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| Genre | Adventure Comedy |
| Written by | Glen Dolman |
| Directed by | Yoram Gross (series 1-2) Susan Oliver (series 3) |
| Voices of | Jodie Dry (series 3) Robyn Moore (series 1-2) Jamie Oxenbould Troy Planet (series 2) Keith Scott Josh Quong Tart (series 3) Jane U'Brien (series 3) Shane Withington (series 3) |
| Theme music composer | Clive Harrison |
| Opening theme | "Flipper's Theme", performed by Mark Williams (Seasons 1–2), Gordon Downie and Louise Anton (Season 3) |
| Ending theme | "Flipper's Theme" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Guy Gross Clive Harrison |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Sandra Gross (Season 1) Tim Brooke-Hunt (Season 1) Dr. Sylvia Rothblum (Season 2) |
| Producer(s) | Yoram Gross |
| Editor(s) | Djordje Lukic (Season 1) Roger Grant (Season 2) Dee Liebenberg (Season 2) David Stiven (Season 2) |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Animation Filmakers Corporation Yoram Gross Films Studio (Season 1) Yoram Gross-EM.TV (Season 2–3) |
| Distributor | EM.TV & Merchandising AG |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 10 September 1999 – 24 February 2005 |
Flipper & Lopaka is an exciting Australian animated TV show. It was made by Yoram Gross companies, like Yoram Gross Films Studio. The series aired in Australia on the Seven Network and ABC3, a channel just for kids' shows. It's all about adventure and comedy!
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The World of Flipper & Lopaka
The story of Flipper & Lopaka happens on a cool island called Illoka. The people living there, called Millhouse islanders, live a simple life. They build their homes from bamboo and ferns. They eat fruits they find on the island.
Right under the ocean around Illoka is a secret place called Quetzo. It's a sunken island that's now home to many sea creatures.
The show follows a young Polynesian boy named Lopaka. He has a special power: he can talk to sea creatures and breathe underwater! Lopaka goes on amazing adventures with his underwater friends. His best friend is a smart and friendly dolphin named Flipper.
Lopaka, Flipper, and their friends work together to stop the bad guy, Dexter. Dexter is an octopus who wants to take over Quetzo. Our heroes try to keep the peace in the ocean world.
Meet the Characters
Characters from All Seasons
Lopaka Lopaka is an 11-year-old Polynesian boy. He is known as a menehune in the show. He has the amazing power to talk to sea creatures and breathe underwater. Flipper saved him from drowning when he was little, and they've been best friends ever since. The islanders often wonder where Lopaka goes, but he keeps his powers a secret. If he told anyone, his powers would disappear! Lopaka wears a red skirt and an arm band. He is a very loyal friend to both sea creatures and islanders. He has fluffy brown hair and black eyes.
Flipper Flipper is Lopaka's best friend. He is a smart, quick, loyal, and friendly bottlenose dolphin. Flipper's parents are the rulers of Quetzo. When there's trouble underwater, the sea creatures look to Flipper as their leader. He has a light blue belly and a darker blue back. Flipper is known as the most trusted sea creature in Quetzo. He always tries his best to help everyone he can.
Ottie, Ray, and Puffy These three are Flipper's good friends. They often join Flipper and Lopaka to keep Quetzo safe.
- Ottie is a sea otter. He's the only one of the three who can go on land. This makes him super helpful when Lopaka isn't around.
- Ray is a manta ray. She is kindhearted and helps keep the group motivated.
- Puffy is a blowfish. He sometimes feels unsure about himself. But he uses his ability to puff himself out to his advantage!
Dexter Dexter is a huge, purple octopus. His main goal is to rule Quetzo. He is tricky and tries to get his way. Dexter is the main bad guy in the story. But even though he acts tough, he gets very scared and cowardly when he's in danger. No matter how many times Flipper saves his life, Dexter always comes up with a new plan to try and defeat him. He thinks he's super smart, but he's not always the brightest sea creature.
Serge Serge is a bright green sea snake. He is the "brains" behind Dexter's evil plans. Serge has a clever and sharp mind. Even though he comes up with the ideas to stop Flipper, Dexter always blames him when things go wrong.
Dolores Dolores is Dexter's sister. She doesn't like Dexter because she thinks he's very selfish. She is also the only one Dexter truly fears! Sometimes, she makes him babysit her daughter, Inky. Dolores becomes friends with Flipper and his pals. Later, she even becomes a famous superstar in the ocean world!
Nola Nola is a young Polynesian girl. She wears a simple yellow dress and a leg bracelet on her right foot.
Characters from Season 2
Professor Troy, Spike, and Goose
- Professor Troy is a talented scientist. She wants to learn about the history of Quetzo and why it sank. She is kind-hearted.
- Spike is Professor Troy's son. He becomes friends with Lopaka. Spike is surprised that the Millhouse people can live without modern things. He tries to teach them about new inventions.
- Goose is Troy's assistant. He is a young man who doesn't say much. When he does speak, he has a slow, low voice. He wears an aqua vest and jeans.
Characters from Season 3
Captain Barnibus Crab, Kim, and Simon
- Captain Crab is a short, modern-day pirate. He comes to Illoka's waters to find Neptune's Statue and Neptune's Trident.
- Kim is Captain Crab's niece, about 18 years old. She helps him and wants to gain pirating experience. Kim is an eager pirate and is very good with technology on the ship.
- Simon is a large deckhand and chef. He often has accidents. He will do pirate things, but he is actually a gentle giant.
Ultra Ultra is a pink dolphin. She was taken from her parents when she was a baby. She grew up in a science lab. The pirates brought her along to search the ocean floor. After some adventures, Ultra proves she is a true and worthy friend. Flipper gladly welcomes her into his group. Later in the series, Ultra finds her parents and a little sister named Delta.
Episode Guide
Season 1 (1999)
| # | Title | Summary | Air Date |
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| 1 | The Lost City | Lopaka faces Dexter in court, but he and Flipper save everyone from a fishing ship's net. | 10 September 1999 |
| 2 | The Secrets of Quetzo | Dexter plans to take over Quetzo and Illoka. Lopaka must take a special stone to the Quetzo temple. | 11 September 1999 |
| 3 | The Volcano | Dexter brings bad guys to Quetzo and tries to make the Illoka volcano erupt. | 12 September 1999 |
| 4 | The White Whale | Flipper meets a white whale and her baby hiding from a ship. Flipper saves them, and they save the scientist. | 13 September 1999 |
| 5 | Lopaka's Gift | Lopaka looks for a birthday gift for Nola. He helps Flipper get back pearls Dexter stole. | 16 September 1999 |
| 6 | The Showdown | The killer whale Orci returns to fight Flipper, but Flipper makes peace with him. | 17 September 1999 |
| 7 | The Good Shark | Some sawtooth sharks and Fang invade Quetzo. Flipper convinces Fang his partners are not true friends. | 18 September 1999 |
| 8 | The Sea Serpent | Dexter's trash hurts a giant serpent. Lopaka helps the serpent and overcomes his own fear of them. | 19 September 1999 |
| 9 | The Drought | Dexter tries to freeze Illoka with an iceberg. Instead, it saves the island from a drought. | 20 September 1999 |
| 10 | Lights, Camera, Dexter! | Dexter tries to star in a movie by kidnapping the director. Lopaka and Flipper come to the rescue. | 21 September 1999 |
| 11 | King for a Minute | Dexter's crown trick makes the Illoka Chief lose his title. Flipper and Lopaka help the Chief get it back. | 22 September 1999 |
| 12 | The Castaway | The Chief's lost brother, Bunty, seems to return, but it's his parrot. Bunty is on another island. | 23 September 1999 |
| 13 | The Little Blue Fish | A fish named Jojo feels out of place. But he proves his worth by saving Dexter. | 8 October 1999 |
| 14 | The Oil Spill | Oil pollution affects Illoka. A manatee named Charlie shows it's just one leaky barrel. | 11 October 1999 |
| 15 | The Circus | Dexter starts his own circus, stealing Illoka's equipment. Lopaka and Flipper get it back. | 12 October 1999 |
| 16 | The Sting of the Stonefish | Some stonefish are left out in Quetzo. One accidentally poisons Nola. Lopaka finds the cure, and the stonefish earn their place. | 13 October 1999 |
| 17 | The Secret Weapon | Dexter steals a book from Callabash to build a cannon. Lopaka stops him from using it. | 14 October 1999 |
| 18 | Dexter's Wedding | Dexter runs for mayor of Quetzo and needs a wife. Flipper saves him from marrying a tricky jellyfish. | 19 October 1999 |
| 19 | High Tide | A rising tide threatens Illoka. Dexter tries to become king, but Flipper and Lopaka wash him away. | 20 October 1999 |
| 20 | Dexter's Delinquents | Dexter gets some bullies to join him. Flipper teaches young fish Finball. Flipper's team wins despite Dexter cheating. | 21 October 1999 |
| 21 | Girl Power | Nola trains for a race. Dexter's niece Inky joins the Ocean Explorers. Both girls prove their strength. | 25 October 1999 |
| 22 | Bolo the Runaway | Bolo runs away from chores. Lopaka saves him from the ocean current after uniting a lost seal pup with its mom. | 1 November 1999 |
| 23 | Surf's Up! | Lopaka teaches his people to surf. Dexter tries to stop it. A waterspout endangers Illoka, but the people are safe. | 5 November 1999 |
| 24 | The Trap | Dexter traps Lopaka to stage a rescue. Bolo saves Flipper. Dexter's plan doesn't work out. | 11 November 1999 |
| 25 | The Monster from Quetzo | Dexter traps Flipper and uses a diving suit to invade the island. His sharks attack the Illokanians. | 12 November 1999 |
| 26 | The Homecoming | Dexter finds the Quetzo Crown. Flipper saves Lopaka's father. Flipper's parents return and stop Dexter's crowning. | 13 November 1999 |
Season 2 (2000)
| # | Title | Summary | Air Date |
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| 27 | Mysterious Island | Dexter returns to Quetzo with allies. Lopaka and Nola follow Bolo to dangerous Tabu Island. | 5 February 2000 |
| 28 | Strangers in Paradise | Dexter moves to Tabu Island. Professor Troy arrives to study Quetzo. Flipper saves her from Dexter. | 15 February 2000 |
| 29 | The Eclipse | Dexter leads Troy to Quetzo to steal Flipper's throne. He uses an eclipse to his advantage. Flipper gets his throne back. | 19 February 2000 |
| 30 | Secret of the Seven Crystals | Dexter tries Troy's way to fix the Quetzo disaster. Lopaka and Flipper race to get the crystals first. | 26 February 2000 |
| 31 | Puffy the Pied Piper | Dexter tries to make Flipper look bad at a carnival. He uses Puffy to trap fish, but Flipper stops him. | |
| 32 | Treasure Hunt | Spike goes on a treasure hunt. Flipper makes Dexter drive Troy away so a manatee can give birth. Lopaka saves Troy. | |
| 33 | The Big Wave | Dexter plans to switch the Quetzo crown. Lopaka warns Illoka about a coming tsunami. | |
| 34 | Flying is not for the Foolish | Bolo wants to build a flying machine. Dexter thinks he's meant to fly, and Troy uses this to make money. | |
| 35 | Dexter's Big Gulp | Troy and Goose get a crystal. Dexter accidentally swallows it. Only special berries can save him. | |
| 36 | Magic Medicine | Chief Kapuna has Illoka fever. Lopaka and Flipper get the cure from Dexter's grotto. Troy is very interested in the plant. | |
| 37 | Terrible Titan of Tabu | Dexter gets a Quetzo machine from a cave to invade Flipper's palace. Nola helps Lopaka find its weakness. | |
| 38 | The Crystal Cave | Dexter steals a power crystal. Troy causes a cave-in. Flipper saves the crystal. Lopaka proves Spike didn't steal a mask. | |
| 39 | Big Bones | Dexter steals an ancient key from Troy. He accidentally brings a dinosaur back to life. Lopaka lures it away. | |
| 40 | Ghosts and Monsters | Lopaka finds Nola and Spike stranded. He helps them defeat the Morgue beast. | |
| 41 | Legend of the Sea Dragons | Troy captures a sea dragon. Dexter takes an egg. Lopaka rescues the dragon and her baby, making Dexter take their place. | |
| 42 | Goose's Ghost | Spike tricks Goose into looking for a sunken ship. Their submarine endangers Ray's family. The ghost mystery is solved. | |
| 43 | Electric Soup | Lopaka and Flipper find a crystal that causes storms. Goose messes with it, forcing Lopaka to get it back. | |
| 44 | Day of Rest | Dexter babysits Inky, but barracudas kidnap her. Flipper and Lopaka help rescue her. Goose and Spike face a giant spider. | |
| 45 | All Great Creatures | Troy captures Flipper, Dexter, and sharks as birthday gifts. Flipper convinces Jeffrey to let him stay free. | |
| 46 | The Carnival | Dexter gets Orci to run a carnival. Flipper saves Orci's mother from Troy's trap and reclaims his place. | |
| 47 | The Visitors | Professor Hefty and Jessica visit. Dexter unleashes an ancient crab. Flipper becomes deaf but defeats the crab. Spike exposes Jessica as a thief. | |
| 48 | Fire and Ice | Dexter gets the fire crystal and tries to boil Quetzo. The ice crystal freezes Tabu Island. Lopaka gets the ice crystal and unites it with the fire crystal. | |
| 49 | Flipper's Twin | Dexter hires Storm, a dolphin raised by sharks, to replace Flipper. Lopaka rescues Flipper, who convinces Storm that Dexter used him. | |
| 50 | Holiday Island | Holidaymakers come to Illoka, bringing modern ways. A sea snake rages due to a forgotten tradition. Lopaka makes a tribute. | |
| 51 | Mirror, Mirror | Flipper finds a control panel and a weapon. Lopaka frees the weapon and crystal to save Spike and Bolo from a mine. | |
| 52 | Edge of Doom | Dexter takes all seven crystals from Flipper and gives them to Troy. Spike stops Troy's experiment. Dexter's attempt to finish the job destroys Tabu. |
Season 3 (2003-05)
| # | Title | Summary | Air Date |
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| 53 | Something Old, Something New | Earthquakes hit Quetzo. Dexter takes over. Flipper, Lopaka, and a lab dolphin named Ultra drive Dexter out. | 1 December 2003 |
| 54 | Starstruck | New pirates, Barnacle Crab, Kim, and Simon, arrive in Illoka pretending to be filmmakers. Flipper, with Dexter's help, rescues Ottie. | 2 December 2003 |
| 55 | Sink or Swim | Bolo hides on Barnacle's sub and gets trapped. Ultra faces her fear of currents to help Flipper and Lopaka rescue Bolo. | 3 December 2003 |
| 56 | Island Idol | Illoka holds a talent show. Lopaka finds out Barnacle and his crew are pirates. Lopaka exposes them at the show. | 5 February 2004 |
| 57 | Blasts from the Past | Flipper and Lopaka travel back in time to return Neptune's cursed statue to the sea. They sink it again when Captain Redbeard gets it. | 18 February 2004 |
| 58 | Dolphin Deception | Flipper, Lopaka, and friends plan to remove Barnacle's ship. Ultra is spying but helps stop Dexter from sabotaging their plan. | 12 September 2004 |
| 59 | Murky Waters | The pirates return. Flipper drives Barnacle and Kim away. Lopaka saves Simon from drowning. | 14 September 2004 |
| 60 | Leaps of Faith | Simon takes Puffy. Flipper gets captured trying to rescue him. Bolo also gets captured. Lopaka rescues them, and Ultra joins Flipper. | |
| 61 | Secrets and Lies | Dexter gets dynamite from the pirates. Lopaka has to tell his people his secrets. The Milahouni and dolphins stop Dexter's plan. | |
| 62 | Crash Course Crisis | Lopaka can't rest with his secrets out. A giant shark causes terror. Flipper gets it to save Illoka from an unmanned pirate ship. | |
| 63 | Dads and Lads | Lopaka gets hurt and is stranded with Bermana. Dexter captures Flipper's father. Flipper rescues Lopaka, and Bermana rescues Flipper's father and Dexter. | |
| 64 | Charming Disarmings | Captain Barnacle is dumping trash in the sea. Sparky, an electric eel, helps short circuit the pirate ship. | |
| 65 | Friends in Need | Kim leaves her uncle and gets trapped with Nola and Capuna in a cave. She sends Lopaka and the dolphins to save them. She then rescues Barnacle and Simon from a sea abyss. | |
| 66 | Pipe Dreams | A bad note from Dexter's organ hurts Flipper. Dexter takes Ultra hostage. The Quetzo fish give Dexter a pipe, allowing Flipper to stop the organ and expel Dexter. | |
| 67 | Dexter's Demons | Dexter brings a demonic statue to life, awakening gargoyles in Quetzo. The gargoyles turn against Dexter. Flipper and Dexter work together to break the magic. | |
| 68 | Tossed, Lost and Bossed | After a storm, Flipper rescues Inky, who was captured by vampire fish. Dexter traps Flipper, but Dolores makes Dexter rescue him. | |
| 69 | Bad Boy Flipper | Lopaka and Nola go on the Quest of Courage. Dexter uses a charm to control Flipper. Lopaka gives up the quest and convinces Dexter to help save Flipper, Illoka, and Quetzo. | |
| 70 | In Sickness and Health | Dexter gets hurt. The Pirates go to Illoka for food. Captain Barnacle eats poisonous fruit, but the Milehouni provide the cure. Quetzo helps Dexter. | |
| 71 | Space Junked | Space junk crashes into the Quetzo school. Barnacle gets it, but his rival Slapbeard takes it and captures Kim and Lopaka. The dolphins call the coast guard. | |
| 72 | Roboshark | Kim gets a robotic shark but loses the remote to Dexter. Dexter uses it to capture Flipper. The sharks free Flipper to get their jobs back. Lopaka chases what he thinks are explosives. | |
| 73 | He Ain't Heavy, He's My Statue | Catfish burglar Lulu La Rue kidnaps Ottie. Ultra rescues Ottie and sees Neptune's statue. To rescue Ultra, the pirates must winch her out, losing the statue. | 1 January 2005 |
| 74 | Trident Trickery | Bolo bluffs about the Milehouni having the trident, making Barnacle kidnap Chief Kapuna. The Milehouni create a fake trident for Kapuna's release. | 12 January 2005 |
| 75 | Guess Who's Coming for Dinner | The dolphins and Lopaka go on a journey, leaving Dexter free to take over Quetzo. Ottie, Ray, and Puffy outsmart Dexter. Flipper's group rescues a fish named Bluey and the pirates from a big fish. | 18 January 2005 |
| 76 | Family Ties | Lopaka disables the pirates' radar. Ultra finds her family. With friends and pirates, they drive away hostile swordfish. | 22 January 2005 |
| 77 | Trident Au Go Go | Lopaka, Flipper, and Ultra reach Seadom, where superstar Dolores has Neptune's trident. Dexter gets it and gives it to Barnacle, but Dolores helps get it back. | 23 January |
| 78 | Destiny's Children | Dexter steals the trident and gives it to the pirates. Storms grow. Lopaka convinces Kim to give up the statue. Flipper and Lopaka drop the statue into the abyss, freeing Quetzo and Illoka from curses. | 25 January 2005 |
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