About this season
Young Sister Bertrille uses her ability to become airborne to help others, whether they want it or not. Although her aims are always benevolent, her means are often bemoaned by Mother Superior. The other Sisters must cope with their beloved Sister's aerodynamics and antics as she flies in and out of trouble.
Episodes (30)
1. The Flying Nun (Pilot)
Aired 7 September 1967 • 50 min
Located atop a hill in old San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Convent San Tanco is populated by, among others, Sister Bertrille, a new novice from New York, who is to teach kindergarten, but discovers that the strong winds of San Juan coupled with the wing-like cornette of the nun's habit can make her go airborne.
2. The Convert
Aired 14 September 1967 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.
3. Old Cars for New
Aired 21 September 1967 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.
4. A Bell for San Tanco
Aired 28 September 1967 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.
5. The Fatal Hibiscus
Aired 5 October 1967 • 25 min
Rumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.
6. Flight of the Dodo Bird
Aired 12 October 1967 • 25 min
A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.
7. Polly Wants a Cracked Head
Aired 19 October 1967 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.
8. Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire
Aired 26 October 1967 • 25 min
A hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.
9. Days of Nuns and Roses
Aired 2 November 1967 • 25 min
To raise money for the convent, Sister Bertrille and the others try to market sea grape juice under the title ""Nector of San Tanco."" But, however, they get more than they bargain for.
10. With Love from Irving
Aired 9 November 1967 • 25 min
After helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.
11. It's an Ill Wind
Aired 16 November 1967 • 25 min
When Mother Superior goes on a business trip in Saint Thomas, Sister Bertrille uses her powers to give Plaseato something very important that she forgot. When the wind dies down, she lands on a small island where some gamblers are staying.
12. A Young Man with a Cornette
Aired 23 November 1967 • 25 min
When she and Sister Jaqueline volunteer at a hospital, Sister Bertrille befriends a boy with a knack for telling lies. The boy sees Bertrille flying, but no one else believes him!
13. The Patron of Santa Thomasina
Aired 30 November 1967 • 25 min
Sisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.
14. If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette Dry
Aired 7 December 1967 • 25 min
After a day picnicking, the gang are ready to head back to the convent, however their station wagon isn't being cooperative. Sister Bertrille decides that she will fly to a pay telephone and call Carlos to come pick them up. But the stormy weather grounds her, as her cornette becomes sopping wet and limp.
15. The Dig In
Aired 14 December 1967 • 25 min
When looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.
16. Wailing in a Winter Wonderland
Aired 21 December 1967 • 25 min
After pulling the name of an elderly nun from the Christmas grab bag, Sister Bertrille tries to make it snow. Even though her intentions are good, all goes wrong.
17. With a Friend Like Him
Aired 28 December 1967 • 25 min
A clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.
18. Tonio's Mother
Aired 4 January 1968 • 25 min
A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.
19. A Fish Story
Aired 11 January 1968 • 25 min
Sister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.
20. The Hot Spell
Aired 18 January 1968 • 25 min
A hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.
21. My Sister, the Sister
Aired 25 January 1968 • 25 min
Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.
22. Sister Lucky
Aired 1 February 1968 • 25 min
A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.
23. The Sister and the Old Salt
Aired 8 February 1968 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.
24. Cyrano de Bertrille
Aired 22 February 1968 • 25 min
Pedro Alvarez and Juan Cortez are business partners of a produce business, Juan the business oriented partner, Pedro the customer oriented partner. When Pedro reveals he is illiterate and can't read a letter from his girlfriend in Miami, Sister Bertrille suggests that he learn to read and write.
25. Reconversion of Sister Shapiro
Aired 29 February 1968 • 25 min
When a lonesome Jewish girl comes to stay at Convent San Tanco while her parents are away on vacation, Sister Bertrille takes on chief babysitting duties--and perhaps goes too far in the Big Sister department before little Linda Shapiro announces she wants to become a nun too.
26. Where There's a Will
Aired 14 March 1968 • 25 min
In the will of a benefactor, the convent is the sole beneficiary of the estate. Unfortunately the only asset of the estate is the contract of a boxer, the Buffalo Buzzsaw aka Mike Sever.
27. The Puce Albert
Aired 21 March 1968 • 25 min
Carlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.
28. May the Wind Be Always at Your Back
Aired 28 March 1968 • 25 min
Bridgett Faulkner and Joel Bascomb reluctantly accept their prizes donated by Carlos Ramirez as the top students at the convent, the award being a day out on the town and dinner at the Captains Table.
29. Love Me, Love My Dog
Aired 4 April 1968 • 25 min
One of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.
30. You Can't Get There from Here
Aired 11 April 1968 • 25 min
Sister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.