The Flying Nun
Created by Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
On ABC
A joyful, whimsical 1960s sitcom about a flying nun whose benevolent chaos delights her community, built entirely on warmth, playfulness, and the reassurance of a reset every episode.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is The Flying Nun sad? No. Less sad than 100% of series.
Is The Flying Nun easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of series.
Does The Flying Nun leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of series.
Is The Flying Nun scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Flying Nun violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Flying Nun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Flying Nun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Flying Nun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Flying Nun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Flying Nun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
