Episode 1
PFC Gomer Pyle
Carter postpones his vacation until all his men pass their PFC exams -- and, of course, Gomer is the only one to fail.
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Guest stars Jack Larson, Jackie Joseph, Michael Bell, Marc Seaton
TV series
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964TV-G5 seasons7.1 / 10
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
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Episode 2
Third Finger, Left Loaf
Gomer is asked to be the best man at his friend's wedding, then loses the ring the night before the ceremony.
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Written by Harvey BullockGuest stars Ted Bessell, Douglas Bank, Forrest Compton, John Lupton, Allan Melvin, Claude Johnson
Episode 3
The Blind Date
Carter sets Gomer up with a blind date who thinks he is an oil millionaire.
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Guest stars Maggie Peterson
Episode 4
Home on the Range
Gomer unknowingly finds shelter for a family of hillbillies in a shack which is the target of war games.
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Guest stars Claudia Bryar, Forrest Compton, Dabbs Greer
Episode 5
Gomer Untrains a Dog
Gomer's chosen as companion of a new sentry dog -- and turns the guard dog into a pet.
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Guest stars Sandy Kenyon, Fred Holliday, Forrest Compton, Paul Trinka
Episode 6
Supply Sergeants Never Die
Carter, who says that Supply Sgt. Singer has the easiest job, wagers that any knucklehead could handle the job -- even Gomer.
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Written by Harvey BullockGuest stars Jeff Corey, William Christopher, Tom Allen
Episode 7
Cat Overboard
The platoon goes on sea duty, and Gomer sneaks a stray cat on board the ship, then is ordered to ditch the feline.
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Directed by Christian NybyGuest stars Ted Bessell, Tige Andrews
Episode 8
Gomer Captures a Submarine
Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.
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Directed by Christian NybyGuest stars Ted Bessell, Michael Barrier, Forrest Compton, Brendon Boone, Tige Andrews
Episode 9
The Grudge Fight
Carter challenges the fleet's retired boxing champion to a fight.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Tige Andrews, William Christopher
Episode 10
Gomer, Star Witness
Gomer is the only witness to Carter's auto accident.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Ben Joelson, Art BaerGuest stars Willis Bouchey, Allison McKay, Barbara Stuart, Michael Forest, William Newell, Stacy Harris, Dick Cherney
Episode 11
A Visit From Cousin Goober
Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Bill Idelson, Sam BobrickGuest stars Ted Bessell, Charles Aidman, John S. Ragin, George Lindsey, Thad Williams
Episode 12
A Groom for Carter's Sister
Gomer tries to convince Carter that his sister's fiance is a nice guy.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Bill Idelson, Forrest Compton, Marlyn Mason
Episode 13
Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
Gomer takes care of Carter's car -- which gets stolen and wrecked.
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Directed by Coby RuskinWritten by Art Baer, Ben JoelsonGuest stars Tol Avery, Ken Lynch, Jerry DeWilde, Gary Shaw
Episode 14
Gomer the Peace Maker
Gomer tries to reunite Carter with his girlfriend.
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Guest stars Kathleen Hughes, David Lewis, Robert Patten, Patty Regan, Janice Carroll, Barbara Stuart
Episode 15
Gomer Pyle, POW
On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.
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Written by Carl KleinschmittGuest stars Ted Bessell, Forrest Compton, Paul Smith, Jamie Farr
Episode 16
Gomer Pyle, Civilian
When Sgt. Carter orders him to take a furlough, Gomer becomes a civilian employee at the base.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Buck Young, Forrest Compton
Episode 17
Gomer and the Beast
Gomer tries cheering up a depressed waitress, only to discover that she is the girlfriend of a tough Marine sergeant.
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Directed by Lee PhilipsGuest stars Michael Conrad
Episode 18
Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller
Gomer's fortune-telling Grandma pays a visit.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Enid Markey
Episode 19
Arrividerci, Gomer
Gomer sings an Italian love song to his friend's sister -- and her mother thinks he is proposing to her.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Harvey Bullock, R.S. AllenGuest stars Ted Bessell, Gigi Perreau, Eddie Guardino, Paul Micale, A.G. Vitanza, Lillian Adams
Episode 20
Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
Gomer arranges a date for Carter with his cousin Bridey Pyle.
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Guest stars Warrene Ott, Bobo Lewis, Arlene Howell
Episode 21
Little Girl Blue
Gomer befriends the little daughter of a visiting colonel.
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Written by Carl KleinschmittGuest stars Amzie Strickland, Christine Matchett, Nelson Olmsted, Patricia Wright, Forrest Compton
Episode 22
A Star is Born
Carter becomes the star of a documentary about the Marine Corps.
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Guest stars Jerome Cowan, Forrest Compton, Paul Bryar, Herb Vigran
Episode 23
Gomer and the Phone Company
Gomer tries to repay the $40 he received at a pay phone to the phone company, but gets arrested instead.
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Guest stars Parley Baer, Dort Clark, Molly Dodd, Olan Soule, Chick Chandler, Maudie Prickett, John Dennis
Episode 24
Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
Duke wins an amateur talent contest by picking Carter as the butt of his comedy act.
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Guest stars Buck Young, Forrest Compton, Milton Frome
Episode 25
Vacation in Vegas
Gomer wins a trip to Las Vegas. Problem: whom should he take? Then he and Carter win a fortune gambling.
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Guest stars Joyce Jameson, Tristram Coffin, Robert Arthur
Episode 26
Opie Joins the Marines
Opie runs away from Mayberry to join Gomer in the Marines.
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Guest stars Tommy Farrell, Forrest Compton, Andy Griffith, Ron Howard
Episode 27
A Date With Miss Camp Henderson
Carter bets Gomer he can't get a date with Miss Camp Henderson.
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Directed by Coby RuskinWritten by Carl Kleinschmitt, Dale McRavenGuest stars Susan Oliver, Allan Melvin, Eddie Carroll
Episode 28
Gomer and the Father Figure
Gomer and Carter are taken by an old con man.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinGuest stars Douglas Fowley, Ken Lynch
Episode 29
Desk Job for a Sergeant
Carter decides to resign when he feels his platoon can get along without him.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars William Christopher, David Frankham
Episode 30
Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
finale
Carter prvents a holdup but gives the credit to Gomer.
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Guest stars Ted Knight, Ralph Manza, Joy Harmon, Peter Hobbs
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Cast
Jim NaborsPvt. Gomer Pyle
Frank SuttonSgt. Vince Carter
Roy StuartCorporal Boyle
Ronnie SchellDuke Slater
Ted BessellFrankie
Jackie JosephRosemary
Arthur BatanidesBronson
Rob ReinerBeatnikCredits
- Created by
- Aaron Ruben
- Written by
- Harvey Bullock, Carl Kleinschmitt, Myles Wilder, Ben Joelson, Art Baer, Bob Ross, Garry Marshall, Sam Bobrick, R.S. Allen, Bill Idelson, Tom Adair, Rick Mittleman, Barry Blitzer, Ray Brenner, Aaron Ruben, James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 150
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
Themes
joyfulmilitarysitcomu.s. marineus military
