The Flying Nun 1967
What is The Flying Nun?
The Flying Nun is a television series categorized as comedy and science fiction and fantasy that premiered in 1967. The show follows a young nun named Sister Bertrille who possesses the unique ability to become airborne.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 82
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1967
- Last aired
- Apr 3, 1970
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 36 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 82 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
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The Flying Nun is a television series categorized as comedy and science fiction and fantasy that premiered in 1967. The show follows a young nun named Sister Bertrille who possesses the unique ability to become airborne. Throughout the series, Sister Bertrille utilizes this talent to assist those around her, though her intentions are not always requested by the recipients of her help. Her actions frequently result in complications that are bemoaned by the Mother Superior. As a result, the other sisters at the convent must manage the antics and aerodynamics of their colleague as she flies in and out of various situations. The program is rated TV-G and focuses on the challenges and humorous circumstances that arise from Sister Bertrille’s supernatural gift. The narrative centers on her benevolent aims and the ongoing efforts of her peers to cope with the trouble caused by her flight.
Should you watch it?
“A young nun discovers she can fly and uses her unique gift to help those around her.”
- charming premise
- lighthearted tone
- frequent slapstick
- unrealistic scenarios
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms featuring lighthearted supernatural elements and character-driven humor.
The series is suitable for general family viewing with a focus on gentle comedy.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Flying Nun (Pilot) Mytharc Sep 7, 1967
- E2 The Convert Core Sep 14, 1967
- E3 Old Cars for New Core Sep 21, 1967
- E4 A Bell for San Tanco Core Sep 28, 1967
- E5 The Fatal Hibiscus Mytharc Oct 5, 1967
- E6 Flight of the Dodo Bird Core Oct 12, 1967
- E7 Polly Wants a Cracked Head Core Oct 19, 1967
- E8 Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire Core Oct 26, 1967
- E9 Days of Nuns and Roses Core Nov 2, 1967
- E10 With Love from Irving Core Nov 9, 1967
- E11 It's an Ill Wind Mytharc Nov 16, 1967
- E12 A Young Man with a Cornette Core Nov 23, 1967
- E13 The Patron of Santa Thomasina Core Nov 30, 1967
- E14 If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry Core Dec 7, 1967
- E15 The Dig In Core Dec 14, 1967
- E16 Wailing in a Winter Wonderland Core Dec 21, 1967
- E17 With a Friend Like Him Core Dec 28, 1967
- E18 Tonio's Mother Core Jan 4, 1968
- E19 A Fish Story Core Jan 11, 1968
- E20 The Hot Spell Core Jan 18, 1968
- E21 My Sister, the Sister Core Jan 25, 1968
- E22 Sister Lucky Core Feb 1, 1968
- E23 The Sister and the Old Salt Core Feb 8, 1968
- E24 Cyrano de Bertrille Mytharc Feb 22, 1968
- E25 Reconversion of Sister Shapiro Core Feb 29, 1968
- E26 Where There's a Will Core Mar 14, 1968
- E27 The Puce Albert Core Mar 21, 1968
- E28 May the Wind Be Always at Your Back Core Mar 28, 1968
- E29 Love Me, Love My Dog Mytharc Apr 4, 1968
- E30 You Can't Get There from Here Mytharc Apr 11, 1968
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Song of Bertrille Mytharc Sep 26, 1968
- E2 The Crooked Convent Core Oct 3, 1968
- E3 The Rabbi and the Nun Core Oct 10, 1968
- E4 The Return of Father Lundigan Core Oct 17, 1968
- E5 The Convent is Condemned Core Oct 24, 1968
- E6 The Organ Transplant Core Nov 7, 1968
- E7 Two Bad Eggs Core Nov 14, 1968
- E8 All Alone by the Convent Phone Core Nov 21, 1968
- E9 It's an Ill Windfall Core Nov 28, 1968
- E10 Slightly Hot Parking Meters Core Dec 12, 1968
- E11 To Fly or Not to Fly Core Dec 19, 1968
- E12 How to Be a Spanish Grandmother Core Dec 26, 1968
- E13 The Landlord Cometh Core Jan 2, 1969
- E14 Sister Socko in San Tanco Core Jan 16, 1969
- E15 A Star is Reborn Core Jan 23, 1969
- E16 The Great Casino Robbery (1) Core Jan 30, 1969
- E17 The Great Casino Robbery (2) Core Feb 6, 1969
- E18 The Boyfriend Core Feb 13, 1969
- E19 The Kleptomonkeyac Core Feb 20, 1969
- E20 The Moo is Blue Core Feb 27, 1969
- E21 The Breakaway Monk Core Mar 6, 1969
- E22 Happy Birthday, Dear Gaspar Core Mar 13, 1969
- E23 Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters Core Mar 20, 1969
- E24 The Convent Gets the Business Core Mar 27, 1969
- E25 Cousins By the Dozen Mytharc Apr 3, 1969
- E26 The Lottery Mytharc Apr 10, 1969
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Big Game Mytharc Sep 17, 1969
- E2 My Sister the Star Core Sep 24, 1969
- E3 Speak the Speech, I Pray You Core Oct 1, 1969
- E4 The Paolo Story Core Oct 8, 1969
- E5 Marcello's Idol Core Oct 15, 1969
- E6 Guess Who's Coming to Picket Core Oct 22, 1969
- E7 The Not So Great Impostor Core Oct 29, 1969
- E8 A Convent Full of Miracles Core Nov 5, 1969
- E9 Hector and the Brass Band Core Nov 12, 1969
- E10 The New Habit Core Nov 19, 1969
- E11 Bertrille and the Silent Flicks Core Nov 26, 1969
- E12 A Ticket For Betrille Core Dec 10, 1969
- E13 The New Carlos Core Dec 17, 1969
- E14 Dear Aggie Core Dec 31, 1969
- E15 My Sister, the Doctor Core Jan 7, 1970
- E16 Armando and the Pool Table Core Jan 23, 1970
- E17 Hello Columbus Core Jan 30, 1970
- E18 The Dumbest Kid in School Core Feb 6, 1970
- E19 A Man's Best Friend Isn't Core Feb 13, 1970
- E20 The Somnaviatrix Core Feb 20, 1970
- E21 Papa Carlos Core Feb 27, 1970
- E22 The Candid Commercial Core Mar 6, 1970
- E23 A Gift for El Charro Core Mar 13, 1970
- E24 When Generations Gap Core Mar 20, 1970
- E25 Operation Population Mytharc Mar 27, 1970
- E26 No Tears For Mrs. Thomas Mytharc Apr 3, 1970
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise of the show?
The series follows a young nun who possesses the ability to fly and uses this power to help others.
Does the main character use her powers for good?
Yes, her intentions are always benevolent, though her actions often lead to unexpected trouble.
How does the Mother Superior react to the flying?
The Mother Superior often bemoans the methods used by the young nun during her attempts to help.
How do the other nuns react to the situation?
The other sisters must cope with the aerodynamics and antics of their beloved fellow nun.
Is the show grounded in reality?
The show centers on the fantastical premise of a flying nun, focusing on the resulting comedic situations.
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