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The Andy Griffith Show

Nip it in the bud!

★7.6 1960 – 1968 8 Seasons Sheldon Leonard TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

8 seasons · 249 episodes

The New Housekeeper

Episode 01

The New Housekeeper

Oct 3, 1960 · 25 min

Sheriff 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.

The Manhunt

Episode 02

The Manhunt

Oct 10, 1960 · 25 min

Andy 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.

The Guitar Player

Episode 03

The Guitar Player

Oct 17, 1960 · 25 min

A gifted guitar player (James Best) who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom -- with a little push from Andy.

Ellie Comes to Town

Episode 04

Ellie Comes to Town

Oct 24, 1960 · 25 min

When 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.

Irresistible Andy

Episode 05

Irresistible Andy

Oct 31, 1960 · 25 min

It'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.

Runaway Kid

Episode 06

Runaway Kid

Nov 7, 1960 · 25 min

Andy must intervene -- and risk breaking a promise to Opie -- when he discovers that one of Opie's young friends has run away from home.

Andy the Matchmaker

Episode 07

Andy the Matchmaker

Nov 14, 1960 · 25 min

When 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!

Opie's Charity

Episode 08

Opie's Charity

Nov 28, 1960 · 25 min

Andy is dismayed when Opie refuses to contribute money to the school charity drive -- but there's a secret reason for Opie's apparent selfishness.

A Feud is a Feud

Episode 09

A Feud is a Feud

Dec 5, 1960 · 25 min

Andy 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!

Ellie for Council

Episode 10

Ellie for Council

Dec 12, 1960 · 25 min

It'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.

Christmas Story

Episode 11

Christmas Story

Dec 19, 1960 · 25 min

Mayberry'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.

Stranger In Town

Episode 12

Stranger In Town

Dec 26, 1960 · 25 min

Ed 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.

Mayberry Goes Hollywood

Episode 13

Mayberry Goes Hollywood

Jan 2, 1961 · 25 min

Lights! 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.

The Horse Trader

Episode 14

The Horse Trader

Jan 9, 1961 · 25 min

Andy 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.

Those Gossipin' Men

Episode 15

Those Gossipin' Men

Jan 16, 1961 · 25 min

Aunt 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.

The Beauty Contest

Episode 16

The Beauty Contest

Jan 23, 1961 · 25 min

The 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."

Alcohol and Old Lace

Episode 17

Alcohol and Old Lace

Jan 30, 1961 · 25 min

Opie 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!

Andy, the Marriage Counselor

Episode 18

Andy, the Marriage Counselor

Feb 6, 1961 · 25 min

Mayberry 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.

Mayberry on Record

Episode 19

Mayberry on Record

Feb 13, 1961 · 25 min

A 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.

Andy Saves Barney's Morale

Episode 20

Andy Saves Barney's Morale

Feb 20, 1961 · 25 min

When 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!

Andy and the Gentleman Crook

Episode 21

Andy and the Gentleman Crook

Feb 27, 1961 · 25 min

A 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.

Cyrano Andy

Episode 22

Cyrano Andy

Mar 6, 1961 · 25 min

Andy 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!

Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

Episode 23

Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

Mar 13, 1961 · 25 min

Aunt 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!

The New Doctor

Episode 24

The New Doctor

Mar 27, 1961 · 25 min

Andy 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.

A Plaque for Mayberry

Episode 25

A Plaque for Mayberry

Apr 3, 1961 · 25 min

The 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.

The Inspector

Episode 26

The Inspector

Apr 10, 1961 · 25 min

When 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.

Ellie Saves a Female

Episode 27

Ellie Saves a Female

Apr 17, 1961 · 25 min

Ellie 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.

Andy Forecloses

Episode 28

Andy Forecloses

Apr 24, 1961 · 25 min

Andy, 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.

Quiet Sam

Episode 29

Quiet Sam

May 1, 1961 · 25 min

Barney 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.

Barney Gets His Man

Episode 30

Barney Gets His Man

May 8, 1961 · 25 min

Barney'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.

The Guitar Player Returns

Episode 31

The Guitar Player Returns

May 15, 1961 · 25 min

Mayberry'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.

Bringing Up Opie

Episode 32

Bringing Up Opie

May 22, 1961 · 25 min

After 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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.6 /10

based on 179 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

3 principal cast

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

Where to watch The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas has 8 seasons and 249 total episodes, rated 7.6/10 by 179 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Andy Griffith Show have?

The Andy Griffith Show has 8 seasons with 249 episodes in total.

Is The Andy Griffith Show still on the air?

The Andy Griffith Show has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Andy Griffith Show?

The Andy Griffith Show airs on CBS.

When did The Andy Griffith Show first air?

The Andy Griffith Show first aired on October 3, 1960.

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