Marcia is so excited to have her first slumber party at the house with all of her friends. All of the girls are having a good time, until Principal Randolph (E. G. Marshall guest stars) calls with unfortunate news.
A misunderstanding almost ruins the friendship between young Ernie (Barry Livingston) and his closest pal.
In this dramatic second half, the kids unwittingly travel into the alligator infested Everglades, and are stranded when their boat springs a leak.
Flipper takes new friends on an astounding journey! The very special bond that Bud and Sandy have forged with Flipper will always exist, but they're going away to school, leaving Flipper feeling lonely and sad.