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.
Created by Marie Teresa Ríos, Bernard Slade, Harry Ackerman
Located atop a hill in old San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Convent San Tanco is populated by, among others, Sister Bertrille, a new novice from New York, who is to teach kindergarten, but discovers that the strong winds of San Juan coupled with the wing-like cornette of the nun's habit can make her go airborne.
The ConvertE2 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille tries to explain her flying ability to Carlos.
Old Cars for NewE3 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille goes to a greedy car salesman to get a new station wagon for San Tanco.
A Bell for San TancoE4 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille and Carlos try to salvage the convent's bell from the ocean.
The Fatal HibiscusE5 · 25 min
Rumors of Sister Bertrille's imminent demise lead to a conspiracy to brighten her last days.
Flight of the Dodo BirdE6 · 25 min
A psychiatrist pays a visit to San Tanco.
Polly Wants a Cracked HeadE7 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille and Sister Jaqueline try to hide a bird in the convent.
Ah Love, Could You and I ConspireE8 · 25 min
A hit man's girl poses as Mother Superior's secretary, but makes friends with the Sisters.
Days of Nuns and RosesE9 · 25 min
To raise money for the convent, Sister Bertrille and the others try to market sea grape juice under the title ""Nector of San Tanco."" But, however, they get more than they bargain for.
With Love from IrvingE10 · 25 min
After helping a pelican on the beach, Sister Bertrille has to cope with a lovesick bird.
It's an Ill WindE11 · 25 min
When Mother Superior goes on a business trip in Saint Thomas, Sister Bertrille uses her powers to give Plaseato something very important that she forgot. When the wind dies down, she lands on a small island where some gamblers are staying.
A Young Man with a CornetteE12 · 25 min
When she and Sister Jaqueline volunteer at a hospital, Sister Bertrille befriends a boy with a knack for telling lies. The boy sees Bertrille flying, but no one else believes him!
The Patron of Santa ThomasinaE13 · 25 min
Sisters Bertrille and Jaqueline try to stop a civil war between the village of Santa Thomasina.
If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Cornette DryE14 · 25 min
After a day picnicking, the gang are ready to head back to the convent, however their station wagon isn't being cooperative. Sister Bertrille decides that she will fly to a pay telephone and call Carlos to come pick them up. But the stormy weather grounds her, as her cornette becomes sopping wet and limp.
The Dig InE15 · 25 min
When looking for rocks, Sister Bertrille gets stuck in a mine with an ex-con.
Wailing in a Winter WonderlandE16 · 25 min
After pulling the name of an elderly nun from the Christmas grab bag, Sister Bertrille tries to make it snow. Even though her intentions are good, all goes wrong.
With a Friend Like HimE17 · 25 min
A clumsy brother comes to the convent to help with the library.
Tonio's MotherE18 · 25 min
A little boy believes Sister Bertrille is his mother.
A Fish StoryE19 · 25 min
Sister Sixto's uncle uses Sister Bertrille to help him catch fish.
The Hot SpellE20 · 25 min
A hot spell is drifting through San Juan, and with it comes gangster Rufus Morgan, who has vowed to take over Carlos' casino.
My Sister, the SisterE21 · 25 min
Carlos falls for Sister Bertrille's sister.
Sister LuckyE22 · 25 min
A gambler thinks Sister Bertrille is good luck.
The Sister and the Old SaltE23 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille helps a sailor who plans on going from San Juan to Miami in a tiny ship.
Cyrano de BertrilleE24 · 25 min
Pedro Alvarez and Juan Cortez are business partners of a produce business, Juan the business oriented partner, Pedro the customer oriented partner. When Pedro reveals he is illiterate and can't read a letter from his girlfriend in Miami, Sister Bertrille suggests that he learn to read and write.
Reconversion of Sister ShapiroE25 · 25 min
When a lonesome Jewish girl comes to stay at Convent San Tanco while her parents are away on vacation, Sister Bertrille takes on chief babysitting duties--and perhaps goes too far in the Big Sister department before little Linda Shapiro announces she wants to become a nun too.
Where There's a WillE26 · 25 min
In the will of a benefactor, the convent is the sole beneficiary of the estate. Unfortunately the only asset of the estate is the contract of a boxer, the Buffalo Buzzsaw aka Mike Sever.
The Puce AlbertE27 · 25 min
Carlos is doing his mandatory two-week active duty with the marine corps, and is stationed on a small remote island near San Juan.
May the Wind Be Always at Your BackE28 · 25 min
Bridgett Faulkner and Joel Bascomb reluctantly accept their prizes donated by Carlos Ramirez as the top students at the convent, the award being a day out on the town and dinner at the Captains Table.
Love Me, Love My DogE29 · 25 min
One of the convent children takes an interest in Scraples, a kleptomanic dog.
You Can't Get There from HereE30 · 25 min
Sister Bertrille, Carlos, and one of Carlos's girls are stranded on a desert island.