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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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 1
Helen's niece comes for a visit and proves to be both very pretty and very talented in athletics. Trouble is that she beats Opie in almost every sport there is. She actually really likes Opie as a BOY and needs her Aunt Helen to help her to get Opie to like her.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Budd GrossmanGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, George Lindsey, John Reilly, Mary Anne Durkin
Episode 2
Andy invites Howard to join ""The Regal Order of the Door to Good Fellowship"" lodge. Howard's mother doesn't like the idea of Howard being around the other men, so she concocts a scheme whereby Howard will be denied membership. It's all a big misunderstanding, and Howard eventually is allowed to join the lodge.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Arnold Margolin, Jim ParkerGuest stars Howard McNear, Jack Dodson, Mabel Albertson, George Lindsey, Burt Mustin, Sam Edwards, George Cisar, Ralph Rose
Episode 3
The Barbershop Quartet is missing one singer when Howard develops a sore throat. Andy, much to his dismay,must bring along a chicken thief who is a great singer. Andy has deep misgivings about this fellow and whether he will actually sing or try to break free.
Directed by Alan RafkinWritten by Fred S. FoxGuest stars Howard McNear, Jack Dodson, Hamilton Camp, Ken Mayer, Sam Edwards, Burt Mustin, Blackie Hunt, Vernon Rich
Episode 4
Andy umpires the baseball game for Mayberry but when he calls the final strike for the opposing team, everyone in town is angry at him until Howard Sprague steps up and teaches everyone about being fair to Andy.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sid Morse, Rance HowardGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, John Reilly
Episode 5
When a dignified-looking older preacher comes to town, all the older women want to impress him. Aunt Bee, after someone suggests it, buys a wig--a short blonde one. Later the preacher gives a sermon about having no pretenses. Aunt Bee finally tells the preacher about her wig.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Ronald AxeGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, Ian Wolfe, Carol Veazie, Ruth Thom, Janet Stewart, Lovyss Bradley
Episode 6
The Darling Family comes back, suddenly rich. They want their sons to marry well, and decide they should pick from the women of Mayberry.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Arnold Margolin, Jim ParkerGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Denver Pyle, George Lindsey, Maggie Peterson, Doug Dillard, Rodney Dillard, Mitch Jayne, Dean Webb
Episode 7
Goober is involved in a minor car accident and thanks to Floyd and Aunt Bee, he becomes convinced that he is truly injured and has whiplash. Aunt Bee feels sorry for him and takes him home to care for him--much to Andy's dismay!
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Ron Friedman, Pat McCormickGuest stars Howard McNear, George Lindsey, George Selk, Sue Taylor
Episode 8
Aunt Bee runs for a seat on the city council against the more qualified Howard, who is supported by Andy.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Fred S. FoxGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Maxine Semon, Ruth Thom
Episode 9
Helen and the students of the senior class put on a play but the principal objects to it--and to Helen's involvement with such "scandalous" things--until she figures out a way to show him that what is scandalous is all relative.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sid MorseGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, Leon Ames, George Lindsey, Mary Jackson, Chuck Brummit, Cynthia Hull
Episode 10
Opie and Arnold find an abandoned infant on the courthouse steps.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Stan Dreben, Sid MandelGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Nicholson, James McCallion, George Lindsey, Sheldon Collins, Janie Kelly
Episode 11
When Howard goes fishing with Andy, Opie, Goober, and Floyd, he catches the legandary rare carp "Old Sam". After he decides to put the legendary fish in a Raleigh museum, Howard learns a lesson from Opie that "Old Sam" is such an important part of the town's history that he brings the fish back to lakes surrounding Mayberry.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Howard McNear, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Sam Reese, Lovyss Bradley
Episode 12
Aunt Bee is totally excited about her rose that she has been growing for over a year for the annual flower show. While Opie and Arnold are playing, however,they accidently destroy it.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Arnold Margolin, Jim ParkerGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Maxine Semon, John Reilly, Richard Collier, Ruth Thom
Episode 13
Andy is captured by two escaped convincts and Otis and Howard ride to his rescue.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Arnold Margolin, Jim ParkerGuest stars Jack Dodson, Hal Smith, Charles Dierkop, Joe Turkel
Episode 14
Goober grows tired of being the most ignorant one in town; he goes away fishing and accidentally grows a beard. The beard makes him believe he is smart--and he becomes an unbearable bore to everyone in Mayberry.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by John L. Greene, Paul DavidGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, Richard Bull, George Lindsey
Episode 15
When Mayberry's long time physician retires the townfolk are reluctant to embrace his replacement.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Barry Blitzer, Ray BrennerGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Aneta Corsaut, Sari Price, William Christopher
Episode 16
A stranger comes to Mayberry promising to find the Ross Raiders treasure. Goober, Floyd, Helen and Bee all invest--much to Andy's irritation.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Fred S. FoxGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Roger Perry, George Lindsey, Dick Ryan
Episode 17
With Aunt Bee off visiting realtives and Opie away on a Scout trip, Andy is home alone. He is ready to spend a relaxing evening when Goober arrives to keep him company. He insists on making his special spaghetti recipe. Andy gives in, eats heartily, and then is reminded by Goober of an invitation to Howard's for dinner. Andy goes to see Howard, who did not actually invite Andy at all. They still whip up some spaghetti and eat, but then Andy realizes dinner was a Helen's. He rushes over, but is in hot water for being late so he must endure another dinner of spaghetti.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Budd GrossmanGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, Mabel Albertson, Emory Parnell, George Lindsey
Episode 18
Andy visits Barney in Raleigh, and realizes that Barney isn't as successful as he has always claims. Andy is able to help Barney solve a series of supermarket robberies and help him save his job.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sam Bobrick, Bill IdelsonGuest stars Don Knotts, Luana Anders, Richard X. Slattery, Margaret Teele, Betty Kean, Richard Chambers, Gene Rutherford, Robert Ball
Episode 19
Barney returns to Mayberry and rediscovers an old girlfriend who has become a movie star.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sid MorseGuest stars Don Knotts, Aneta Corsaut, Luana Anders, George Lindsey, Diahn Williams, Chet Stratton, Christine Burke, Patty Regan
Episode 20
Andy's old high school sweetheart moves back to town and has to stay with the Taylors while her house is being fixed. This creates tension between Helen and Andy.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Sid MorseGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Evan MacNeil
Episode 21
Aunt Bee invests in a new Chinese restaurant and realizes she is not up for the stress of being a business owner.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Les Roberts, Ronald AxeGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Lloyd Kino, Ruth Thom, Keye Luke
Episode 22
Floyd gets a rent hike after Howard buys the barbershop.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Arnold Margolin, Jim ParkerGuest stars Howard McNear, Jack Dodson, David Ketchum, George Lindsey, George Cisar, James O'Rear, William Challee
Episode 23
When Howard suggests Mayberry erect a statue of Andy’s ancestor Seth Taylor in honor of all the work he did to make the town the quaint place it turned out to be. However, after a local artist completes the statue and earns the praise of the Taylor’s and everyone else in town, Andy and Aunt Bee get a big shock when Mr. Simmons lets them in on a secret that Seth Taylor worked with his ancestor to swindle the town out of a large amount of money. At first Andy and Bee want to keep this secret under raps, but she soon admits what Seth did during the unveiling speech. In the end, Floyd saves the day by saying that while Seth wasn’t the hero everybody thought he was; he still played a large part in making Mayberry the town what it is today.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Fred S. FoxGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Richard Collier, George Cisar, Dal McKennon
Episode 24
Helen begins to write books for children.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Doug TibblesGuest stars Howard McNear, Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, Keith Andes, Katherine Victor, Elaine Joyce, George Lindsey, Tom Palmer
Episode 25
After Dolly, a retired milk-wagon horse refuses to eat while her owner is out of town; Opie becomes really worried that something is wrong with her. Unsure of what to do, Opie turns to Goober, Howard and Andy for help in getting the horse to eat. It is only after Mr. Simpson returns home from his vacation that he and Opie discover that Dolly refuses to eat because she misses going to work every day.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Seaman Jacobs, Michael MorrisGuest stars Jack Dodson, Tom Tully, George Lindsey, Sheldon Collins, Charles Thompson
Episode 26
Opie has to choose between piano lessons and football lessons.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Leo Townsend, Pauline TownsendGuest stars Hope Summers, Chuck Campbell, Sheldon Collins, Maudie Prickett, Richard Bull, Rockne Tarkington, Johnny Jensen, Kirk Travis
Episode 27
Howard gets an opportunity to appear on television and demonstrate his comedic talents. He's a great hit --except with the people of Mayberry, who are upset that he mentioned them in his jokes.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Seaman Jacobs, Michael MorrisGuest stars Howard McNear, Hope Summers, Jack Dodson, Dick Haynes, George Lindsey, Dick Curtis, Tol Avery
Episode 28
Howard takes a liking to his Little Brother's sister.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Fred S. FoxGuest stars Howard McNear, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Elizabeth MacRae, Peter Hobbs, Scott Lane
Episode 29
Opie has a hard time finishing one of his homework assignments.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Seaman Jacobs, Michael MorrisGuest stars Aneta Corsaut, Jack Dodson, George Lindsey, Joy Ellison, Sheldon Collins
Episode 30
In order to boost business Goober has a contest at the gas station. The printer accidentally prints a ticket for $200 and Floyd wins the ticket--and Goober can't pay it.
Directed by Lee PhilipsWritten by Ron Friedman, Pat McCormickGuest stars Howard McNear, Rob Reiner, George Lindsey, Owen Bush
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Howard McNearFloyd Lawson
Hope SummersClara Edwards
Andy GriffithAndy Taylor
Ron HowardOpie Taylor
Frances BavierAunt Bee Taylor
Don KnottsBarney Fife
Aneta CorsautHelen Crump
Jim NaborsGomer Pyle
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