Episode 1
Opie's Job
25m
Opie and another boy compete for a job at the Grocery store.
Episode credits
Directed by Lawrence DobkinWritten by Art Baer, Ben JoelsonGuest stars Howard McNear, George Lindsey, Ronda Jeter, John Bangert, Norris Goff
TV series
The Andy Griffith Show
1960TV-G8 seasons7.6 / 10
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The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays 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. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.
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The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays 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. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.
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Episode 2
Andy's Rival
25m
Frank, a teacher from Raleigh comes to Mayberry for a visit. He and Helen get along fine, and Andy suspects something is going on between them.
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Directed by Peter BaldwinWritten by Laurence MarksGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Charles Aidman, George Lindsey
Episode 3
Malcolm at the Crossroads
25m
To get his mind off throwing rocks through windows, Ernest T. Bass is given the job of being a traffic cop. However, when Ernest T. begins throwing bricks through car windows, Malcom Merriweather is assigned Ernest T.'s task, causing Ernest T. to vow for revenge.
Episode credits
Directed by Gary NelsonWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars Howard McNear, Howard Morris, Bernard Fox, George Lindsey, Dennis Bradshaw, Kenneth Butts
Episode 4
Aunt Bee, the Swinger
25m
Aunt Bee and a retired politician experience a very fast-paced relationship.
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Directed by Lawrence DobkinWritten by Jack ElinsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Charles Ruggles
Episode 5
The Bazaar
25m
Warren, enforcing a gambling ordinance to the letter of the law, arrests Aunt Bee and her women friends (meaning, most of Mayberry) for running a Bingo game. Everyone's furious at Warren, particularly Andy, who becomes even more frustrated when Warren resists pleas to drop the charges (in fact, the deputy really digs into his position). Aunt Bee and her friends soon demand a trial. Later, the men of Mayberry (with their children in tow, some of them crying) bother Andy and Opie at home when Warren still won't drop the charges. Eventually, the charges are dropped and Aunt Bee's good name is cleared once more.
Episode credits
Directed by Sheldon LeonardWritten by Art Baer, Ben JoelsonGuest stars Hope Summers, Pamelyn Ferdin, George Lindsey, Jack Burns, Amzie Strickland, Mary Lansing, Sam Edwards, Janet Stewart
Episode 6
A Warning from Warren
25m
Warren is convinced he has e.s.p. and feels that Andy and Helen are in grave danger if they go to the lake. He tries to warn them but they do not take him seriously. He takes it upon himself (with Goober's help) to "protect" them.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. CohenGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, Jack Burns, Charles Smith
Episode 7
Off to Hollywood
25m
When Andy receives a $1000.00 dollars for the rights to a story about him "Sheriff without a gun" that will be filmed in Hollywood, he wants to put it in the bank. Opie, Aunt Bee and Helen all insist he do something fun with it. When they come up with the idea of a trip to Hollywood, the entire town gets involved in sending them off.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Owen Bush, George Lindsey, Maudie Prickett, Jack Burns
Episode 8
The Taylors in Hollywood
25m
The Taylors visit Hollywood and get to see the making of Sheriff Without a Gun.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Hayden Rorke, Eddie Quillan, June Vincent, Yvonne Lime, Gavin MacLeod, Herb Vigran, Ross Elliott, Robert Nichols
Episode 9
The Hollywood Party
25m
Andy has some explaining to do to Helen when photographs of him getting cozy with a famous and attractive Hollywood starlet make it back to Mayberry.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. CohenGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Sid Melton, Ruta Lee
Episode 10
Aunt Bee on TV
25m
While the Taylors were in Hollywood, Aunt Bee won $4800 worth of prizes on a game show. She is the envy of Mayberry, until she her friends think that she's gloating about her winnings. The IRS comes to call, telling Andy that he'll have to pay over $1100 in taxes for the winnings. Aunt Bee sells most all of the prizes to pay the taxes. Worth noting in this episode is that Howard McNear (Floyd the barber), who had suffered a stroke, has a particularly shaky scene, when he's checking out Bee's new dishwasher.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. CohenGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, William Christopher, George Lindsey, Amzie Strickland, Janet Stewart, Jack Smith
Episode 11
The Cannon
25m
The governor comes to town for founders day. The mobile state museum is brought to town for the event. Goober and Warren are supposed to guard the museum and end up firing the old Civil War cannon at two crooks who are attempting to burglarize the museum.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jack ElinsonGuest stars Howard McNear, George Lindsey, Vaughn Taylor, Jack Burns, Robert Karnes, J. Edward McKinley, Justin Smith, Byron Foulger
Episode 12
A Man's Best Friend
25m
Opie makes friends with Tommy, the new kid in town. Tommy is a bit mischevious, climbing up on the roof of Andy's building, and taking out a gun from Andy's gun rack even after Andy warns him TWICE not to. Goober gets a dog which he names ""Spot"" (because there are no spots). Tommy hides one of his walkie-talkies in Spot's collar and he and Opie lead Goober on to thinking that Spot can talk. The tables are turned, however, when Andy uses Tommy's love of horses to teach him a lesson.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Art Baer, Ben JoelsonGuest stars Howard McNear, George Lindsey, Michel Petit
Episode 13
Aunt Bee Takes a Job
25m
Feeling bored and lonely in the afternoons, Aunt Bee asks Andy if it would be alright if she get an afternoon job. After looking through the want ads, she gets hired at a printing company, not knowing that her bosses are counterfeiters.
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Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Milton Frome, Jack Burns, Jason Johnson, Herbie Faye, James Millhollin, Maggie Magennis, Don Gazzaniga
Episode 14
The Church Organ
25m
Clara pleads for a new church organ and Andy gets everyone to pledge money to help buy one, but when the pledges come due no one wants to pay up.
Episode credits
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Paul WayneGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, Bert Remsen, Robert B. Williams, William Keene, Jack Burns, Woody Chambliss
Episode 15
Girl-Shy
25m
Warren is truly shy around women except when he is sleep walking. When he sleepwalks he turns into a Lothario of the first order--and his new conquest-to-be is Helen!
Episode credits
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, Jack Burns
Episode 16
Otis the Artist
25m
Warren decides that Otis needs some contructive rehabilitation acitivity-so he has him take up art. Otis works hard on a large mosaic of a cow that he is proud of-and he gives it as a gift to the Taylors. Much to Andy's embarrassment, Otis wants them to hang it up on their living room mantel!
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen, Bob RossGuest stars Hal Smith, George Lindsey, Jack Burns
Episode 17
The Return of Barney Fife
25m
Barney Fife returns home to Mayberry for a brief visit only to discover that his former girlfriend Thelma Lou has married. Fortunately for Barney, sweet Nettie Albright a secret admirer from days gone by shows up at Barney's high school reunion dance to save the day.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Don Knotts, Aneta Corsaut, Betty Lynn, Alberta Nelson, Edna Holland, Burt Mustin, Ted Jordan, Virginia Sale
Episode 18
The Legend of Barney Fife
25m
Warren gets to meet his idol Barney Fife. Barney is thrilled to have someone worship him (at long last!) but tries to sneak out of town when a real case needs to be dealt with involving an escaped convict.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Harvey BullockGuest stars Howard McNear, Don Knotts, George Lindsey, Ted White, Jack Burns, Harry Holcombe, Frank Cady
Episode 19
Lost and Found
25m
Aunt Bee loses a piece of jewelry then turns it into the insurance office to collect a claim on it. Then she eventually finds the jewelry. She spends the money that the insurance gave her.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by John L. Greene, Paul DavidGuest stars Hope Summers, Arthur Malet, George Lindsey, Jack Burns, Jack Dodson
Episode 20
Wyatt Earp Rides Again
25m
A wild west show comes to town featuring a wimpy man who is said to be related to Wyatt Earp.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jack ElinsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Pat Hingle, George Lindsey, Jack Burns, Keith Thibodeaux, Richard Jury
Episode 21
Aunt Bee Learns to Drive
25m
Aunt Bee is frustrated at always having to rely on other people (notably Andy) for a ride. When she sees a car that Goober is selling she decides to finally learn how to drive and by this car!
Episode credits
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Jack ElinsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, Raymond Kark
Episode 22
Look Paw, I'm Dancing
25m
Opie wants to attend his first dance but first must learn how to dance.
Episode credits
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Ben StarrGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, Keith Thibodeaux, Ronda Jeter
Episode 23
The Gypsies
25m
Andy orders a group of gypsies out of town after they bother the residents. They soon set up camp outside of Mayberry and place a "curse" on the area in the form of a drought. Everything's later revealed to be nothing more than a hoax, as the gypsies are using a radio to enact their scheme.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Roland MacLaneGuest stars Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, Argentina Brunetti, George Lindsey, Jamie Farr, Vito Scotti, Jason Johnson, Francesca Bellini
Episode 24
Eat Your Heart Out
25m
Poor Andy Taylor. What's he to do when Goober's new sweetheart starts making cow eyes at him? What else? HEAD FOR THE HILLS! Her name is Flora Mahlerbie, Mayberry's attractive new waitress. She charms the patrons all, serves fine pies and juggles her dishes admirably all while managing to remember what the daily blueplate special is. Goober goes for her in a big way but fickle Flora has her eye on anxious Andy. Head for the hills Andy!! "Flora if you wanna be stuck on someone PLEASE be stuck on Goober cause he's crazy over you! You gonna git me in ALL kinds of trouble..."
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Art Baer, Ben JoelsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, Alberta Nelson
Episode 25
A Baby in the House
25m
Aunt Bee is thrilled to be able to help out her niece by babysitting her infant baby. Unfortunately the baby cries only when Aunt Bee picks her up and not when anyone else does it. This makes Aunt Bee terribly upset until a minor crisis occurs and she finally understands what she was doing wrong.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Alvy Moore, George Lindsey, Ronnie Dapo, Jim Connell, Candice Howard
Episode 26
The County Clerk
25m
Andy and Helen try to play matchmaker for Howard Sprague, the county clerk, but his mother wants to keep him close to home (and to her).
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, Mabel Albertson, Nina Shipman
Episode 27
The Foster Lady
25m
In search of a "real person" for his Foster Furniture Polish, Mr. Foster thinks Aunt Bee has what it takes to make his t.v. commercials memorable.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Jack Elinson, Iz ElinsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Sidney Hickox, Ronnie Schell, George Lindsey, Robert Emhardt, Marc London, Sidney Hickox, Eva Kryger
Episode 28
Goober's Replacement
25m
Goober goes on vacation and can't find anyone to replace him at Wally's Gas Station. His new sweetheart, Flora, who used to work at the diner is now available to fill in for him. Business booms while he is gone and she ends up with Goober's job after he quits. Flora becomes obssessed with increasing business at the station and doesn't notice that Goober hasn't been able to find anything else. It takes Andy's country logic to make her realize that she needs to have her priorities straight and make sure her sweetheart is happy!
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Stan Dreben, Howard MerrillGuest stars Howard McNear, George Lindsey, Cliff Norton, Maudie Prickett, Charles Smith, Jason Johnson, Alberta Nelson, Burt Mustin
Episode 29
The Battle of Mayberry
25m
Opie does some investigative reporting for an essay on the Battle of Mayberry but finds getting at the truth is harder than he imgagined.
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by John L. Greene, Paul DavidGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, Norman Alden, George Lindsey, Arthur Malet, Clinton Sundberg, Lovyss Bradley
Episode 30
A Singer in Town
25mfinale
When a famous singer visits Mayberry, Aunt Bee and Clara see their ticket to stardom!
Episode credits
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Stan Dreben, Howard MerrillGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Byron Foulger, George Lindsey, Tom D'Andrea, Jesse Pearson, Byron Foulger, Joel Redlin
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
More about The Andy Griffith Show
Cast
Howard McNearFloyd Lawson
Hope SummersClara Edwards
Andy GriffithAndy Taylor
Ron HowardOpie Taylor
Frances BavierAunt Bee Taylor
Don KnottsBarney Fife
Aneta CorsautHelen Crump
Jim NaborsGomer PyleCredits
- Created by
- Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas
- Written by
- Aaron Ruben, Jack Elinson, Harvey Bullock, James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum, Charles Stewart, Sam Bobrick, Bill Idelson, Frank Tarloff, Lawrence J. Cohen
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 249
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
CBSUnited States- Danny Thomas Enterprises
- Mayberry Enterprises
Themes
americanaaunt nephew relationshipcourthouseenthusiasticfather son relationshipjailjustice of the peacenorth carolina
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