Flipper

Name: Flipper
Genre: Action & Adventure, Family, Drama
Released: 1964-09-19
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Luke Halpin, Brian Kelly, Tommy Norden, Andy Devine

ENDED3 Seasons88 Episodes★ 6.2

Flipper is an action-adventure and family series on NBC that ran from 1964 to 1967, ending after 3 seasons and 88 episodes.

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NetworkNBC

First AiredSep 19, 1964

Last AiredApr 15, 1967

GenreAction & Adventure, Family, Drama

Runtime26 min

Created ByRicou Browning, Jack Cowden

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionMiami Seaquarium, Ivan Tors Films, MGM Television

Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.

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Cast

Luke Halpin

Sandy Ricks

Brian Kelly

Porter Ricks

Tommy Norden

Bud Ricks

Andy Devine

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 88 episodes

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E1Agent Bud

Sep 17, 196626m

When two pilots crash into the ocean and become trapped in their aircraft it is up to Porter and Sandy to save the day, with a little help from Flipper and Bud's newly honed secret agent detective skills.

E2Disaster in the Everglades (1)

Sep 24, 196626m

Whilst on a routine check of the Everglades, Porter Ricks steps in a poacher's trap. Badly injured, he is taken to Barney's secluded hide-away where he discovers that Barney has been poaching the local wildlife.

E3Disaster in the Everglades (2)

Oct 1, 196626m

Sandy and Bud become increasingly worried as they have still heard no word from their father, who failed to return from a routine check of the Everglades.

E4Lost Dolphin

Oct 8, 196626m

Another family lays claim to Flipper after he suffers from amnesia and cannot recognize Bud and Sandy.

E5The Warning

Oct 15, 196626m

After witnessing all the marine animals fleeing the area, Bud and Sandy alert the local folk of a hurricane headed their way, despite their father's instructions and a clear weather forecast. No such hurricane eventuates and believing they have wasted time and money in securing their boats, the towns people look to Porter for compensation. It is only after a tidal wave hits that everyone in the town is grateful to Flipper and the boys for the warning.

E6Cupid Flipper

Oct 22, 196626m

After Sandy's girlfriend shows more interest in Porter than Sandy, Flipper works as cupid to bring the two teen lovebirds back together.

E7An Errand for Flipper

Oct 29, 196626m

Porter is frustrated as he waits in the middle of the ocean for Flipper to deliver the tools to repair his broken plane. His anger soon dissipates when he realises that Flipper was busy saving lives all day.

E8Whale Ahoy

Nov 5, 196626m

While researching his book report, Bud dreams of sailing the deep blue seas with Moby Dick.

E9Explosion

Nov 12, 196626m

A friend of the Ricks' wants to earn some fast money to send his brother to school. He offers to help do some blasting by lying to the foreman, after the professional they hired is critically injured.

E10Executive Bud

Nov 19, 196626m

Bud gets himself into trouble when he plays Executive, hiring his friends to do the jobs he's being paid for. He learns a valuable lesson in business when things go wrong and it takes a greater effort to organise others to do the work than it would have to do it himself.

E11Flipper and the Puppy

Nov 26, 196626m

Flipper and Bud come to the rescue of a puppy left stranded on an island after falling of his owner's boat.

E12Flipper's Island

Dec 3, 196626m

Bud and Sandy run into gun smugglers while camping alone on an uncharted island.

E13Alligator Duel

Dec 10, 196626m

Flipper's life is in danger when he becomes the unwitting star in a movie fight scene between himself and an alligator.

E14Flipper and the Fugitive (1)

Jan 7, 196726m

In the aftermath of a hurricane, Flipper discovers a man unconscious in his boat and tows the boat to a beach. Porter rescues the obvious bank robber and takes him back to his home, unaware of who the stranger really is.

E15Flipper and the Fugitive (2)

Jan 14, 196726m

After returning home to find a fugitive holding Porter and Sandy hostage, Bud sends Flipper for help.

E16The Most Expensive Sardine in the World

Jan 21, 196726m

Bud fights to save Flipper's life after an expensive bracelet falls into the ocean and is believed to have ended up in the dolphins' stomach.

E17Flipper and the Seal

Jan 28, 196726m

A 20 year-old young man is accused of stealing mollusks from an area of the park that Porter Ricks has been doing experiments in.With the help of Flipper and Bud's picture,a seal is caught as the real thief.

E18Dolphins Don't Sleep

Feb 4, 196726m

The boys rush to find Flipper when he drifts to the bottom of the ocean after being hit by a tranquilizer dart.

E19Aunt Martha

Feb 11, 196726m

Porter's Aunt Martha comes to lend a helping hand in raising the boys. Her presence puts a strain on the Ricks' when she takes over and rules everything from the boys wardrobe to Flipper's place as a member of the family.

E20Dolphin for Ransom

Feb 18, 196726m

When Porter orders a teenager to be in court early Monday morning for poaching lobsters, he revenges Porter by stealing Flipper and holding him for Ransom.

E21A Dolphin in Time

Feb 25, 196726m

Scott Emson is trying to study sharks, but Flipper doesn't seem to understand he wants the sharks - not saved!

E22Decision for Bud

Mar 4, 196726m

A scientist goes to Bud to ask his permission to take Flipper for a special study. He and Bud make a deal, but then Flipper is called upon to help find a missing diver.

E23The Firing Line (1)

Mar 11, 196726m

Porter leaves Sandy and Bud in charge while he goes to take care of some business for the day. He even tells them that they can open his mail when it comes. They do as instructed, only to find a check that says "termination pay" on it. Bud and Sandy are distressed about having to leave Coral Key, so they set out to find their father a job. You wouldn't think they could get into any trouble but...

E24The Firing Line (2)

Mar 18, 196726m

Sandy and Bud took a short cut on the way to their errand and end up in the middle of an active shooting range. While they are stuck there being shot at after their motor is struck, Porter Ricks desperately looks for his boys, then tries to save them from being killed.

E25Devil Ray

Mar 25, 196726m

A large sting ray has shown up in Coral key park and everyone is afraid of it. Porter is told he must get rid of it - one way or another.

E26Cap'n Flint

Apr 1, 196726m

Flipper comes to the rescue of Cap'n Flint (Bud's friend's pet parrot) when the raft the bird is perched on drifts into and explosion zone.

E27Flipper's New Friends (1)

Apr 8, 196726m

Flipper befriends a young brother and sister who have moved to Coral Quay with their widowed mother.

E28Flipper's New Friends (2)

Apr 15, 196726m

Flipper and the dog try to get help to two lost children stranded on a deserted island.

About Flipper

Flipper is an action & adventure, family, drama series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 19, 1964 and currently has 3 seasons and 88 episodes. Flipper has ended. It has a rating of 6.2/10 based on 58 votes. The cast includes Luke Halpin, Brian Kelly, Tommy Norden, Andy Devine. Created by Ricou Browning and Jack Cowden.