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Flipper S3E23 — The Firing Line (1)
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Flipper•Season 3•Episode 23

The Firing Line (1)

7.7/10 · 30 votesMar 11, 196726 min

Ranked #7 of 28 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Porter leaves Sandy and Bud in charge while he goes to take care of some business for the day. He even tells them that they can open his mail when it comes. They do as instructed, only to find a check that says "termination pay"

Directed byRicou Browning
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Luke Halpin

Luke Halpin

Sandy Ricks

Brian Kelly

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Tommy Norden

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Bud Ricks

Andy Devine

Andy Devine

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Ricou Browning

Ricou Browning

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Episode Summary

"The Firing Line (1)" is episode 23 of Flipper season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 30 votes, ranking #7 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ricou Browning, it aired on March 11, 1967.

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