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SummaryThe Andy Griffith Show is definitely a TV classic. It ran from 1960 to 1968, producing 249 episodes.The main character, Andy (Andy Griffith), was a widowed father of the polite little boy named Opie (Ron Howard) and is a sheriff, who works with nervous and very suspecting Barney Fife (Don Knotts). They all live in the nice southern town of Maybe... Read More

Created By:Sheldon Leonard, Aaron Ruben, Danny Thomas

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Season 1

8 Seasons

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Oct 3, 1960

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Episode 1 • Oct 3, 1960 • 26 m

The New Housekeeper

Sheriff Andy Taylor invites Aunt Bee to stay and help raise his 6-year-old son Opie when his housekeeper, Rose, leaves to get married. Opie objects to the change.

Episode 2 • Oct 10, 1960 • 26 m

The Manhunt

A state police captain errs in not utilizing Sheriff Taylor's intimate knowledge of the area and its people when conducting a dragnet for an escaped criminal.

Episode 3 • Oct 17, 1960 • 26 m

The Guitar Player

Sheriff Taylor twists the law to help a musically gifted citizen leave the community nest by arresting a traveling band on trumped up charges.

Episode 4 • Oct 24, 1960 • 26 m

Ellie Comes to Town

A problem with ethics soon puts a lovely new lady pharmacist on the town's black list over withholding pills from a senior citizen simply because she has no prescription for her regular medication.

Episode 5 • Oct 31, 1960 • 26 m

Irresistible Andy

Andy overthinks his asking Ellie to the church dance (prompted by her uncle Fred) into believing they've tricked him aboard the fast track to matrimony, for which he takes steps to derail.

Episode 6 • Nov 7, 1960 • 26 m

Runaway Kid

Opie's confused when Andy lectures him on the value of keeping one's promises then later asks him to break his promise to not reveal the identity of the runaway kid he just met and befriended.

Episode 7 • Nov 14, 1960 • 26 m

Andy the Matchmaker

To boost his dejected deputy's confidence, Sheriff Taylor concocts a phony robbery, only to have Deputy Fife arrest a man for a crime that never happened.

Episode 8 • Nov 28, 1960 • 26 m

Opie's Charity

Pride in what other people think presents itself to Andy two-fold when he hears that Opie gave only a measly three cents to a school charity fund, and when a two-years-dead husband walks up to say hello.

Episode 9 • Dec 5, 1960 • 25 m

A Feud Is a Feud

For the sake of a determined young couple, Andy aims to end an 87-year-old bloodless feud betwixt their daddies.

Episode 10 • Dec 12, 1960 • 26 m

Ellie for Council

Ellie's run for city council divides Mayberry into a battle of the sexes.

Episode 11 • Dec 19, 1960 • 26 m

Christmas Story

Crotchety old businessman Ben Weaver wants moonshiner Sam Muggins locked up for Christmas but, after seeing the holiday spirit in Andy's jail, he tries to be arrested himself.

Episode 12 • Dec 26, 1960 • 26 m

Stranger in Town

A smiling stranger comes to Mayberry - and danged if he don't know everything about everybody, giving the townsfolk a righteous case of the willies.

Episode 13 • Jan 2, 1961 • 26 m

Mayberry Goes Hollywood

Mayberry gussies up for a Hollywood film crew - exactly what the visiting Hollywood producer and Andy don't want.

Episode 14 • Jan 9, 1961 • 26 m

The Horse Trader

Andy's admonishment to Opie about dealing fairly with others "snafus" when he subsequently trumps up a fanciful story to sell a worthless cannon to an out-of-area antiques dealer.

Episode 15 • Jan 16, 1961 • 26 m

Those Gossipin' Men

When a shoe salesman comes to town, riled Aunt Bee uses him to teach Andy a lesson in men being just as big a bunch of gossips as women.

Episode 16 • Jan 23, 1961 • 26 m

The Beauty Contest

The town council selects Andy to judge the first beauty contest for Mayberry's Founder's Day celebration, much to Andy's utter regret.

Episode 17 • Jan 30, 1961 • 26 m

Alcohol and Old Lace

In tracking down area moonshiners, Barney and Andy hardly suspect the little, old Morrison sisters who've been so helpful to them, but they should.

Episode 18 • Feb 6, 1961 • 26 m

Andy the Marriage Counselor

Nice as they can be to others, Fred and Jennie Boone snap at each other violently at home. Andy intervenes on behalf of the general peace but learns that others can express their happiness differently.

Episode 19 • Feb 13, 1961 • 26 m

Mayberry on Record

Andy suspects that Barney and a few other citizens have been taken in by a slick music-recording man from out of town.

Episode 20 • Feb 20, 1961 • 26 m

Andy Saves Barney's Morale

Barney becomes a laughing stock after being left in charge during Andy's absence and arresting upstanding townsfolk over petty violations. Andy must step in and make the town appreciate Barney before he quits.

Episode 21 • Feb 27, 1961 • 26 m

Andy and the Gentleman Crook

The infamous con man 'Gentleman' Dan Caldwell beguiles nearly everyone from his cell at Andy's jail - all but Andy.

Episode 22 • Mar 6, 1961 • 26 m

Cyrano Andy

With Barney tongue-tied around potential sweetheart Thelma Lou, Andy sticks his big nose in on their behalf only to find himself and Ellie pulled into romantic duplicities.

Episode 23 • Mar 13, 1961 • 25 m

Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

Taylor men are slobs, but picking up after themselves when on their own may be the wrong message to send to Aunt Bee, who needs to feel needed.

Episode 24 • Mar 27, 1961 • 25 m

The New Doctor

Barney and Aunt Bee get Andy worked up over the idea of Ellie dumping him to tie the knot with the new, young, handsome, unmarried doctor in town.

Episode 25 • Apr 3, 1961 • 26 m

A Plaque for Mayberry

That there may be a direct descendant of a Revolutionary War hero living in Mayberry flatters the town, 'til they learn who it is.

Episode 26 • Apr 10, 1961 • 26 m

The Inspector

A new state inspector pays the annual call on Andy's jail only to spot multiple reasons for having Andy impeached and Barney dismissed.

Episode 27 • Apr 17, 1961 • 26 m

Ellie Saves a Female

Ellie crosses the line when she insists on a farm girl wearing make-up and perfume against her hard-pressed father's wishes, leading Barney to commit an abduction.

Episode 28 • Apr 24, 1961 • 26 m

Andy Forecloses

When the Scobey family misses a mortgage payment, Ben Weaver insists Andy serve them a foreclosure notice immediately, but Andy aims to save the Scobeys their home.

Episode 29 • May 1, 1961 • 26 m

Quiet Sam

Barney grows increasingly wary of a reticent new farmer in town, calling up a posse during a thunderstorm when it seems Andy has walked straight into the man's nefarious trap.

Episode 30 • May 8, 1961 • 26 m

Barney Gets His Man

The accidental capture of a wanted man makes Barney the toast of Mayberry. It goes to his head 'til the felon escapes and returns to pay Barney back.

Episode 31 • May 15, 1961 • 26 m

The Guitar Player Returns

Mayberry's own guitar celebrity Jim Lindsey returns, but he's not the conquering musical hero everyone thinks he is.

Episode 32 • May 22, 1961 • 26 m

Bringing Up Opie

After he handcuffs a classmate to a flagpole, Aunt Bee insists the jail is no place for Opie to hang out, but denying him contact with his pa puts him at greater risk.

Andy GriffithAndy Taylor

Ron HowardOpie Taylor

Don KnottsBarney Fife

Frances BavierAunt Bee Taylor, Aunt Bee

Colin MaleAnnouncer, Game Warden, Self - Announcer

George LindseyGoober Pyle, Goober

Howard McNearFloyd Lawson, Floyd Colby, Floyd, The Barber

Tom JacobsTownsman, Audience Member, Cleaver

Aneta CorsautHelen Crump

Jack DodsonHoward Sprague, Ed Jenkins

Hal SmithOtis Campbell

Hope SummersClara Edwards, Clara Johnson, Bertha Edwards

Betty LynnThelma Lou

Jim NaborsGomer Pyle

Paul HartmanEmmett Clark

Mary LansingMartha Clark, Mrs. Rodenbach, A crusader, Dorothy, Mary, Miss Primrose, Miss Roundtree, Mrs. Lukens, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Rodenbach - Ladies' Aid Church Committee Member, Party Guest, Store Customer

Burt MustinJud Fletcher, Jud, Judd, Jubal, Mr. Crowley, Old Geezer, Sam Benson

Robert McQuainJoe Waters, Bill, Fletch Roberts, Ike Gordon, Jim Baker, Lieutenant, Manicure Customer, Newlywed Man, One of the Jenkins men, Postal Clerk, Sgt. Johnson

Richard KeithJohnny Paul Jason, Carter French, Johnny Paul

Joseph CrehanTownsman, Audience Member, Citizen, Council Member, Councilman, Diner Patron, Franklin, Medicine Show Spectator, Singing Townsman, Spectator at Contest, Town Councilman, Townsman at Scene

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Jul 3, 2012

Kadeemluvmusic

Andy Griffith. An icon. A pioneer of modern TV classics. And a wonderful smile. And now, he's gone. Of all the great memories, he showed us how funnier "The Andy Griffith Show" really is and was. It reminded me of a young Ron Howard (before he was an Oscar-winning director) and Don Knotts. But I love the show and Andy, I had an incredible time watching every season and some hilarious moments. Thanks, Andy! Your my best friend. Rest in Peace.

Aug 17, 2010

Jawcl

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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