Flipper
Series Overview
Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 88 Episodes
26 min per episode
1964 – 1967
Premiered: Sat, Sep 19, 1964
Ricou BrowningLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 28: “Flipper's New Friends (2)”
Flipper and the dog try to get help to two lost children stranded on a deserted island.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden
Ivan Tors, Ricou Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Tors
Producer
Ricou Browning
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flipper
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What is Flipper about?
Flipper, from Ivan Tors Films in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television, is an American television program first broadcast on NBC from September 19, 1964, until April 15, 1967. Flipper, a bottlenose dolphin, is the companion animal of Porter Ricks, Chief Warden at fictional Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve in southern Florida, and his two young sons, Sandy and Bud. The show has been dubbed an "aquatic Lassie", and a considerable amount of juvenile merchandise inspired by the show was produced during its first-run.
How many seasons does Flipper have?
Flipper comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Flipper?
Key cast members in Flipper include Luke Halpin, Brian Kelly, Tommy Norden, Andy Devine.
Who created or directed Flipper?
Flipper was developed and directed by Ricou Browning, Jack Cowden.