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The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show
★ 7.6/10•1960•25m•TV-G•Comedy•Family
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Nip it in the bud!

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.

Aaron Ruben · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime25m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 3, 1960

Episodes

Episode 1 - The New HousekeeperE125m

The New Housekeeper

Sheriff Andy Taylor and his young son Opie are in need of a new housekeeper. Andy's Aunt Bee looks like the perfect candidate and moves in, but her presence causes friction with Opie.

Oct 3, 1960

Episode 2 - The ManhuntE225m

The Manhunt

Andy and his bumbling deputy, Barney Fife, offer to help track down an escaped convict, but the captain of the state police scoffs at the small-town sheriff's help.

Oct 10, 1960

Episode 3 - The Guitar PlayerE325m

The Guitar Player

A gifted guitar player (James Best) who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom -- with a little push from Andy.

Oct 17, 1960

Episode 4 - Ellie Comes to TownE425m

Ellie Comes to Town

When Mayberry's local pharmacist falls ill, his niece Ellie Walker steps in as a temporary replacement -- and creates turmoil with the town's resident hypochondriac.

Oct 24, 1960

Episode 5 - Irresistible AndyE525m

Irresistible Andy

It's the annual church picnic, and when Andy invites Ellie to the event, he begins to suspect that she has marriage on her mind -- so he hastily arranges for three of Mayberry's most eligible bachelors to lavish attention on her.

Oct 31, 1960

Episode 6 - Runaway KidE625m

Runaway Kid

Andy must intervene -- and risk breaking a promise to Opie -- when he discovers that one of Opie's young friends has run away from home.

Nov 7, 1960

Episode 7 - Andy the MatchmakerE725m

Andy the Matchmaker

When Barney's bumbling law enforcement techniques are questioned, Andy and Ellie decide to stage a fake robbery -- a scheme that turns Barney into a real hero!

Nov 14, 1960

Episode 8 - Opie's CharityE825m

Opie's Charity

Andy is dismayed when Opie refuses to contribute money to the school charity drive -- but there's a secret reason for Opie's apparent selfishness.

Nov 28, 1960

Episode 9 - A Feud is a FeudE925m

A Feud is a Feud

Andy hopes to finally bring peace to two of the county's longtime feuding families, the Carters and the Wakefields -- by arranging a duel between the two patriarchs of the quarreling clans!

Dec 5, 1960

Episode 10 - Ellie for CouncilE1025m

Ellie for Council

It's a battle of the sexes when Ellie Walker decides to become the very first woman to run for a seat on the Mayberry city council -- and the town's horrified menfolk decide to sabotage her newfound political career.

Dec 12, 1960

Episode 11 - Christmas StoryE1125m

Christmas Story

Mayberry's local "Scrooge," storeowner Ben Weaver, manages to have harmless bootlegger Sam Muggins thrown into jail on Christmas -- but the Mayberry folks manage to celebrate Christmas with Sam in a most unusual way.

Dec 19, 1960

Episode 12 - Stranger In TownE1225m

Stranger In Town

Ed Sawyer, a mysterious stranger, arrives in Mayberry and disrupts the lives of the townspeople because he appears to know everyone's name, intimate details about their lives, and other startling facts about them.

Dec 26, 1960

Episode 13 - Mayberry Goes HollywoodE1325m

Mayberry Goes Hollywood

Lights! Camera! Chaos! A Hollywood producer chooses idyllic Mayberry as the backdrop for his next movie, and the entire town goes into a frenzy as they gear up for the anticipated glamour, fame and fortune.

Jan 2, 1961

Episode 14 - The Horse TraderE1425m

The Horse Trader

Andy performs some slick dealing with an antique dealer to get rid of the town's old worthless cannon. But when young Opie later mimics his father's shady deal to obtain a pair of roller skates, Andy has second thoughts about his own wheeling and dealing.

Jan 9, 1961

Episode 15 - Those Gossipin' MenE1525m

Those Gossipin' Men

Aunt Bee, accused by Andy of being a hopeless gossip, sets out to prove that the men of Mayberry are even bigger rumormongers than the women.

Jan 16, 1961

Episode 16 - The Beauty ContestE1625m

The Beauty Contest

The Mayberry town council wants to end the annual Founder's Day celebration with a beauty contest, with Andy chosen to pick the winner. The result is pandemonium as candidates of all shapes and sizes descend on the hapless "judge."

Jan 23, 1961

Episode 17 - Alcohol and Old LaceE1725m

Alcohol and Old Lace

Opie comes home talking about a "flower-making machine" owned by sisters Clarabelle and Jennifer Morrison, the spinsters who run the local flower shop. Andy and Barney do a little investigating -- and discover the contraption is actually a still and the kindly sisters are in the moonshine business!

Jan 30, 1961

Episode 18 - Andy, the Marriage CounselorE1825m

Andy, the Marriage Counselor

Mayberry newcomers Fred and Jeannie Boone are constantly causing domestic disturbances with their fighting, so Andy decides to play marriage counselor to the bickering couple -- with disastrous results.

Feb 6, 1961

Episode 19 - Mayberry on RecordE1925m

Mayberry on Record

A New York City record promoter arrives in Mayberry, intent on making a recording of the region's local folk music, but Andy becomes wary of the stranger and suspects he might be a con artist seeking some fast cash.

Feb 13, 1961

Episode 20 - Andy Saves Barney's MoraleE2025m

Andy Saves Barney's Morale

When Andy has to leave Mayberry for the day to testify in a court case held in a neighboring town, Deputy Barney Fife is left in charge of the sheriff's department -- and he proceeds to arrest everyone in Mayberry!

Feb 20, 1961

Episode 21 - Andy and the Gentleman CrookE2125m

Andy and the Gentleman Crook

A notorious, nationally known con man dubbed "Gentleman Dan" becomes a hero of epic proportions to Aunt Bee, Opie and Barney when he is held for two days in the Mayberry jail.

Feb 27, 1961

Episode 22 - Cyrano AndyE2225m

Cyrano Andy

Andy makes an earnest attempt at matchmaking to help Barney win the heart of his girlfriend, Thelma Lou. Things go fine at first -- until barney misinterprets Andy's efforts and thinks he's trying to steal her away!

Mar 6, 1961

Episode 23 - Andy and Opie, HousekeepersE2325m

Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

Aunt Bee must leave Mayberry to care for a sick cousin, but not before scolding Andy and Opie for their messy housekeeping habits. The two are determined to clean house before she returns -- a project that suddenly accelerates when she phones to say she'll be coming home earlier than expected!

Mar 13, 1961

Episode 24 - The New DoctorE2425m

The New Doctor

Andy must make a hasty, ill-advised marriage proposal to Ellie Walker after he becomes convinced that the new, handsome young doctor in town is trying to steal his girl.

Mar 27, 1961

Episode 25 - A Plaque for MayberryE2525m

A Plaque for Mayberry

The Women's Historical Society is all set to throw a celebration in honor of the last living descendant of a Revolutionary War hero named Nathan Tibbs, who has been traced to Mayberry. But their excitement turns to horror when they discover that the intended honoree is the town drunk, Otis Campbell.

Apr 3, 1961

Episode 26 - The InspectorE2625m

The Inspector

When a state inspector arrives in Mayberry to check the jail and courthouse, Andy and Barney are shocked to discover he's a by-the-book stickler for rules and regulations. Things look shaky until Andy is able to demonstrate the "Mayberry way" of fighting crime.

Apr 10, 1961

Episode 27 - Ellie Saves a FemaleE2725m

Ellie Saves a Female

Ellie Walker takes pity on a shy tomboy named Frankie Flint and is determined to give a "Cinderella" makeover to the young girl -- much to her gruff father's displeasure.

Apr 17, 1961

Episode 28 - Andy ForeclosesE2825m

Andy Forecloses

Andy, faced with the unpleasant task of serving an eviction notice on a family who has fallen on hard times, tries desperately to come up with a way for the tenants to keep their home.

Apr 24, 1961

Episode 29 - Quiet SamE2925m

Quiet Sam

Barney is convinced that the new, mysterious farmer in town warrants further investigation. Andy finally agrees to pay a visit to the man's farm -- and finds himself drawn into a predicament he never imagined he'd find himself in.

May 1, 1961

Episode 30 - Barney Gets His ManE3025m

Barney Gets His Man

Barney's reputation as a deputy soars when he inadvertently helps capture Eddie Brooke, an escaped convict. But Brooke vows to escape again and head straight back to Mayberry to exact his revenge.

May 8, 1961

Episode 31 - The Guitar Player ReturnsE3125m

The Guitar Player Returns

Mayberry's famed hometown musician -- Jim Lindsey (James Best) -- returns for a visit in his flashy convertible and fancy clothes. But despite all the trappings and signs of showbiz success, Andy senses that all is not well in the life of the popular performer.

May 15, 1961

Episode 32 - Bringing Up OpieE3225m

Bringing Up Opie

After being scolded by Aunt Bee, Opie decides to run away from home -- a plan that quickly turns into a series of eye-opening, and sometimes dangerous, adventures for Opie and a scare for both Aunt Bee and Andy.

May 22, 1961

Actors

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

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