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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.
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Linda Dangcil, Dabney Coleman, Dick Balduzzi, Henry Beckman, Naomi Stevens, Stanley Beck
Episode 2
Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Linda Dangcil, Ivor Barry, Arlene Golonka
Episode 3
Sister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.
Guest stars Susan Howard
Episode 4
Sister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.
Guest stars Linda Dangcil, Julio Medina
Episode 5
Rumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Linda Dangcil, Naomi Stevens, Julio Medina
Episode 6
A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.
Guest stars John Astin, Shelley Morrison
Episode 7
Sister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Linda Dangcil, Naomi Stevens, Mel Blanc
Episode 8
A hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.
Guest stars Naomi Stevens, Jack Riley, Maureen Arthur, Herb Edelman
Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison
Episode 10
After helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Harold Gould
Episode 11
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.
Written by John McGreeveyGuest stars Lew Palter
Episode 12
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!
Guest stars Don Diamond, Dick Wilson, Dick Balduzzi, Foster Brooks
Episode 13
Sisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.
Guest stars Julio Medina
Episode 14
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.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison, Sharon DeBord
Episode 15
When looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.
Where to watch The Flying NunEpisode 16
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.
Guest stars Celia Lovsky, Woodrow Parfrey, Shelley Morrison
Episode 17
A clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.
Directed by Russ MayberryGuest stars Shelley Morrison
Episode 18
A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.
Directed by Don TaylorWritten by John McGreeveyGuest stars Frank Puglia
Episode 19
Sister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.
Written by John McGreeveyGuest stars David Hurst, Shelley Morrison
Episode 20
A hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.
Directed by John Erman
Episode 21
Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.
Directed by John ErmanGuest stars Shelley Morrison
Episode 22
A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.
Directed by John ErmanGuest stars Booth Colman, Jamie Farr, Michael Constantine, Vito Scotti
Episode 23
Sister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.
Guest stars J. Pat O'Malley, Shelley Morrison
Episode 24
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.
Written by Paul WayneGuest stars Albert Paulsen, Shelley Morrison, Oliver McGowan, Julio Medina
Episode 25
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.
Guest stars Shelley Morrison
Episode 26
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.
Directed by Stan SchwimmerWritten by John McGreeveyGuest stars Shelley Morrison, Ron Masak
Episode 27
Carlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.
Directed by John ErmanGuest stars John Dehner
Episode 28
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.
Guest stars Maura McGiveney, Julio Medina, Geoffrey Deuel
Episode 29
One of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.
Directed by Russ MayberryWritten by John McGreevey
Episode 30
Sister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.
Directed by Bruce Kessler
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Sally FieldSister Bertrille
Marge RedmondSister Jacqueline
Madeleine SherwoodReverend Mother Superior Placido
Alejandro ReyCarlos Ramirez
John Astin
Albert Paulsen
Henry Corden
Don Drysdale
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