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Flipper S1E3 — SOS Dolphin
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Flipper•Season 1•Episode 3

SOS Dolphin

6.6/10 · 58 votesOct 3, 196426 min

Ranked #15 of 30 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Flipper comes to the rescue when a submarine gets caught on the bottom of the ocean, trapping its occupant who is fast running out of air.

Directed byHollingsworth Morse, Ivan Tors
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Luke Halpin

Luke Halpin

Sandy Ricks

Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly

Porter Ricks

Tommy Norden

Tommy Norden

Bud Ricks

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Hollingsworth Morse

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Ivan Tors

Ivan Tors

Director

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Episode Summary

"SOS Dolphin" is episode 3 of Flipper season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 58 votes, ranking #15 of 30 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Hollingsworth Morse, Ivan Tors, it aired on October 3, 1964.

Next: E4 · The Gulf BetweenBest of Season 1