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.
Cast: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier
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32 episodes
1. The New HousekeeperSheriff 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.TV-GCC25minOct 3, 1960
2. The ManhuntAndy 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.TV-GCC25minOct 10, 1960
3. The Guitar PlayerA gifted guitar player (James Best) who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom -- with a little push from Andy.TV-GCC25minOct 17, 1960
4. Ellie Comes to TownWhen 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.TV-GCC25minOct 24, 1960
5. Irresistible AndyIt'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.TV-GCC25minOct 31, 1960
6. Runaway KidAndy must intervene -- and risk breaking a promise to Opie -- when he discovers that one of Opie's young friends has run away from home.TV-GCC25minNov 7, 1960
7. Andy the MatchmakerWhen 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!TV-GCC25minNov 14, 1960
8. Opie's CharityAndy is dismayed when Opie refuses to contribute money to the school charity drive -- but there's a secret reason for Opie's apparent selfishness.TV-GCC25minNov 28, 1960
9. A Feud is a FeudAndy 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!TV-GCC25minDec 5, 1960
10. Ellie for CouncilIt'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.TV-GCC25minDec 12, 1960
11. Christmas StoryMayberry'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.TV-GCC25minDec 19, 1960
12. Stranger In TownEd 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.TV-GCC25minDec 26, 1960
13. Mayberry Goes HollywoodLights! 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.TV-GCC25minJan 2, 1961
14. The Horse TraderAndy 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.TV-GCC25minJan 9, 1961
15. Those Gossipin' MenAunt 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.TV-GCC25minJan 16, 1961
16. The Beauty ContestThe 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."TV-GCC25minJan 23, 1961
17. Alcohol and Old LaceOpie 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!TV-GCC25minJan 30, 1961
18. Andy, the Marriage CounselorMayberry 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 6, 1961
19. Mayberry on RecordA 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 13, 1961
20. Andy Saves Barney's MoraleWhen 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!TV-GCC25minFeb 20, 1961
21. Andy and the Gentleman CrookA 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.TV-GCC25minFeb 27, 1961
22. Cyrano AndyAndy 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!TV-GCC25minMar 6, 1961
23. Andy and Opie, HousekeepersAunt 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!TV-GCC25minMar 13, 1961
24. The New DoctorAndy 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.TV-GCC25minMar 27, 1961
25. A Plaque for MayberryThe 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.TV-GCC25minApr 3, 1961
26. The InspectorWhen 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.TV-GCC25minApr 10, 1961
27. Ellie Saves a FemaleEllie 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.TV-GCC25minApr 17, 1961
28. Andy ForeclosesAndy, 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.TV-GCC25minApr 24, 1961
29. Quiet SamBarney 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.TV-GCC25minMay 1, 1961
30. Barney Gets His ManBarney'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.TV-GCC25minMay 8, 1961
31. The Guitar Player ReturnsMayberry'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.TV-GCC25minMay 15, 1961
32. Bringing Up OpieAfter 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.TV-GCC25minMay 22, 1961
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas
- Studio
- CBS, Danny Thomas Enterprises, Mayberry Enterprises
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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