Ep 23. Gift Dolphin

Flipper season 2 episode 23, titled "Gift Dolphin," revolves around the protagonist bottlenose dolphin Flipper and his human friends who live in the picturesque Florida Keys.

In this episode, Porter Ricks, the head ranger at Coral Key Park and Marine Preserve, is in charge of organizing a fundraising event. Being a wildlife lover, he decides to auction off a unique gift: a day spent with Flipper. Bids start pouring in, and the highest bidder turns out to be a wealthy businessman named Max Selwyn.

Selwyn, accompanied by his spoiled daughter Cathy and his assistant Harry, arrives at Coral Key Park eager to spend a day swimming with the dolphins. However, things take a turn for the worse when Selwyn shows his true colors. He is revealed to be a cold-hearted tycoon who sees the dolphins only as a means to make money.

Selwyn, in an attempt to capture Flipper to keep him in captivity and exploit him for profit, hires a group of mercenaries and orders them to use any means necessary to capture the beloved dolphin. The rangers at Coral Key Park, including Porter Ricks and his sons Sandy and Bud, are dead set against Selwyn's plans, and they are prepared to fight to save Flipper.

Things escalate quickly, and soon Flipper finds himself in grave danger. But, against all odds, Flipper and his human friends come up with a plan to outsmart the mercenaries and rescue Flipper.

Throughout the episode, viewers are reminded of the pitfalls of greed and taught the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving natural habitats. Flipper's bravery and the close bond he shares with his human friends are also showcased in this thrilling episode.

"Gift Dolphin" is a heart-warming and action-packed episode that highlights the beauty of nature and the importance of safeguarding it for future generations to enjoy.