Flipper: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Flipper Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Agent Bud
Sep 17, 1966 · 26 min
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
Disaster in the Everglades (1)
Sep 24, 1966 · 26 min
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 b
Disaster in the Everglades (2)
Oct 1, 1966 · 26 min
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.
Lost Dolphin
Oct 8, 1966 · 26 min
Another family lays claim to Flipper after he suffers from amnesia and cannot recognize Bud and Sandy.
The Warning
Oct 15, 1966 · 26 min
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 weathe
Cupid Flipper
Oct 22, 1966 · 26 min
After Sandy's girlfriend shows more interest in Porter than Sandy, Flipper works as cupid to bring the two teen lovebirds back together.
An Errand for Flipper
Oct 29, 1966 · 26 min
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 wa
Whale Ahoy
Nov 5, 1966 · 26 min
While researching his book report, Bud dreams of sailing the deep blue seas with Moby Dick.
Explosion
Nov 12, 1966 · 26 min
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
Executive Bud
Nov 19, 1966 · 26 min
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 t
Flipper and the Puppy
Nov 26, 1966 · 26 min
Flipper and Bud come to the rescue of a puppy left stranded on an island after falling of his owner's boat.
Flipper's Island
Dec 3, 1966 · 26 min
Bud and Sandy run into gun smugglers while camping alone on an uncharted island.
Alligator Duel
Dec 10, 1966 · 26 min
Flipper's life is in danger when he becomes the unwitting star in a movie fight scene between himself and an alligator.
Flipper and the Fugitive (1)
Jan 7, 1967 · 26 min
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
Flipper and the Fugitive (2)
Jan 14, 1967 · 26 min
After returning home to find a fugitive holding Porter and Sandy hostage, Bud sends Flipper for help.
The Most Expensive Sardine in the World
Jan 21, 1967 · 26 min
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.
Flipper and the Seal
Jan 28, 1967 · 26 min
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 se
Dolphins Don't Sleep
Feb 4, 1967 · 26 min
The boys rush to find Flipper when he drifts to the bottom of the ocean after being hit by a tranquilizer dart.
Aunt Martha
Feb 11, 1967 · 26 min
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
Dolphin for Ransom
Feb 18, 1967 · 26 min
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.
A Dolphin in Time
Feb 25, 1967 · 26 min
Scott Emson is trying to study sharks, but Flipper doesn't seem to understand he wants the sharks - not saved!
Decision for Bud
Mar 4, 1967 · 26 min
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.
The Firing Line (1)
Mar 11, 1967 · 26 min
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,
The Firing Line (2)
Mar 18, 1967 · 26 min
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
Devil Ray
Mar 25, 1967 · 26 min
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.
Cap'n Flint
Apr 1, 1967 · 26 min
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.
Flipper's New Friends (1)
Apr 8, 1967 · 26 min
Flipper befriends a young brother and sister who have moved to Coral Quay with their widowed mother.
Flipper's New Friends (2)
Apr 15, 1967 · 26 min
Flipper and the dog try to get help to two lost children stranded on a deserted island.