Flipper

1964

Seasons & Episodes

  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Agent Bud Sep 17, 1966

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.

EP2 Disaster in the Everglades (1) Sep 24, 1966

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.

EP3 Disaster in the Everglades (2) Oct 01, 1966

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.

EP4 Lost Dolphin Oct 08, 1966

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

EP5 The Warning Oct 15, 1966

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.

EP6 Cupid Flipper Oct 22, 1966

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

EP7 An Errand for Flipper Oct 29, 1966

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.

EP8 Whale Ahoy Nov 05, 1966

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

EP9 Explosion Nov 12, 1966

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.

EP10 Executive Bud Nov 19, 1966

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.

EP11 Flipper and the Puppy Nov 26, 1966

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

EP12 Flipper's Island Dec 03, 1966

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

EP13 Alligator Duel Dec 10, 1966

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

EP14 Flipper and the Fugitive (1) Jan 07, 1967

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.

EP15 Flipper and the Fugitive (2) Jan 14, 1967

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

EP16 The Most Expensive Sardine in the World Jan 21, 1967

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.

EP17 Flipper and the Seal Jan 28, 1967

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.

EP18 Dolphins Don't Sleep Feb 04, 1967

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

EP19 Aunt Martha Feb 11, 1967

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.

EP20 Dolphin for Ransom Feb 18, 1967

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.

EP21 A Dolphin in Time Feb 25, 1967

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

EP22 Decision for Bud Mar 04, 1967

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.

EP23 The Firing Line (1) Mar 11, 1967

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...

EP24 The Firing Line (2) Mar 18, 1967

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.

EP25 Devil Ray Mar 25, 1967

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.

EP26 Cap'n Flint Apr 01, 1967

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.

EP27 Flipper's New Friends (1) Apr 08, 1967

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

EP28 Flipper's New Friends (2) Apr 15, 1967

Flipper and the dog try to get help to two lost children stranded on a deserted island.
6.3| TV-G| en| Drama, Family
Synopsis

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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  • Top Credited Cast
Luke Halpin as Sandy Ricks
Tommy Norden as Bud Ricks