Ep 22. Air Power

Flipper season 2 episode 22 "Air Power" follows the adventures of Porter Ricks, his sons Sandy and Bud, and their playful and intelligent dolphin friend, Flipper. In this episode, Sandy and Bud find a downed drone in the ocean and bring it home to study it. Little do they know, the drone belongs to a nearby military base and is top secret.

When the military realizes their drone is missing, they launch a search party and show up at the Ricks' home looking for it. The family is surprised to discover the significance of their find and offers to return it, but the military insists on retrieving it themselves. When their attempts to find the drone fail, they enlist the help of Flipper to search for it in the ocean.

Meanwhile, a group of local boys are wreaking havoc on the base's target range, shooting off fireworks and causing a safety hazard. As the military searches for the drone, they also search for the boys who are causing the trouble. Sandy and Bud join in the search for the boys and end up in an unexpected situation.

As tensions rise between the military and the boys, Flipper comes through and saves the day. With his intelligence and playful nature, Flipper not only helps the military find their lost drone but also diffuses the dangerous situation with the boys. In the end, the Ricks family learns the importance of respecting military property and the boys learn the importance of responsibility and safety.

Overall, "Air Power" is an action-packed episode full of adventure and valuable lessons. The presence of the military adds a layer of intrigue and danger, while Flipper's playful antics and intelligence keep the episode fun and lighthearted. Fans of the series and newcomers alike will enjoy this exciting episode.