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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Flying Nun (Pilot) Sep 7, 1967
- E2 The Convert Sep 14, 1967
- E3 Old Cars for New Sep 21, 1967
- E4 A Bell for San Tanco Sep 28, 1967
- E5 The Fatal Hibiscus Oct 5, 1967
- E6 Flight of the Dodo Bird Oct 12, 1967
- E7 Polly Wants a Cracked Head Oct 19, 1967
- E8 Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire Oct 26, 1967
- E9 Days of Nuns and Roses Nov 2, 1967
- E10 With Love from Irving Nov 9, 1967
- E11 It's an Ill Wind Nov 16, 1967
- E12 A Young Man with a Cornette Nov 23, 1967
- E13 The Patron of Santa Thomasina Nov 30, 1967
- E14 If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry Dec 7, 1967
- E15 The Dig In Dec 14, 1967
- E16 Wailing in a Winter Wonderland Dec 21, 1967
- E17 With a Friend Like Him Dec 28, 1967
- E18 Tonio's Mother Jan 4, 1968
- E19 A Fish Story Jan 11, 1968
- E20 The Hot Spell Jan 18, 1968
- E21 My Sister, the Sister Jan 25, 1968
- E22 Sister Lucky Feb 1, 1968
- E23 The Sister and the Old Salt Feb 8, 1968
- E24 Cyrano de Bertrille Feb 22, 1968
- E25 Reconversion of Sister Shapiro Feb 29, 1968
- E26 Where There's a Will Mar 14, 1968
- E27 The Puce Albert Mar 21, 1968
- E28 May the Wind Be Always at Your Back Mar 28, 1968
- E29 Love Me, Love My Dog Apr 4, 1968
- E30 You Can't Get There from Here Apr 11, 1968
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Song of Bertrille Sep 26, 1968
- E2 The Crooked Convent Oct 3, 1968
- E3 The Rabbi and the Nun Oct 10, 1968
- E4 The Return of Father Lundigan Oct 17, 1968
- E5 The Convent is Condemned Oct 24, 1968
- E6 The Organ Transplant Nov 7, 1968
- E7 Two Bad Eggs Nov 14, 1968
- E8 All Alone by the Convent Phone Nov 21, 1968
- E9 It's an Ill Windfall Nov 28, 1968
- E10 Slightly Hot Parking Meters Dec 12, 1968
- E11 To Fly or Not to Fly Dec 19, 1968
- E12 How to Be a Spanish Grandmother Dec 26, 1968
- E13 The Landlord Cometh Jan 2, 1969
- E14 Sister Socko in San Tanco Jan 16, 1969
- E15 A Star is Reborn Jan 23, 1969
- E16 The Great Casino Robbery (1) Jan 30, 1969
- E17 The Great Casino Robbery (2) Feb 6, 1969
- E18 The Boyfriend Feb 13, 1969
- E19 The Kleptomonkeyac Feb 20, 1969
- E20 The Moo is Blue Feb 27, 1969
- E21 The Breakaway Monk Mar 6, 1969
- E22 Happy Birthday, Dear Gaspar Mar 13, 1969
- E23 Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters Mar 20, 1969
- E24 The Convent Gets the Business Mar 27, 1969
- E25 Cousins By the Dozen Apr 3, 1969
- E26 The Lottery Apr 10, 1969
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Big Game Sep 17, 1969
- E2 My Sister the Star Sep 24, 1969
- E3 Speak the Speech, I Pray You Oct 1, 1969
- E4 The Paolo Story Oct 8, 1969
- E5 Marcello's Idol Oct 15, 1969
- E6 Guess Who's Coming to Picket Oct 22, 1969
- E7 The Not So Great Impostor Oct 29, 1969
- E8 A Convent Full of Miracles Nov 5, 1969
- E9 Hector and the Brass Band Nov 12, 1969
- E10 The New Habit Nov 19, 1969
- E11 Bertrille and the Silent Flicks Nov 26, 1969
- E12 A Ticket For Betrille Dec 10, 1969
- E13 The New Carlos Dec 17, 1969
- E14 Dear Aggie Dec 31, 1969
- E15 My Sister, the Doctor Jan 7, 1970
- E16 Armando and the Pool Table Jan 23, 1970
- E17 Hello Columbus Jan 30, 1970
- E18 The Dumbest Kid in School Feb 6, 1970
- E19 A Man's Best Friend Isn't Feb 13, 1970
- E20 The Somnaviatrix Feb 20, 1970
- E21 Papa Carlos Feb 27, 1970
- E22 The Candid Commercial Mar 6, 1970
- E23 A Gift for El Charro Mar 13, 1970
- E24 When Generations Gap Mar 20, 1970
- E25 Operation Population Mar 27, 1970
- E26 No Tears For Mrs. Thomas 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.