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The Best Episodes of The Flip Wilson Show

Every episode of The Flip Wilson Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Flip Wilson Show!

The Best Episodes of The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974....

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  1. Background image for Episode 1
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Guests stars Lucille Ball, The Osmond's and Ed Sullivan. Flip enlists everyone in a Peanuts parody. Ed Sullivan surprises everyone by crooning "Strangers in the Night." Flip's Geraldine is a rival carhop who tangles with Lucille Ball over the affections of Ed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Episode 8
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Guests stars The Jackson 5, Lily Tomlin and Dr. David Rueben. Flip interviews Dr. David Reuben on his best selling sex book. Lily is a shopper in a hurry who enters Flip's grocery store where a discussion slows her down. The Jackson Five perform a medley with energetic dancing.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Episode 7
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Guests stars Bill Cosby and Gina Lolabrigida.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.4/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Episode 22

    S1:E22

    Guests stars Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams and Ray Charles.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Episode 23

    S1:E23

    Guests stars Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway and Robert Klein. Flip and Tim engage in a high stakes poker game, then Flip as Freddie bartender at a society party attended by Diahann and Robert. Diahann sings "Until It's Time for You to Go."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Episode 24
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Episode 24

    S2:E24

    Guests stars Sammy Davis Jr. and Ed McMahon. Flip becomes Marvin who joins with Sammy Davis Jr. to run their own car rental business. Sammy sings and dances Mr. Bojangles. Ed McMahon tries to fix things between Flip and Sammy, a former entertainment duo.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5

    S3:E6

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Guests stars Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron and Denise Nicholas

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes

    S3:E4

    No description available

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    Director:Tim Kiley
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Episode 1
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Guests stars David Frost, James Brown and The Muppets.

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  12. Background image for Episode 13
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Episode 13

    S1:E13

    Guests stars Sid Caesar, Bobby Darin and B.B. King. Flip welcomes Sid Caesar as a hip saxophonist. Then Sid and Flip are a destitute father and his child in a comedic pantomime. B.B. King is introduced to sing his hit "Sweet Sixteen."

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Episode 23
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Episode 23

    S2:E23

    Guests stars Joe Namath and George Carlin. Flip unites with George Carlin to create their newscasters presenting unique news. Flip is taught a new card game by George and Joe Namath. George and Joe host a fashion show with Flip's Geraldine as one of the contestants.

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jim Brown

    S3:E13

    Featuring Albert Brooks, Bill Russell, Johnny Cash & June Carter Opening Doze Off Commercial "Any Ole Wind That Blows" Dave & Danny "Ballad Of Moby Dick" Chess "The Loving Gift" National Anthem Square Dance

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  15. Background image for Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee

    S3:E19

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Episode 10
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Guests stars Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride and Ella Fitzgerald. Flip is Reverend Leroy preaching against sin when Bobby Darin as the devil gives an opposing viewpoint. Ella Fitzgerald shows off her incredible vocal talents. Flip, Bobby, and Charley perform "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke, (That Cigarette)."

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Episode 14
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Episode 14

    S1:E14

    Guests stars Burl Ives, Slim Gaillard and Sha-Na-Na. Sha-Na-Na opens with a rendition of "Blue Moon." Burl Ives recites Twas the Night Before Christmas while Flip does a silent recreation in the background while wearing footie pajamas.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Episode 17
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Episode 17

    S1:E17

    Guests stars Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin and Bobby Darin.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Episode 4
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Guests stars Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas and Lola Falana. Flip becomes his Freddie character, trying to juggle simultaneous dates with Lola Falana and Denise Nicholas. Then he is Geraldine going to psychiatrist Perry Como, which turns into an extended funny sequence.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Episode 19
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Episode 19

    S1:E19

    Guests stars Joe Namath, George Carlin and Johnny Mathis. Flip and Johnny Mathis sing about animals while their dogs steal the show. Flip's Geraldine character breaks up Joe Namath as a prospective employee at his gym. George and Flip resurrect their news anchor routine.

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  21. Background image for Episode 24
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Episode 24

    S1:E24

    Guests stars Lena Horne and George Carlin. Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits a nightclub run by Lena Horne engaging in friendly banter.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach

    S3:E23

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Episode 3
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations and Roger Miller

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson

    S3:E14

    No description available

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Episode 8
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Guests stars Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein and Dean Martin. Dean Martin wanders across the hall to chat with Flip. Robert Goulet and Flip debate whether comedians or singers have more sex appeal. Lola Falana works at an unemployment office trying to find Flip a job.

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    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Episode 25

    S1:E25

    Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp and Gaylord & Holiday. Flip invites all his guests to do a little dance at the beginning of the show. Lily Tomlin does her Ernestine the operator, taking a call from J. Edgar Hoover. Flip fixes up lonely co-workers Hamilton and Lily.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Flip Wilson Show". It scored 8.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/16/1971. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 8".