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.
Opie's Job 0.0
Air date: 1965-09-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Opie and another boy compete for a job at the Grocery store.
Andy's Rival 0.0
Air date: 1965-09-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Malcolm at the Crossroads 0.0
Air date: 1965-09-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Aunt Bee, the Swinger 0.0
Air date: 1965-10-04
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Aunt Bee and a retired politician experience a very fast-paced relationship.
The Bazaar 0.0
Air date: 1965-10-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
A Warning from Warren 0.0
Air date: 1965-10-18
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Off to Hollywood 0.0
Air date: 1965-10-25
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Taylors in Hollywood 0.0
Air date: 1965-11-01
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Taylors visit Hollywood and get to see the making of Sheriff Without a Gun.
The Hollywood Party 0.0
Air date: 1965-11-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Aunt Bee on TV 0.0
Air date: 1965-11-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Cannon 0.0
Air date: 1965-11-22
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
A Man's Best Friend 0.0
Air date: 1965-11-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Aunt Bee Takes a Job 0.0
Air date: 1965-12-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Church Organ 0.0
Air date: 1965-12-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Girl-Shy 0.0
Air date: 1965-12-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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!
Otis the Artist 0.0
Air date: 1966-01-03
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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!
The Return of Barney Fife 0.0
Air date: 1966-01-10
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Legend of Barney Fife 0.0
Air date: 1966-01-17
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Lost and Found 0.0
Air date: 1966-01-24
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Wyatt Earp Rides Again 0.0
Air date: 1966-01-31
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: A wild west show comes to town featuring a wimpy man who is said to be related to Wyatt Earp.
Aunt Bee Learns to Drive 0.0
Air date: 1966-02-07
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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!
Look Paw, I'm Dancing 0.0
Air date: 1966-02-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Opie wants to attend his first dance but first must learn how to dance.
The Gypsies 0.0
Air date: 1966-02-21
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Eat Your Heart Out 0.0
Air date: 1966-02-28
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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..."
A Baby in the House 0.0
Air date: 1966-03-07
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The County Clerk 0.0
Air date: 1966-03-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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).
The Foster Lady 0.0
Air date: 1966-03-21
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Goober's Replacement 0.0
Air date: 1966-03-28
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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!
The Battle of Mayberry 0.0
Air date: 1966-04-04
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Opie does some investigative reporting for an essay on the Battle of Mayberry but finds getting at the truth is harder than he imgagined.
A Singer in Town 0.0
Air date: 1966-04-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: When a famous singer visits Mayberry, Aunt Bee and Clara see their ticket to stardom!
