The Flying Nun (Season 1)

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.

  • Poster for The Flying Nun (pilot)

    The Flying Nun (pilot) (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1967-09-07

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: 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.

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    The Convert (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1967-09-14

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.

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    Old Cars for New (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1967-09-21

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    A Bell for San Tanco (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1967-09-28

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for The Fatal Hibiscus

    The Fatal Hibiscus (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1967-10-05

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    Flight of the Dodo Bird (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1967-10-12

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.

  • Poster for Polly Wants a Cracked Head

    Polly Wants a Cracked Head (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1967-10-19

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire

    Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1967-10-26

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for Days of Nuns and Roses

    Days of Nuns and Roses (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1967-11-02

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

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    With Love from Irving (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1967-11-09

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    It's an Ill Wind (Episode 11)

    Writer: John McGreevey

    Air date: 1967-11-16

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

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    A Young Man with a Cornette (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1967-11-23

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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!

  • Poster for The Patron of Santa Thomasina

    The Patron of Santa Thomasina (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1967-11-30

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry

    If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1967-12-07

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

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    The Dig In (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1967-12-14

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for Wailing in a Winter Wonderland

    Wailing in a Winter Wonderland (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1967-12-21

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

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    With a Friend Like Him (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1967-12-28

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for Tonio's Mother

    Tonio's Mother (Episode 18)

    Writer: John McGreevey

    Air date: 1968-01-04

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.

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    A Fish Story (Episode 19)

    Writer: John McGreevey

    Air date: 1968-01-11

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    The Hot Spell (Episode 20)

    Air date: 1968-01-18

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    My Sister, the Sister (Episode 21)

    Air date: 1968-01-25

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.

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    Sister Lucky (Episode 22)

    Air date: 1968-02-01

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.

  • Poster for The Sister and the Old Salt

    The Sister and the Old Salt (Episode 23)

    Air date: 1968-02-08

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for Cyrano de Bertrille

    Cyrano de Bertrille (Episode 24)

    Writer: Paul Wayne

    Air date: 1968-02-22

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Reconversion of Sister Shapiro

    Reconversion of Sister Shapiro (Episode 25)

    Air date: 1968-02-29

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

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    Where There's a Will (Episode 26)

    Writer: John McGreevey

    Air date: 1968-03-14

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Puce Albert

    The Puce Albert (Episode 27)

    Air date: 1968-03-21

    Runtime: 25 min

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

  • Poster for May the Wind Be Always at Your Back

    May the Wind Be Always at Your Back (Episode 28)

    Air date: 1968-03-28

    Runtime: 25 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Love Me, Love My Dog

    Love Me, Love My Dog (Episode 29)

    Writer: John McGreevey

    Air date: 1968-04-04

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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    You Can't Get There from Here (Episode 30)

    Air date: 1968-04-11

    Runtime: 25 min

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

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