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.
Cast: Sally Field, Marge Redmond, Madeleine Sherwood
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30 episodes
- 1. The Flying Nun (Pilot)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.TV-GCC50minSep 7, 1967
- 2. The ConvertSister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.TV-GCC25minSep 14, 1967
- 3. Old Cars for NewSister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.TV-GCC25minSep 21, 1967
- 4. A Bell for San TancoSister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.TV-GCC25minSep 28, 1967
- 5. The Fatal HibiscusRumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.TV-GCC25minOct 5, 1967
- 6. Flight of the Dodo BirdA psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.TV-GCC25minOct 12, 1967
- 7. Polly Wants a Cracked HeadSister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.TV-GCC25minOct 19, 1967
- 8. Ah Love, Could You and I ConspireA hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.TV-GCC25minOct 26, 1967
- 9. Days of Nuns and RosesTo 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.TV-GCC25minNov 2, 1967
- 10. With Love from IrvingAfter helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.TV-GCC25minNov 9, 1967
- 11. It's an Ill WindWhen 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.TV-GCC25minNov 16, 1967
- 12. A Young Man with a CornetteWhen 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!TV-GCC25minNov 23, 1967
- 13. The Patron of Santa ThomasinaSisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.TV-GCC25minNov 30, 1967
- 14. If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette DryAfter 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.TV-GCC25minDec 7, 1967
- 15. The Dig InWhen looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.TV-GCC25minDec 14, 1967
- 16. Wailing in a Winter WonderlandAfter 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.TV-GCC25minDec 21, 1967
- 17. With a Friend Like HimA clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.TV-GCC25minDec 28, 1967
- 18. Tonio's MotherA little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.TV-GCC25minJan 4, 1968
- 19. A Fish StorySister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.TV-GCC25minJan 11, 1968
- 20. The Hot SpellA hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.TV-GCC25minJan 18, 1968
- 21. My Sister, the SisterCarlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.TV-GCC25minJan 25, 1968
- 22. Sister LuckyA gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.TV-GCC25minFeb 1, 1968
- 23. The Sister and the Old SaltSister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.TV-GCC25minFeb 8, 1968
- 24. Cyrano de BertrillePedro 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 22, 1968
- 25. Reconversion of Sister ShapiroWhen 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 29, 1968
- 26. Where There's a WillIn 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.TV-GCC25minMar 14, 1968
- 27. The Puce AlbertCarlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.TV-GCC25minMar 21, 1968
- 28. May the Wind Be Always at Your BackBridgett 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.TV-GCC25minMar 28, 1968
- 29. Love Me, Love My DogOne of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.TV-GCC25minApr 4, 1968
- 30. You Can't Get There from HereSister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.TV-GCC25minApr 11, 1968
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
- Studio
- Screen Gems
Maturity rating
TV-GCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
