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The Flip Wilson Show — Storyline

The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson; the program was one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show.

The show consisted of many skits over an hour. It also broke new ground in American television by using a 'Theatre-in-the-Round' stage format, with the audience seated on all sides of a circular performance area.

Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer. Flip also created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!. New parishioners were wary of coming to the church as it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was a con artist. Wilson popularized such catchphrases as "What you see is what you get", and "The devil made me do it!".

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Flip Wilson

The Flip Wilson Show — Series Details

The Flip Wilson Show — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Episode 1 (1970-09-17) — Guests stars David Frost, James Brown and The Muppets.
• E2: Episode 2 (1970-09-24) — Guests stars Roy Clark, Bobby Darin, Stanley Myron and Denise Nicholas
• E3: Episode 3 (1970-10-01) — Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Redd Foxx, The Tempatations and Roger Miller
• E4: Episode 4 (1970-10-08) — Guests stars Perry Como, Charlie Callas, Denise Nicholas and Lola Falana. Flip becomes his Freddie character, trying to juggle simultaneous dates with Lola Falana and Denise Nichol
• E5: Episode 5 (1970-10-15) — Guests stars Raymond Burr, Stanley Myron, The Muppets, Loretta Long and Sunday's Child. Raymond Burr joins host Flip as Colonel Chicken in a comedy bit. Then the muppets join Burr
• E6: Episode 6 (1970-10-22) — Guests stars Louis Armstrong, Charlie Callas, Laura Greene, Pat Morita. Flip brings out Louis Armstrong and shows his administration for the great trumpeter. Then Flip is Reverend
• E7: Episode 7 (1970-10-29) — Guests stars Bill Cosby and Gina Lolabrigida.
• E8: Episode 8 (1970-11-06) — Guests stars Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Robert Klein and Dean Martin. Dean Martin wanders across the hall to chat with Flip. Robert Goulet and Flip debate whether comedians or sin
• E9: Episode 9 (1970-11-13) — Guests stars Moms Mabley, Marcel Marceau, Arte Johnson and Doug Kershaw. Flip and Marcel chat a bit then do a mime competition. Flip as Geraldine is now a beautician, intent on giv
• E10: Episode 10 (1970-11-20) — Guests stars Bobby Darin, Charlie Pride and Ella Fitzgerald. Flip is Reverend Leroy preaching against sin when Bobby Darin as the devil gives an opposing viewpoint. Ella Fitzgerald
• E11: Episode 11 (1970-12-03) — Guests stars Stevie Wonder, Connie Stevens, John Byner and Johnny Brown. Flip and Johnny Brown parodies Holmes and Watson with Connie Stevens and John Byner. Stevie Wonder accompan
• E12: Episode 12 (1970-12-10) — Guests stars Lena Horne and Tony Randall. Flip and Tony Randall are prisoners sharing a cell with Flip annoyed by Tony's fastidious ways. Flip becomes Geraldine as a meter maid try
• E13: Episode 13 (1970-12-17) — Guests stars Sid Caesar, Bobby Darin and B.B. King. Flip welcomes Sid Caesar as a hip saxophonist. Then Sid and Flip are a destitute father and his child in a comedic pantomime. B.
• E14: Episode 14 (1970-12-24) — Guests stars Burl Ives, Slim Gaillard and Sha-Na-Na. Sha-Na-Na opens with a rendition of "Blue Moon." Burl Ives recites Twas the Night Before Christmas while Flip does a silent rec
• E15: Episode 15 (1971-01-07) — Guests stars Bing Crosby, The Supremes and David Steinberg. Flip shops for a lady friend's gift at a store staffed by David Steinberg and The Supremes. Flip and Bing duet a comedic
• E16: Episode 16 (1971-01-17) — Guests stars Steve Lawrence, Zero Mostel and Roberta Flack. Zero Mostel is a crazed street artist who paints Flip in an interesting fashion. Flip and Steve Lawrence are prospective
• E17: Episode 17 (1971-01-21) — Guests stars Muhammed Ali, Lily Tomlin and Bobby Darin.
• E18: Episode 18 (1971-01-28) — Guests stars Bill Cosby, Nancy Wilson and Claudine Langet.
• E19: Episode 19 (1971-02-04) — Guests stars Joe Namath, George Carlin and Johnny Mathis. Flip and Johnny Mathis sing about animals while their dogs steal the show. Flip's Geraldine character breaks up Joe Namath
• E20: Episode 20 (1971-02-11) — Guests stars Art Carney and Barbara Feldon.
• E21: Episode 21 (1971-02-18) — Guests stars Aretha Franklin, David Frostand and Charlie Callas. Flip welcomes guest Aretha Franklin who sings "Someday" and "Mixed-up Girl." The comedy David Frost tries to ferret
• E22: Episode 22 (1971-02-25) — Guests stars Don Rickles, Leslie Uggams and Ray Charles.
• E23: Episode 23 (1971-03-04) — Guests stars Diahann Carroll, Tim Conway and Robert Klein. Flip and Tim engage in a high stakes poker game, then Flip as Freddie bartender at a society party attended by Diahann an
• E24: Episode 24 (1971-03-11) — Guests stars Lena Horne and George Carlin. Flip sings, then does a Q & A with the audience. Flip and George are hip radio personalities in a sketch. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, visits
• E25: Episode 25 (1971-03-18) — Guests stars Lily Tomlin, Hamid Hamilton Camp and Gaylord & Holiday. Flip invites all his guests to do a little dance at the beginning of the show. Lily Tomlin does her Ernestine t
• E26: Episode 26 (1971-04-01) — Guests stars Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan and Johnny Brown.
• E27: Episode 27 (1971-04-08) — Guests stars Tim Conway, Sandy Duncan and Johnny Brown.

Season 2

• E1: Episode 1 (1971-09-16) — Guests stars Lucille Ball, The Osmond's and Ed Sullivan. Flip enlists everyone in a Peanuts parody. Ed Sullivan surprises everyone by crooning "Strangers in the Night." Flip's Gera
• E2: Episode 2 (1971-09-23) — Guests stars George Gobel, Mahalia Jackson, Joan Rivers and Michael D. Roberts. Flip starts with a shell game con on George Gobel and Joan Rivers, then Joan is a cabbie with Flip a
• E3: Episode 3 (1971-09-30) — Guests stars Raymond Burr, Ruth Gordon and Stevie Wonder. Flip mentions some of his stories don't make it on air. Stevie Wonder accompanies himself on the piano on several songs. F
• E4: Episode 4 (1971-10-07) — Guests stars Ruth Buzzi, Erroll Garner and Tim Conway. Flips gives advice to a confused Tim in a sketch. Then as Geraldine, Flip is the new secretary in Tim's office, upsetting an
• E5: Episode 5 (1971-10-14) — Guests stars Sugar Ray Robinson, George Carlin and Pat Boone & Family. Flip is a ice cream salesman serving the Boone family, George Carlin and legend Sugar Ray Robinson. Flip and
• E6: Episode 6 (1971-10-21) — Guests stars David Frost, The Supremes and Willie Tyler & Lester. Flip and David Frost discuss interview techniques. The Supremes harmonize on "Stoned Love" and "We've Only Just Be
• E7: Episode 7 (1971-10-28) — Guests stars The Smothers Brothers and Melba Moore. Flip tries to warn Melba, an innocent South Carolina girl, about the dangers of visiting the big city. Tom and Dick Smothers do
• E8: Episode 8 (1971-11-04) — Guests stars The Jackson 5, Lily Tomlin and Dr. David Rueben. Flip interviews Dr. David Reuben on his best selling sex book. Lily is a shopper in a hurry who enters Flip's grocery
• E9: Episode 9 (1971-11-11) — Guests stars Dom Deluise, Diahann Carroll and The Muppets. Kermit the Frog claims to be Flip, telling Diahann Carroll a kiss will turn him back. Diahann sings "I Feel the Earth Mov
• E10: Episode 10 (1972-01-13) — Guests stars Tim Conway, Andy Griffith and Clara Ward. Flip and Andy Griffith are firefighters who can't prevent the burning of Tim Conway's possessions. Clara Ward and her singers
• E11: Episode 11 (1971-11-25) — Guests stars Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner and Lena Horne. Flip and Carl Reiner get economic advice from Sid Caesar's professor. Flip joins Lena Horne in a duet. Flip overhears Lena rehe
• E12: Episode 12 (1971-12-09) — Guests stars Phyllis Diller, Tony Randall and Billy Eckstein. Flip's guest Phyllis Diller opens with her standup routine. Flip is a pilot about to sent on a dangerous flight by his
• E13: Episode 13 (1971-12-16) — Guests stars Petula Clark, Roy Clark and Redd Foxx. Flip and Redd trade comedy tips in an one upmanship fashion. Flip, Petula, Roy, and Redd join in performing "Let's Fall in Love"
• E14: Episode 14 (1971-12-23) — Guests stars Marty Feldman, Melba Moore and Jimmy Osmond. Flip is a bookstore owner who deals with oddball customer Marty Feldman. Flip joins Jimmy Osmond is an old English song "P
• E15: Episode 15 (1971-12-30) — Guests stars Carol Channing, David Steinberg and The Modern Jazz Quartet. Flip explains how TV works with Carol and David's help. Carol sings "The One Who Done Me Wrong." Flip, Car
• E16: Episode 16 (1972-01-06) — Guests stars Ray Charles, Dan Blocker and Clara Ward. Flip is a returning astronaut who needs sex explained to him by Dan Blocker. Flip, as Reverend Leroy, clarifies contest rules
• E17: Episode 17 (1972-01-13) — Guests stars Tim Conway, Bobby Darrin and Redd Foxx. Flip opens with a funny story about prison phone calls. Flip is then a stand up comedian and Redd Foxx a heckler. Tim Conway te
• E18: Episode 18 (1972-01-20) — Guests stars George Carlin, Aretha Franklin and Dom Deluise. Flip cracks up Dom DeLuise selling him ice cream, George Carlin and Aretha Franklin are also customers. Aretha sings "R
• E19: Episode 19 (1972-01-27) — Guests stars Jim Brown, Johnny Cash and June Carter. Flip is Marvin looking forward to a romantic evening when Jim Brown shows up as an overprotective brother. Jim also meets Geral
• E20: Episode 20 (1972-02-03) — Guests stars Barbara Feldon, B.B. King and Phil Silvers. Flip interferes with his friend Phil Silver's seduction of Barbara Feldon. Flip attempts to direct temperamental star Barba
• E21: Episode 21 (1972-02-10) — Guests stars Sandy Duncan. Jim Nabors and Slappy White. Flip and Sandy Duncan play with Flip's invisible dog. Flip starts a song but Slappy takes over. Sandy solos "Inchworm" then
• E22: Episode 22 (1972-02-17) — Guests stars Roy Clark, Barbara McNair and Stiller & Meara. Flip pays tribute to cows and milk then is joined by Roy Clark in "Walking the Floor Over You." Anne Meara is a nice Iri
• E23: Episode 23 (1972-02-24) — Guests stars Joe Namath and George Carlin. Flip unites with George Carlin to create their newscasters presenting unique news. Flip is taught a new card game by George and Joe Namat
• E24: Episode 24 (1972-03-02) — Guests stars Sammy Davis Jr. and Ed McMahon. Flip becomes Marvin who joins with Sammy Davis Jr. to run their own car rental business. Sammy sings and dances Mr. Bojangles. Ed McMah
• E25: Episode 25 (1972-03-09) — Guests stars Ruth Buzzi, Lee Marvin, Jackie Vernon and Chi-Lites.
• E26: Episode 26 (1972-03-16) — Guests stars Tim Conway, Melba Moore and Bing Crosby. In the recurring skit about Charley's Diner Flip greets truck driver Bing Crosby and plumber Tim Conway. Flip is incarcerated,

Season 3

• E1: Pearl Bailey, The Muppets, Jack Benny (1972-09-14)
• E2: The 5th Dimension, Tim Conway (1972-09-21)
• E3: Melba Moore, Don Knotts, Dan Hicks & Hot Licks (1972-09-28)
• E4: Burns & Schreiber, Ruth Buzzi, The Supremes (1972-10-05)
• E5: Stiller & Meara, Bill Russell, Paul McCartney & Wings (video) (1972-10-12)
• E6: Diana Sands, David Steinberg, The Jackson 5 (1972-10-26)
• E7: Carol Channing, Ed Asner, Donny Hathaway (1972-11-02) — Flip is a stowaway on a ship with Edward Asner and Carol Channing on board. Miss Channing sings "Calypso Pete." Donny Hathaway performs "For All We Know" and "Put Your Hand in the
• E8: Don Adams, The Staple Singers, Roscoe Lee Brown (1972-11-09)
• E9: Burt Reynolds, Roberta Flack, Tim Conway (1972-11-16)
• E10: Joan Rivers, The Temptations, Frank Gorshin (1972-11-23) — Flip's guest Frank Gorshin first impersonates Marlon Brando as The Godfather, then Peter Falk as Columbo. Joan Rivers discusses how terrible it is to be female. Flip becomes Revere
• E11: Raymond Burr, Dom Deluise, Gladys Knight & The Pips (1972-11-30)
• E12: Dionne Warwick, Tony Randall, Burns & Schreiber (1972-12-07) — Window washer Flip joins a meeting of big businessmen portrayed by Randall, Burns, and Schreiber. Dionne Warwick sings "Anyone Who Has a Heart." Burns and Schreiber plays a psychia
• E13: Johnny Cash, June Carter, Jim Brown (1972-12-14) — Featuring Albert Brooks, Bill Russell, Johnny Cash & June Carter

  Opening

  Doze Off Commercial

  "Any Ole Wind That Blows"

  Dave & Danny

  "Ballad Of Moby Dick"

  Chess

  "The Loving G

• E14: Tim Conway, Slappy White, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson (1972-12-12)
• E15: Jim Nabors, James Coco, Barbara McNair (1973-01-04)
• E16: Roscoe Lee Brown, Andy Griffith, Curtis Mayfield (1973-01-11)
• E17: Marty Feldman, Taj Mahal, Howard Cosell, Sandy Duncan (1973-01-18)
• E18: Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Michaels, Ed Sullivan (1973-01-25)
• E19: Ray Charles, Phyllis Diller, The Committee (1973-02-01)
• E20: Dom Deluise, Helen Reddy, Diana Sands & Kreskin (1973-02-08) — Flip portrays Geraldine as she works at a supermarket checkout. Diana Sands bring psychic Kreskin with her so she can know what her date really thinks. Dom DeLuise is Diana's bodyg
• E21: Roy Clark, George Carlin, Della Reese (1973-02-15)
• E22: Ed McMahon, Rich Little, Cicely Tyson, Bill Withers (1973-02-22)
• E23: Tim Conway, Joe Namath, Papa John Creach (1973-03-01)
• E24: Don Knotts, Richard Pryor (1973-03-15) — Flip and guests are in a silent movie sketch. Oscar Brown Jr. and wife Jane sing "The Snake," "Dat Dere," and "Afro Blues." Flip and Richard Pryor are producers thought to be plann
• E25: Buddy Hackett, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Pryor, William Attmore II

Season 4

• E1: Buddy Hackett, Ruth Buzzi, Richard Pryor, William Attmore II (1973-09-20) — Flip tells about Leroy the Terrible and gives his guests a long intro. Child musician William Attmore does several routines with Flip. Flip shares a hospital room with Buddy Hacket
• E2: The Pointer Sisters, Monty Hall, Sandy Duncan, William Windom (1973-09-27) — Flip and the Pointer Sisters reminisce with the siblings singing about the good old days. Monty serves up Let's Make A Deal with Windom as announcer and Geraldine a contestant. The
• E3: Richard Pryor, Booby Sandler, Ralph Edwards, Nat Purefoy (1973-10-04) — Flip tries to impress a lady with outrageous tales but Pryor, as his friend Calvin, starts telling even more outlandish stories. Ralph Edwards hosts a This is Your Life with Flip a
• E4: Redd Foxx, Joan Rivers (1973-10-11) — Joan Rivers acts as a superstitious gambler who wants Flip's seat at the blackjack table which he's reluctant to give up. Then Flip becomes a street painter trying to make it big w
• E5: Leonard Nimoy, Tonald Mingo (1973-10-18)
• E6: Burns & Schreiber, Falumi Prince, Harry Belafonte (1973-10-25) — Flip is a street tie salesman and enlists Harry Belafonte to bring in customers. Harry then performs a soulful ballad. Flip becomes Geraldine, going on a Caribbean vacation where s
• E7: Slappy White, Carol Lawrence, Robert Goulet (1973-11-01) — Flip does corny vaudeville routines with guests Slappy and Robert then Carol Lawrence does an old time burlesque dance. Carol recreates with Flip, her husband Robert and audience m
• E8: Lee Grant, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Andrew Johnson, Hank Aaron (1973-11-15) — Flip explains baseball to Hank Aaron then he directs Lee Grant, a supposedly ordinary housewife, in a TV ad. Hank appears at a BBQ joint run by Flip and Gladys. Gladys and her Pips
• E9: Tim Conway, Richard Pryor & Roman K (1973-11-29) — Flip tells of a man trying to get his mother-in-law to leave. Mental illusionist Romark performs with audience participation. Flip, Tim Conway, and Richard Pryor do improve with on
• E10: Tim Conway, Stiller & Meara, Aretha Franklin (1973-12-13) — Flip opens with a Reverend Freddie story, then deals with Tim as a beserk fast food clown. Jerry Stiller is a dentist with Anne Meara his reluctant patient. Aretha Franklin soulful
• E11: Burns & Schreiber, The Fifth Dimension (1973-12-20) — Flip, in his Reverend Leroy persona, visits old friends Burns and Schreiber who are now monks. Flip tries to include himself in a Fifth Dimension number but they perform "Flashback
• E12: Anthony Newley, Jack Klugman, Roscoe Lee Brown, Franklin Ajaye (1973-12-27) — Flip, Anthony, and Roscoe Lee do a bit about mistaken identity at a restaurant. Later Flip is a horse trainer that needs to substitute one horse for another with Roscoe Lee's help.
• E13: Philip Paley, Ted Knight, Chuck Norris (1974-01-03) — Chuck Norris's appearance is solely as the karate instructor accompanying a 9 year old black belt who interacts with Flip. Chuck is introduced as his instructor and that is all.
• E14: Roy Clark, Bobby Sandler, Melba Moore (1974-01-10) — Roy is a customer at Flip's greasy spoon diner. Then Roy sings two songs including "Rolling in my Sweet Baby's Arms" with the Clark Family Band. Flip tries to romance Melba in a re
• E15: Dennis Weaver, O.J. Simpson, Len Glasgow, Ernie Robinson (1974-01-17) — Flip opens and closes with a heart felt speech. Flip appears Geraldine at a Las Vegas wedding chapel run by Dennis Weaver. OJ is TJ substituting for Killer as the groom.
• E16: Steve Lawrence, Richard Pryor, Kenny Livingston, Keyy Lester (1974-02-07) — Flip does a risque routine about ancient Rome and a special berry. Flip helps best friend Richard with relationship problems when he shows up at 3 in the morning. Steve Lawrence jo
• E17: Tony Randall, Bob & Ray, Lena Horne (1974-02-21) — Don Adams depicts a compulsive gambler who asks Flip to hold $2,000 for him and not return it no matter how much he begs. Redd does his stand up then Flip joins him for a Q&A with
• E18: Don Adams, Redd Foxx, Mac Davis (1974-02-28) — Don Adams depicts a compulsive gambler who asks Flip to hold $2,000 for him and not return it no matter how much he begs. Redd does his stand up then Flip joins him for a Q&A with

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Flip Wilson Show have? 4 season(s) with 96 episodes.

Where can I watch The Flip Wilson Show? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.