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Name: Flipper & Lopaka
Genre: Animation & Cartoon
Released: 1999-09-10
Cast: Keith Scott

1999
2 Seasons
6.2 (323)

Flipper & Lopaka is an adventurous animated TV show that aired on Seven Network in Australia from 1999 to 2005. The show follows the story of a young boy named Lopaka, who lives on a beautiful tropical island named Kahua with his grandfather, Chief Kapuna. One day, Lopaka comes across a dolphin named Flipper, who has washed up on the shore. Lopaka helps Flipper back to the ocean, and they quickly become the best of friends.

Lopaka soon discovers that Flipper is no ordinary dolphin -- he has magical powers that allow him to communicate with other underwater creatures, and to swim at lightning fast speeds. Together, Lopaka and Flipper embark on exciting adventures that take them deep into the ocean's secrets, where they meet all kinds of amazing creatures and battle against evil forces that threaten the safety of Kahua.

The show's animation is bright and colorful, capturing the lush beauty of Kahua and the shimmering underwater world that Lopaka and Flipper explore. Keith Scott provides the voice of Flipper, bringing a perfect combination of playfulness and wisdom to the character. The other voice actors are also top-notch, with excellent performances that add depth and energy to the show.

One of the things that sets Flipper & Lopaka apart from other animated series is its portrayal of Pacific Islander culture. The show's creators, Yoram Gross and Avi Arad, went to great lengths to ensure that the show was not only entertaining but respectful and accurate in its depiction of indigenous cultures. Throughout the series, viewers get a sense of the rich traditions, customs, and beliefs that make Kahua such a special place.

Flipper & Lopaka is also notable for its positive messages and themes. Lopaka is a hero who is always willing to help others, even if it means putting himself in danger. He values his friendships, and he learns important lessons about the importance of trust, loyalty, and compassion. Similarly, Flipper is not just a magical creature but a wise mentor and a loyal friend who helps Lopaka navigate the challenges he faces.

All in all, Flipper & Lopaka is an engaging and entertaining show that will appeal to viewers of all ages. With its vibrant animation, compelling storylines, and positive themes, it is a series that will capture the hearts and imaginations of anyone who loves tales of adventure, friendship, and magic.

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26. Edge of Doom

Dexter steals the seven crystals and traps Flipper in a crevice. He then leaves the crystals for Professor Troy to find. Thrilled, she prepares to raise Quetzo not caring that she will incidentally sink Iloka at the same time. Spike hurries to stop his mother but only when Spike grabs a crystal and nearly kills himself does Troy see the folly of her ways and step back from the brink.

25. Mirror, Mirror

Flipper and Lopaka now have six of the seven power crystals, but Kerava tells them the seventh crystal is the most important of all. Dexter knows that the final crystal is somewhere behind Kerava's mirror. Spike and Bolo are trapped in a mine shaft cave-in. Flipper and Lopaka finally retrieve the crystal and Dexter's weapon. Lopaka uses it to free Spike and Bolo.

24. Holiday Island

Tourists turn up on Iloka to check it out as a possible tourist destination. Chief Kapuna is seduced by the dollar signs and the 'modernization' possibilities. Although Lopaka warns them not to, they begin to abandon their own heritage, which is the reason the tourists were attracted to Iloka in the first place.

23. Flipper's Twin

In "Shark Alley" the meanest and toughest of all the sharks is a dolphin, Storm, who looks just like Flipper. He accompanies Dexter to Quetzo, where he is tricked into believing that Flipper is a despotic ruler who has banished sharks from the city. Furious, Storm helps Dexter kidnap Flipper and send him to imprisonment in Shark Alley. Lopaka and his sea friends find and rescue Flipper.

22. Fire and Ice

Two power crystals, of heat and cold, are found joined together by Goose, but become separated. The ice crystal begins to freeze everything on and around Tabu the hot cristal creats an underwater volcano that threatens to destroy the city. Flipper and Lopaka has to join the both crystals together again to save Iloka.

21. The Visitors

Spike convinces Goose to raise a infamous sunken pirate ship, in the hope that there'll be treasure aboard. Kapuna, thinking the ghost pirate Cutless has finally returned, orders an evacuation. Lopaka disguises himself as the ghost of Paluna and persuades Chief Kapuna to stand up to the ghost and protect their home. Finally Spike confess his prank. He promises not to pull anymore practical jokes.

20. Jessica?

Doctor Hefti, a rival of Troy's, and his daughter Jessica arrive, looking for rare treasures. Spike tries to warn the Milihune not to trust Jessica, but they don't listen. Flipper loses his hearing when he saves a small fish from an explosion. Despite his handicap, Flipper manages to save Quetzo from a vicious creature. Flipper (along with everyone else) is delighted when his hearing returns.

19. The Carnival

Troy, attempts to catch a killer whale to sell to a city aquarium. Flipper proves his friendship to Orkie when he saves Orkie's parents from the cage, but he becomes trapped himself. Lopaka, with the help of Puffy, Ray and Otty, manage to free him just in time. Flipper joins in on the Carnival with Orkie and it's a great success.

18. All Great Creatures

Dexter helps a sea captain capture Flipper, but he and his flunkies are also netted. On a nearby island the sea captain sells Flipper, Dexter and the sharks to a rich Sheik, who has his own Sea World-type adventure park. Lopaka convinces the Sheiks son that the sea creatures deserve freedom, not captivity as playthings. The boy then releases Flipper, Dexter and the others.

17. Day of Rest

On Iloka, it's a traditional Day of Rest. But Spike and Goose have to search for some missing goats and they end up in a cave, trapped by a man-sized spider. Meanwhile Inky is kidnapped by some vicious Barracudas that Dexter has conned, he has to turn to his enemy, Flipper, for help.

16. Electric Soup

A freak storm torments the islands caused by one of the seven power crystals, which Bia accidentally disturbed in order to get her soup's "secret ingredient". In a race to get the crystal, Flipper is struck by lightning and knocked out, leaving Troy to steal it. He recovers and Flipper and Lopaka claim the cristal back with help from the "solar energy" crystal.

15. Legend of the Sea Dragons

Dexter intends to capture a baby sea dragon and bring it up as his faithful pet and secret weapon against Quetzo. Flipper realizes that the dragons are not only important creatures in their own right, but they are part of the delicate balance of the eco-system of the ocean. He and Lopaka go to the center of the ocean to protect the sea dragons.

14. Ghosts and Monsters

Flipper and Lopaka must recover a lost jewel from a cave where ghosts are said to dwell. Meanwhile Nola and Spike find a village of primitive humans called the Hunemili. They want Nola to save them from the Morg: a fearsome creature from legend that steals their harvest. But the kids discover it is a former medicine man who only steals food to survive.

13. Big Bones

Spike uncovers a Dinosaur skeleton on Iloka. Accidently the Dinosaur comes to life with the spirit of a cristal. The Dinosaur almost destroyed his village and the friends has to find a way to help. Just as the Dinosaur is about to devour Dexter, Flipper bangs the cristal stuff and the Dinosaur instantly vanishes. Flipper and Lopaka store the cristall safely with the others.

12. The Crystal Cave

In her ongoing search for the crystals Professor Troy excavates a underwater tunnel and causes tremors on Iloka and in the sea. During the confusion Dexter steals another crystal from the crystal cave and Chief Kapuna is missing his sacred mask. At least Flipper and Lopaka manage to free Troy trapped in a cave and Inky is pulling a quick stunt to recover the crystal from Dexter.

11. The Terrible Titan of Tabu

However Dexter gets a instruction for an Quetzoan machine similar to a giant octopus. Dexter rebuilds the monster and begins the destruction of Flipper's palace. Thinking very quickly, Flipper, Lopaka and Nola try to find a way to clog up the machine's gears. Dexter quickly abandons the machine as it goes berserk. Later Lopaka rebuild it as the new fruit-picking machine.

10. Magic Medicine

Chief Kapuna has fallen sick with Iloka fever. Luckily, Kerava informs Flipper and Lopaka of a secret plant which can save him. In her greed to get her own hands on the plant, she runs into trouble when an electric eel gives her a shock and she falls to the ocean floor, unconscious. Flipper and Lopka bring her to the surface in the nick of time where she apologizes about her selfishness

9. Dexter's Big Gulp

Professor Troy and Goose find a cristall on Tabu and take it despite reading a cryptic warning about sunlight. As Flipper and Lopaka attempt to take the light sensitive crystal from Troy's boat to keep it where it is safe Dexter accidentally swallows it. Troy captures him...waiting till it explodes. Poor Dexter! Flipper can not stand by and watch this happen, and thinks of a plan.

8. Flying is not for the Foolish

Bolo tries to build a flying machine, though, everyone has flying fever. Dexter is impressed with Prof Troy's helicopter and he makes his own comical attempts at flying. Then Bolo and Dexter hit in mid air, accidentally knocking an eagle egg into the water and sending Bolo crashing into the side of a smoking volcano. Now only Lopaka's untried machine can save Bolo and the eagle egg.

7. The Big Wave

Spike and Lopaka's rivalry is getting out of hand and Kerava tells Lopaka that it is time to go away from the village for a period of quiet meditation. While Lopaka is meditating he has a recurring vision of Iloka being devastated by a huge wave. He rushes back to warn everyone. Then he helps Spike who is out surfing and saves the ill Nola. The big wave comes, but luckily no one is injured.

6. Treasure Hunt

On Iloka the big island traesure hunt starts and Chief Kapuna feels sorry for Spike and lets him join in. While the treasure hunt Spike has a good chance of winning because Lopaka helps him come out of quicksand.Than he sees his mother's submersible being menaced by Dexter. What to do? Help his mum or keep going with the race to win?

5. Puffy, the Pied Piper

Puffy finds a conch shell that he is able to play so sweetly that all the young sea creatures follow him and his Pied Piperish music. But Dexter is able to trick Puffy into aiding him in a dreadful plan... to lead all the fishes in the annual Quetzo beauty parade to Peril Rock, right into the net of Spike who brags to net a hundred fish!'

4. Secret of the Seven Crystals

Troy and Goose discover some ancient hieroglyphics which explain the story of the sinking of Quetzo. The symbols tell of seven crystals all with different powers, which when united harness the power of the sun. Lopaka & Flipper must find the crystals first to prevent Troy from fulfilling her plan to raise Qetzo again with the criastals, never mind that Iloka will sink.

3. The Eclipse

In the dark of a eclipse Dexter & his sharks steal Flipper's throne and take it to Dexter's grotto underneath Tabu. Flipper and Lopaka manage to convince Dexter that the throne is haunted, by using a powerful magnet to make it seemingly move by itself. Dexter, fooled by the trick begs Flipper to take the cursed throne away.

2. Strangers in Paradise

A boat arrives at Tabu bearing an archaeologist, Professor Sophie Troy, her son Spike and assistant, Goose. She is hoping to discover the remains of the lost civilisation of Quetzo.Troy's jetski looses control near Tabu and she comes face to face with Dexter who is angry about the humans invading his home, and tries to get rid of her. However, Flipper helps and they're going to stay a while!

1. The Mysterious Iland

Flipper's parents surprise him by announcing they are leaving Quetzo in order to lead productive lives helping others across the seas. Flipper is crowned Prince of Quetzo in their absence. On Iloka, Lopaka is trying to fill Kerava's shoes as village wise man. He teaches the Ilokan children about the dangers of the forbidden island of Tabu.Then Bolo heads off to explore Tabu alone...

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