Flipper Tv Series 1995 -

Aired in first-run syndication (and later on the PAX network), Flipper ran for 88 episodes. It is remembered for its high production values and its focus on "edutainment," blending family-friendly action with lessons about marine biology and ecology. You can find detailed episode guides and cast lists on IMDb .

The first three episodes were filmed on location in Pigeon Key and the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida. Cast and Key Characters Flipper Tv Series 1995

While the show is set in the Florida Keys, the production was a major international effort. Aired in first-run syndication (and later on the

The series follows Dr. Keith Ricks (Whip Hubley), a marine biologist who returns to the Florida Keys to lead a research team at the Bal Harbour Marine Institute. Re-introducing the character from the original 1964 series (Keith was one of the young sons in the original show), the 1995 version focuses on marine conservation, ocean mysteries, and the deep bond between humans and Flipper. Unlike the original, which featured a family dynamic, this iteration often leaned into more mature themes, including environmental crime and maritime rescue operations. The first three episodes were filmed on location

In one of her earliest major roles, Alba played Maya Graham, a teenager with a special, almost telepathic connection to Flipper.