Series synopsis
Flipper is an American action & adventure drama family television series that premiered on Syndication on October 2, 1995. It ended on July 1, 2000. It was created by Ernie Wallengren, Michael Nankin, Reuben Leder. It stars Brian Wimmer, Whip Hubley, Colleen Flynn and Anja Coleby.
Flipper is a 1995–2000 American family adventure drama series developed by E.F. Wallengren, Michael Nankin and Reuben Leder, a sequel to Jack Cowden's 1964–67 NBC series of the same name.
In and around the Bal Harbor Institute, a marine mammal research facility in beautiful Florida Keys, groundbreaking studies are being conducted on dolphin behavior and everyone's favorite dolphin finds adventure.
Premise
Flipper is a 1995–2000 American family adventure drama series developed by E.F. Wallengren, Michael Nankin and Reuben Leder, a sequel to Jack Cowden's 1964–67 NBC series of the same name.
In and around the Bal Harbor Institute, a marine mammal research facility in beautiful Florida Keys, groundbreaking studies are being conducted on dolphin behavior and everyone's favorite dolphin finds adventure.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Wimmer as Dr. Keith Ricks
- Whip Hubley as Tom Hampton
- Colleen Flynn as Dr. Pamela Blondel
- Anja Coleby as Holly Myers
- Payton Haas as Mike Blondel
- Gus Mercurio as Edward Walter 'Cap' Daulton
- Jessica Alba as Maya Graham
- Elizabeth Morehead as Dr. Jennifer Daulton
Supporting cast
- Wren T. Brown as Quinn Garrett
- Scott Michaelson as Dean Gregson
- Darrin Klimek as Mark Delaney
- Tiffany Lamb as Alexandra Parker-Hampton
- Craig Marriott as Chris Parker
- Laura Donaldson as Jackie Parker
- Skye Patch as Courtney Gordon
- Sophie Heathcote as Whitney Cutler
- Darcy DeMoss as Kate (as Darcy De Moss)
- Lisa Lackey as Alexis
- Regis Broadway as Brad
Guest cast
- Sophie Heathcote as Whitney Cutler
- Darcy DeMoss as Kate (as Darcy De Moss)
- Lisa Lackey as Alexis
- Regis Broadway as Brad
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 88 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | October 2, 1995 | November 13, 1999 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 5, 1996 | May 18, 1997 |
| Season 3 | 17 | September 5, 1998 | February 27, 1999 |
| Season 4 | 27 | August 28, 1999 | July 1, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Dr. Keith Ricks returns to Florida to head an ocean research team... |
October 2, 1995 |
| 2 |
Treasure Hunt Pirates blow up a yacht, inspiring a search for Spanish coins and threatening the dolphins. |
October 9, 1995 |
| 3 |
Green Freak An environmental terrorist targets the institute. |
October 16, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The White Dolphin A rare-animal collector has designs on a white dolphin. |
October 5, 1996 |
| 2 |
Sea Horse A horse trainer takes a Thoroughbred to save it from an insurance scam. |
October 12, 1996 |
| 3 |
Ghost Ship A 17th-century pirate ship fires on the Maria D. |
October 19, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fine Romance Chris tries everything to stop his mother from marrying Tom. |
September 5, 1998 |
| 2 |
The Mayday Kid When mayday calls seem like a hoax, Tom starts to think Chris might have something to do with it... |
September 12, 1998 |
| 3 |
Swimming with Sharks When an environmental disaster hits, it turns out to be political. |
September 19, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wreck of the Zephyr When Courtney's mom comes to visit, they end up fighting about everything and Sara ends up in a dangerous situation... |
August 28, 1999 |
| 2 |
One Perfect Day Mark takes Chris and three other kids on a boating trip. Chris, Brad and Eugene end up working together to save Mark and Joey's lives. |
September 4, 1999 |
| 3 |
A Helping Hand While diving, Holly's life is put in danger by her friend's panic attack. |
September 11, 1999 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 1995 |
| Last aired | July 1, 2000 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |