The show featured a rotating cast over its four-season run, most notably serving as a breakout role for a future Hollywood star.
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 (1995–2000), also known as The New Adventures of Flipper , is a reimagined version of the classic 1960s television series. Moving away from the Florida Keys setting of the original, this revival brought a more modern, eco-conscious tone to the beloved story of the world’s most famous dolphin. Flipper Tv Series 1995
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.
Played Cap Doremus, the salty, experienced old-timer of the group. Series Legacy The show featured a rotating cast over its
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 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 . Moving away from the Florida Keys setting of
The majority of the series was filmed in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia . The region's pristine waters provided the ideal backdrop for the show’s marine sequences.