Harry Ackerman

Network

ABC

Episodes

The Flying Nun (pilot)
E1

The Flying Nun (pilot)

Sep 7, 1967
50 min

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.

The Convert
E2

The Convert

Sep 14, 1967
25 min

Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.

Old Cars for New
E3

Old Cars for New

Sep 21, 1967
25 min

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

A Bell for San Tanco
E4

A Bell for San Tanco

Sep 28, 1967
25 min

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

The Fatal Hibiscus
E5

The Fatal Hibiscus

Oct 5, 1967
25 min

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

Flight of the Dodo Bird
E6

Flight of the Dodo Bird

Oct 12, 1967
25 min

A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.

Polly Wants a Cracked Head
E7

Polly Wants a Cracked Head

Oct 19, 1967
25 min

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

Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire
E8

Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire

Oct 26, 1967
25 min

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

Days of Nuns and Roses
E9

Days of Nuns and Roses

Nov 2, 1967
25 min

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.

With Love from Irving
E10

With Love from Irving

Nov 9, 1967
25 min

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

It's an Ill Wind
E11

It's an Ill Wind

Nov 16, 1967
25 min

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.

A Young Man with a Cornette
E12

A Young Man with a Cornette

Nov 23, 1967
25 min

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!

The Patron of Santa Thomasina
E13

The Patron of Santa Thomasina

Nov 30, 1967
25 min

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

If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry
E14

If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry

Dec 7, 1967
25 min

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.

The Dig In
E15

The Dig In

Dec 14, 1967
25 min

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

Wailing in a Winter Wonderland
E16

Wailing in a Winter Wonderland

Dec 21, 1967
25 min

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.

With a Friend Like Him
E17

With a Friend Like Him

Dec 28, 1967
25 min

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

Tonio's Mother
E18

Tonio's Mother

Jan 4, 1968
25 min

A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.

A Fish Story
E19

A Fish Story

Jan 11, 1968
25 min

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

The Hot Spell
E20

The Hot Spell

Jan 18, 1968
25 min

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

My Sister, the Sister
E21

My Sister, the Sister

Jan 25, 1968
25 min

Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.

Sister Lucky
E22

Sister Lucky

Feb 1, 1968
25 min

A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.

The Sister and the Old Salt
E23

The Sister and the Old Salt

Feb 8, 1968
25 min

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

Cyrano de Bertrille
E24

Cyrano de Bertrille

Feb 22, 1968
25 min

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.

Reconversion of Sister Shapiro
E25

Reconversion of Sister Shapiro

Feb 29, 1968
25 min

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.

Where There's a Will
E26

Where There's a Will

Mar 14, 1968
25 min

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.

The Puce Albert
E27

The Puce Albert

Mar 21, 1968
25 min

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

May the Wind Be Always at Your Back
E28

May the Wind Be Always at Your Back

Mar 28, 1968
25 min

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.

Love Me, Love My Dog
E29

Love Me, Love My Dog

Apr 4, 1968
25 min

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

You Can't Get There from Here
E30

You Can't Get There from Here

Apr 11, 1968
25 min

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

Cast

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Details

Original Title

The Flying Nun

Status

Ended

Seasons

3

Episodes

82

Production

Screen Gems Television