The Flying Nun
Seen it?1967 | 3 seasons | 25 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 34 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-G, but a parent's death or loss.
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 120K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up.
- Season 11967 · 30 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 21968 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31969 · 26 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
- Sally FieldSister Bertrille
- Marge RedmondSister Jacqueline
- Madeleine SherwoodReverend Mother Superior Placido
- Alejandro ReyCarlos Ramirez