List of The Andy Griffith Show episodes

This is michaels favorite show hahahahahaha also jacey is fat list of episodes from the CBS television comedy The Andy Griffith Show. The first episode aired on October 3, 1960 and the final episode aired on April 1, 1968. There were 249 episodes in all, 159 in black and white (seasons 1-5) and 90 in color (seasons 6-8).

Episode order

Episodes below are listed in their production order, not their original broadcast order. Production order is the order most commonly used for The Andy Griffith Show because it is the order used by the show's syndicator, Paramount Pictures.

Season 1 (1960–1961)

32 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
001	001	October 3, 1960	The New Housekeeper
Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) and his young son Opie (Ron Howard) are in need of a new housekeeper. Andy's Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) looks like the perfect candidate and moves in, but her presence causes friction with Opie. This is the only episode in which Andy is shown owning a pickup truck.
002	002	October 10, 1960	The Manhunt
Andy and his bumbling deputy, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), offer to help track down an escaped convict, but the Captain of the State Police scoffs at the small-town sheriff's help. Andy wears a gun in this episode. Otis Campbell (Hal Smith) makes his first appearance in this episode. This is the only episode in which Barney's mother is shown.
003	003	October 17, 1960	The Guitar Player
A gifted guitar player who has self-doubts about his musical talent gets a chance at stardom - with a little push from Andy. The guitar player is played by James Best, who later played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard. Jim Lindsey buys his guitar picks in Winston-Salem. It is interesting to note that Jim Lindsey gets electric guitar sounds out of an acoustic guitar with no amplifier. Andy makes a reference to Elvis Presley in this episode. It is implied that Jim Lindsey is illiterate. A one-man band from Altoona is said to have passed through Mayberry.
004	006	November 7, 1960	Runaway Kid
Andy teaches Opie about how important it is to keep a promise, only to have that lesson conflict with his need to help Opie's friend who ran away from home. This is the last episode where any references are made about Andy and Barney being cousins. Barney is said to own an automobile in this episode. This bit of information causes a discrepancy with the premise of the storyline in episode 90, "Barney's First Car".
006	004	October 24, 1960	Ellie Comes to Town
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. This is the first appearance of Ellie Walker, played by Elinor Donahue who was fresh from her popular role as Betty on Father Knows Best.
007	005	October 31, 1960	Irresistible Andy
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. Andy tells Barney that his "salt and pepper" suit makes him look like the Adolphe Menjou of Mayberry.
005	008	November 28, 1960	Opie's Charity
Andy is dismayed when Opie refuses to contribute money to the school charity drive - but there is a secret reason behind Opie's apparent "selfishness". Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. In this episode, the town of Mayberry is said to be located in Mayberry County. The size of the county is 267 square miles.
008	009	December 5, 1960	A Feud Is a Feud
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! This plot is derived from the legendary Hatfield-McCoy feud. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Andy wears a gun in this episode. The Carters and the Wakefields have feuded for more than 87 years. On September 14, 1908, Jedediah Wakefield had be taken to the hospital after he was injured by his mule, Emmie. This is the second and final wedding ceremony that Andy performs as justice of the peace in the series. This episode included Andy's Romeo and Juliet monologue made famous during his career as a stand-up comedian.
009	007	November 14, 1960	Andy the Matchmaker
When Barney's bumbling law enforcement techniques are questioned, Andy and Elie decide to stage a fake robbery - a scheme which turns Barney into a real hero! Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Andy states that the Snappy Lunch is one of his favorite eating spots. There is a real Snappy Lunch in Andy Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Barney can always get a job as a brine tester at the Pickle Factory. The poem written on the wall of the bank: There was once a deputy called Fife Who carried a gun and a knife The gun was all dusted The knife was all rusty Cause he never caught a crook in his life
010	012	December 26, 1960	Stranger in Town
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. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Though it was not originally played by Howard McNear, this episode introduced the character of Floyd, the barber. The original Floyd was played by Walter Baldwin. Ed Sawyer was an Army buddy of Joe Larson. Barney compares Ed Sawyer to Tokyo Rose.
011	011	December 19, 1960	The Christmas Story
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. This was the one and only holiday story in the history of the Andy Griffith Show. Ben Weaver is said to be the richest man in Mayberry. Andy and Barney receive a letter from the Hubacher brothers, whom Andy and Barney sent to state prison. Under their picture is the message, "Greetings from State Prison." In a blooper, Andy mistakenly reads the message as "Merry Christmas from State Prison". Ben Weaver gives the following gifts: to Opie, a pair of roller skates; to Billy, a baseball mit; to Effie, a doll; to Ellie, a bottle of perfume; and to Aunt Bee, a sewing basket. Andy, Barney, Sam, and Bess all receive wrapped gifts. Viewers never see the contents. A small problem in this episode was with the mention that Ben Weaver's store sold "spirits." Mayberry was in a dry county.
012	010	December 12, 1960	Ellie for Council
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. This episode was filmed 50 years ago (as of 2010), yet it remains an example of the fight for equality. This was rare on a television show in 1960.
013	013	January 2, 1961	Mayberry Goes Hollywood
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 glamor, fame and fortune. This episode marked the first appearance of Floyd Lawson (Howard McNear) as Floyd the barber. However, his last name is Colby, not Lawson.
014	014	January 9, 1961	The Horse Trader
Andy performs some slick dealings with an antiques 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. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Why did Opie want Jerry Parker's roller skates so badly? Three shows earlier, in episode 11, "Christmas Story," Ben Weaver gave him a pair of roller skates as a Christmas present. He must have worn them out in a hurry.
015	015	January 16, 1961	Those Gossipin' Men
Aunt Bee, accused by Andy as being a hopeless gossip, sets out to prove that the men of Mayberry are even bigger rumormongers than the women. According to Barney, New York City is 900 miles from Mayberry. Floyd the barber's son, Norman, auditions on the saxophone. Norman is mentioned again (in "The Jinx", where it would appear Norman is a bad baseball player), but later in the series run, Floyd is said to have no children.
016	020	February 20, 1961	Andy Saves Barney's Morale
When Andy has to leave Mayberry for the day to testify in a court case held in Centerville, Deputy Barney Fife is left in charge of the sheriff's department - and he proceeds to arrest everyone in Mayberry! This episode marked the first use of a flashback when Barney's girlfriend, Hilda Mae, recounted her date with Barney the night before. In a continuity blooper, Chester Jones appears in two places at the same time. This occurs when Andy drops in on Jud and Chester, who are in the middle of a game of checkers. Andy announces that he is going to replace Barney. Next, Andy goes immediately to Floyd's Barbershop with the same announcement. There at Floyd's, acting as if he has not heard the message previously, is Chester Jones.
017	017	January 30, 1961	Alcohol and Old Lace
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 moonshining business! Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Andy and Barney believe that a still may be located at Fancy Gap. Fancy Gap is a real town in Virginia located not far from Mount Airy, NC.
018	018	February 6, 1961	Andy, the Marriage Counselor
Mayberry newcomers Fred and Jenny Boone are constantly causing domestic disturbances with their fighting, so Andy decides to play marriage counselor to the bickering couple - with disastrous results!
019	019	February 13, 1961	Mayberry on Record
A 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. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. This episode is a rare example of Andy showing poor judgement in the character of another person.
020	016	January 23, 1961	The Beauty Contest
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". Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Floyd runs an ad in the Founder's Day program that reads, "Compliments Of Floyd's Tonsorial Parlor, The Best Clip Joint In Town."
021	021	February 27, 1961	Andy and the Gentleman Crook
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. Dan Caldwell's patented line is "On my word as a gentleman." Dan Caldwell committed crimes in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Jacksonville, Florida.
022	022	March 6, 1961	Cyrano Andy
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! This is the first appearance of Barney's steady girlfriend, Thelma Lou. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Barney learned how to be romantic by watching Rock Hudson movies.
023	023	March 13, 1961	Andy and Opie, Housekeepers
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 then expected! Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Hope Summers makes her first appearance in the series as Bertha Edwards. In future episodes, she will be referred to as Bertha Johnson and ultimately as Clara Edwards.
024	024	March 27, 1961	The New Doctor
Andy must make a hasty, ill-advised marriage proposal to Ellie Walker after he comes convinced that the new, handsome young doctor in town is trying to steal his girl. George Nader appears as Dr. Robert Benson. Three of Mayberry's previous doctors were Old Doc Carruthers, Old Doc Green and Old Doc Mackenzie.
025	025	April 3, 1961	A Plaque for Mayberry
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. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. This episode includes "The Barney Fife Peter Piper Nose Pinching Test For Drunks." In a rare scene, Andy wears a tie with his sheriff's uniform to the award ceremony. What did Nathan Tibbs do to make him a Revolutionary War hero? It was said that he ran eight miles through the snow to set the Mayberry bridge on fire. This act turned back the enemy and allowed George Washington and his troops to capture an entire regiment.
026	026	April 10, 1961	The Inspector
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. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Otis Campbell celebrates his birthday in this episode. Barney plays checkers against himself in this episode. He also enjoys playing parchessi and casino by himself. Inspector Ralph Case compares Andy and Barney to the Katzenjammer Kids. Andy and Barney receive a package from the Hubacher brothers. Andy receives a wallet and Barney gets a leather bookmark. The letter says that Elmer Hubacher had been out on parole but ended up back in prison.
027	027	April 17, 1961	Ellie Saves a Female
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. This episode probably marked the beginning of the television make-over, when women received a beauty treatment and the audience saw the "before and after." The farmer is played by R.G. Armstrong, one of Andy Griffith's real-life mentors and best friend. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
028	028	April 24, 1961	Andy Forecloses
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. In this episode, Sam Edwards portrays Lester Scobey, Margaret Kerry is Helen, and Joy Ellison appears as Mary. In episode 11, "Christmas Story", these actors portrayed the Muggins family. Barney's never-seen girl on the side, Juanita Beasley, is introduced in this episode. She works as a waitress at the Junction Cafe. Her telephone number is 142R.
029	029	May 1, 1961	Quiet Sam
Barney is convinced that the new, mysterious farmer (William Schallert) 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. Floyd Lawson mentions that his wife's name is Melba. During World War II Barney served in the army. He was second in command to a corporal in charge of over 3,000 books at the PX library on Staten Island. Sam Becker is a veteran of the Korean War. Barney believes that Sam Becker is growing marijuana on his farm. The careful attention given to detail is evident in the brief telephone-conversation scene between Floyd and Barney. Pouring rain can be seen through the window behind Floyd. Such detail enabled Mayberry to come alive as a real and believable place.
030	030	May 8, 1961	Barney Gets His Man
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. Andy wears a gun in this episode. A rare camera angle, from the ground up, is used to make Barney appear much taller after he captures Eddie Brooke for the first time.
031	031	May 15, 1961	The Guitar Player Returns
Mayberry's famed hometown musician - Jim Lindsey - 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. This is a followup to episode #3 The guitar player is played by James Best, who later played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on The Dukes of Hazzard. This episode are the final appearances of Elinor Donahue as Ellie Walker and James Best as Jim Lindsey. No further mention was ever made of the characters, nor was any on screen reason ever given for their departure.
032	032	May 22, 1961	Bringing Up Opie
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. It is not mentioned in the episode, but the man named Fred who notified Andy of Opie's whereabouts must have been another sheriff or the driver of the Elm City Delivery Service truck in which Opie fell asleep. Special mention must be given to the background music during the "kick the can" sequence.

Season 2 (1961–1962)

31 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
033	034	October 9, 1961	Barney's Replacement
When a rookie policeman (Mark Miller) is sent to Mayberry for training, Barney mistakenly believes the man is his replacement and quits the police force to become a vacuum-cleaner salesman. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. It is not stated whether Andy's state's attorney friend, Ralph Baker, is related to the little boy that Opie handcuffed to the flag pole in episode 32, "Bringing Up Opie." That youngster's name was also Ralph Baker. According to Bob Rogers, the Green River Ordinance was inspired by a case that occurred in 1924 in a town called Green River, (Wyoming), or as Roger says "Green Wiver." This mispronuciation went unnoticed.
034	033	October 2, 1961	Opie and the Bully
Sheriff Andy Taylor must decide whether to intervene or let the problem work itself out when a bully demands Opie's lunch money at school. Terry Dickinson appears as Sheldon. Could this name have been inspired by executive producer Sheldon Leonard? Mr. Leonard appeared in countless television and movie roles as a tough guy. While spying on Opie Barney tore a hole in a newspaper. The newspaper was the Press Herald.
035	035	October 16, 1961	Andy and the Woman Speeder
Andy gives an attractive young woman from out of town a speeding ticket. She proceeds to manipulate the townsfolk with her charm and wit in order to undermine Andy's case against her. Jean Hagen is the guest star. Floyd Lawson caught three trout and two perch while fishing. Barney caught a frog. Barney imitates Frank Sinatra by singing the first lines of One For My Baby. This episode has a storyline similar to the pilot episode of The Andy Griffith Show. The bribe Opie received was a baseball autographed by the entire New York Yankees team. Though the year of the team was not mentioned, the show was filmed in October 1961. Assuming the ball was from the same season, some of the signatures on the ball would have been: Tony Kubek, Clete Boyer, Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, Bobby Richardson, Moose Skowron, Whitey Ford, Ralph Terry, Roger Maris, and Mickey Mantle. Maris hit his world record sixty-one home runs in 1961, and the Yankees won the World Series (on October 9, exactly one week prior to this show's broadcast) beating the Cincinnati Reds in five games.
036	037	October 30, 1961	Barney on the Rebound
After a tiff with his girlfriend Thelma Lou, Barney goes on a date with a new girl and is tricked into a marriage proposal. Noted actor Jackie Coogan appears as George Stevens. Coogan is well known for his television role of Uncle Fester on The Addams Family from 1964 - 1966. Melissa claims to have attended junior college in Savannah for two years. Barney tells George and Melissa that he would like to be a private detective, or work for J. Edgar Hoover at the FBI.
037	040	November 27, 1961	The Perfect Female
Andy is too obvious in his efforts to find out if a young lady meets his expectations. Karen Moore is the female skeet shooting champion of Arkansas. Barney had once set up Andy on a blind date with a girl named Melinda Keefer from Detroit. Andy said Melinda had fat knees and talked too much. One other time, Barney introduced Andy to a girl who Andy said looked like Benjamin Franklin.
038	041	December 4, 1961	Aunt Bee's Brief Encounter
Aunt Bee takes a shine to an itinerant handyman who has a way with the ladies. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Mr. Wheeler charges Aunt Bee $1.60 to spray her roses. "Goldbrick" Wheeler claims to suffer from a touch of lumbago, even though roofing is his specialty. When Aunt Bee was 18 years old, her family moved to Peoria, Illinois. She was quite skinny in those days.
039	036	October 23, 1961	Mayberry Goes Bankrupt
After the town council forces Andy to evict a poor elderly man for not paying back taxes, a 100-year old savings bond issued by the city of Mayberry is discovered among the man's possessions. Now the city apparently owes him $349,119.27. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Warren Parker makes his first appearance in the series as bank president and town treasurer Harlan Fergus. In later episodes, his name in the show will be changed to Mr. Meldrim. Frank Myers has a pet chicken named Hazel. He also has fifty boxes of different berries for women's hats. In a blooper, Frank states that his medallion is from the "1906 World's Fair in St. Louis" but that World's Fair occurred in 1904.
040	038	November 13, 1961	Opie's Hobo Friend
Opie befriends a hobo who begins to affect Opie's ability to tell right from wrong. The hobo is played by Buddy Ebsen, who is best known for his role as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. Mr. Dave gives Opie his homemade "Gollywobbler Super Fish Catcher". Mr. Dave also shows Opie how to get free gumballs from a machine by using magic. He taps the machine twice, says "tuscarora" (named after Tuscarora Mountain outside of Binghamton, New York) and (with the help of a metal wire) gets all the free gumballs his heart desires. One of the strengths of the series was its realism. An excellent example of detailed realism is present in the Tuscarora scene. Mr. Dave and Opie are standing in front of a store window. A pedestrian walking on the sidewalk on the other side of the street can be seen in the window's reflection.
041	039	November 20, 1961	Crime-free Mayberry
A bogus FBI agent and his accomplice visit Mayberry to officially recognize the town's very low crime rate, and nearly make off with the Mayberry Bank money. Andy sings "John Henry" to Otis and offers to sing "The Wreck Of The Old 97" to Barney. Barney is envious of the new state police facility that recently opened in Mount Pilot. Actual real-life photos of Andy as a youngster are seen in this episode. Floyd's tour group consisted of folks from a New Orleans-bound bus. He refers to Andy as "Dead-Eye Andy", while Barney refers to himself as "Fast Gun Fife". In the presence of the tour group, Otis confesses to Barney that he committed a murder. He killed off a pint!
042	042	December 11, 1961	The Clubmen
Andy and Barney visit a posh men's club, but only one of them is asked to join. Trivia buffs will notice that Andy's sleeves are rolled down in some closeups of him sitting at his desk after giving Barney back his shoes while his sleeves are rolled up in the more distant shots in the scene. The prestigious and exculsive Esquire Club is in Raleigh. Barney is ecstatic about joining but on the other hand Andy couldn't care less. The Esquire Club meets on Thursdays at 8:00 PM. At the club Barney looks sharp in his salt and pepper suit, but he proceeds to make a fool of himself by making dumb remarks about golf scores and the stock market. The coup de grace occurs when the hapless deputy says that baked Alaska came into being after Alaska was admitted to the Union. Marie Simms is one of the biggest blabbermouths in Mayberry. In this episode it is implied that Raleigh is rather close to Mayberry. Remember, Andy and Barney planned to attend meetings every Thursday evening. The real-life town of Mount Airy, NC is 142 miles from Raleigh.
043	043	December 18, 1961	The Pickle Story
Rather than eat Aunt Bee's horrible tasting home-made pickles (referred to as Kerosene Cucumbers), Andy and Barney secretly substitute them with store-bought pickles. Now they must eat them all when they discover that she intended to enter them in the county fair. Don Knotts selected "The Pickle Story" as his favorite episode. When Aunt Bee offers Barney one of her "kerosene cucumbers", he responds "I'll smoke it, I mean, I'll eat it later". A fly lands on one of Aunt Bee's pickles and dies. Barney tells Andy that Aunt Bee's pickles are scattered from Oregon to Nova Scotia. The music playing while Andy, Barney, and Opie gulp down eight quarts of pickles deserves special notice for how well it fits the scene.
044	044	December 25, 1961	Sheriff Barney
Andy receives a visit from another town's councilmen inviting Barney to come be Sheriff. Andy trades places with Barney, so Barney gets a trial run as Sheriff of Mayberry, and it convinces him that he is not quite ready to take over a similar job in a neighboring town. Greendale City Hall was erected in 1902. Barney describes Greendale as a "cesspool" and "another Dodge City." Otis' directions to Barney to the whereabouts of Rafe Hollister's still: Go out Route 22, past Waynesboro, Midville, Thorndyke, Upson, through Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio (he's making for Canada), then back through West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, into Mayberry on Route 10, to 411 Elm St. (Barney's residence). Barney compares the Welch-Osgood dispute to the case of Willougby vs. Perkins. In this episode, Willow Street and Woods Way are said to be quiet and peaceful streets in Mayberry.
045	045	January 1, 1962	The Farmer Takes a Wife
A farmer comes to town looking for a wife and chooses Barney's girlfriend, Thelma Lou, much to Barney's chagrin. The farmer is played by Alan Hale Jr. who later played The Skipper on Gilligan's Island. This episode is the first time Barney says his famous catchphrase, "Nip It In The Bud". The farmer calls Barney his "little buddy," a nickname that The Skipper often called Gilligan. Andy and Thelma Lou devise a plan to turn Jeff Pruitt into a city slicker. They teach him proper etiquette and make him buy the largest suit at the local men's clothier, Carroll's of Mayberry. (As Andy and Jeff arrive at Carroll's, a customer is seen exiting the store. This is Andy Griffith's real-life father, Carl, making a cameo appearance in the series). In this episode Andy gives Barney his first direct order.
046	046	January 8, 1962	The Keeper of the Flame
Opie is blamed for burning down Jubal Foster's barn when Andy and Aunt Bee begin to question in membership in a secret club upon finding a candle and some matches in Opie's bedroom. Everett Sloane guest stars. He also wrote the lyrics to the theme song of The Andy Griffith Show, "The Fishin' Hole", although the lyrics were never performed on the show.
047	047	January 15, 1962	Bailey's Bad Boy
Spoiled rich kid Ronald Bailey is arrested in Mayberry for flouting the law. While waiting for his father to bail him out, Andy teaches him a lesson in taking responsibility for his own behavior. Note that in the episode "Andy and the Woman Speeder", involving an out-of-towner who gets a speeding ticket, Andy both issues the ticket and acts as justice of the peace at the hearing that same day. In this episode, aired just a few months later, no mention is made of Andy's status as justice of the peace (although the sign on the sheriff's office door still states it clearly). Instead, Ronald Bailey, arrested for speeding, must wait in jail for his trial until the circuit judge arrives "in a few days". Ronald Bailey is played by Bill Bixby. Bixby later played Tom Corbett on The Courtship of Eddie's Father and Dr. David Banner on The Incredible Hulk. Andy assigns Barney to watch the bicycles at the movie house. No reason is given as to why he is doing this. Maybe there is a bicycle thief in Mayberry. The visiting hours at the Mayberry jail are 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM daily, except Sunday. While most of the vehicles used in the series are Ford's, Fletch Dilbeck's truck is a Chevrolet.
048	048	January 22, 1962	The Manicurist
When Floyd hires a pretty new manicurist for his barber shop, the men of Mayberry suddenly become interested in fingernail maintenance, and the women become jealous. The manicurist is played by Barbara Eden, who later played Jeannie in I Dream of Jeannie. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Mayor Pike, Barney, Floyd, Sam and Art the butcher describe what they did on Sunday, while gawking at Ellen Brown's shapely legs. Mayor Pike shot three rabbits; Barney did nothing; and Sam caught a half-dozen trout. Floyd and Art say nothing. They are too busy staring! Barney makes some very uncharacteristic remarks about Ellen Brown. For instance, when Floyd asks him how he would treat a girl like that, Barney responds, "a little rough" and he would "rough her up a little," because "women like her expect that type of treatment." It's a wonder that this type of dialogue made it through the production staff of the show, or the censors at CBS in 1962.
049	049	January 29, 1962	The Jinx
After a string of bad luck, a Mayberry resident is convinced that he is a jinx until Andy helps restore his self-confidence. Floyd won't admit that his son Norman is a lousy baseball player. Barney says that Cole Porter records "have that certain effect" on Thelma Lou. To ensure good luck, Barney reads his grandmother's book Signs, Omens, Portents and Charms to Ward Off Bad Luck. Although he is unbilled in the credits and has no lines of dialogue, Clint Howard appears as the cowboy-clad youngster at the church social. In future episodes, Clint will return in the same outfit as Leon, the little cowboy who loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and wants to share them with everyone.
050	050	February 5, 1962	The Jailbreak
Barney's negligence allows a prisoner to escape, launching a manhunt to find him, but the small-town methods of Mayberry prove more effective than the attempts of the State Police in his capture. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Andy wears a gun in this episode. Floyd Lawson owns a shaggy dog named Sam. When Barney was Malloy's cellmate, he said his nicknames were "Puddintane," "Fingers," "Chopper" and "Mad Dog." He makes sure that Malloy knows that he was never known as "Tattletale."
051	051	February 12, 1962	A Medal for Opie
Opie competes in a foot race held by the Sheriff's Department and learns an important lesson in how to be a good loser. Opie runs the 50 yard dash but finishes dead last. His friends Billy Johnson, Aaron Harrison, and Freddie Pruitt finish first, second, and third, respectively.
052	052	February 19, 1962	Barney and the Choir
The town choir's tenor has to drop out and the choir desperately need a replacement. When the choir director finds out that Barney sings tenor, he asks Barney to join the choir, not knowing Barney is a terrible singer. Of course Barney manages to botch every practice and Andy must find some delicate way of telling Barney nobody wants him in choir before the choir's big performance. The Mayberry choir sings "good old 14A" in the hymnal, "Welcome Sweet Springtime."
053	053	February 26, 1962	Guest of Honor
A visitor to town is given the key to the city and prizes. However, Andy and Barney discover that those are not the only things he takes when it turns out their guest of honor is a pickpocket. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode. A convicted thief and pickpocket named Sheldon Davis has just been tossed out of neighboring Pierce County. His alias is Thomas A. Moody. In a hilarious speech to the new deputies, Barney gets himself (and them) so fired up with emotion that even mild-mannered Floyd Lawson is screaming at the top of his lungs. Don Knotts recalled that he "laughed so hard at Howard McNear's screaming, the entire scene had to be reshot 20 times."
054	054	March 5, 1962	The Merchant of Mayberry
Andy uses his wits to help a struggling salesman stay in Mayberry despite strong pressure from the competition, mean old Ben Weaver. The merchant is played by Sterling Holloway, who is best known as the voice of Winnie the Pooh. Weaver's Department Store has been located in Mayberry for almost 25 years. Opie sets up a two-cents-a-glass lemonade stand in Crowley's vacant lot.
055	055	March 12, 1962	Aunt Bee the Warden
When the jail is full, Otis the town drunk is forced to serve his sentence in a less hospitable place: the Taylor home, under Aunt Bee. Andy wears a gun in this episode. The equpiment on his gunbelt changes from scene to scene. Mayberry has a previously unheard of physician: Doc Zack. Aunt Bee uses Roy's Laundry Service. The company makes home pickups and deliveries. There is an actual Roy's Laundry Service located in Andy Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy, NC. It is operated by Roy Hutchins and is located on Spring Street, directly across the street from the Andy Griffith Playhouse. In a fit of rage Andy Griffith had punched a wall with his right hand. This injury was worked into the script of this and the following episode. Aunt Bee is referred to as "Bloody Mary" and the Taylor home is referred to as "The Rock."
056	056	March 19, 1962	The County Nurse
Andy is forced to exert all his persuasiveness to get local farmer Rafe Hollister to take a tetanus shot from the county nurse Mary Simpson (Julie Adams). Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode. Rafe Hollister states that his daddy lived to be 100 years old.
057	057	March 26, 1962	Andy and Barney in the Big City
Andy and Barney are involved in the catching of a jewel thief while on a business trip to the state capital. This is the only episode in which Allan Melvin played the part of a good guy - Detective Bardolli. Barney refers to the big city as "the asphalt jungle."
058	058	April 2, 1962	Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee
A misunderstanding leads Andy and Aunt Bee to believe that they are both anxious to get married. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Mayberry's Dry Cleaner is H. Fred Goss, an incessant gossip. While at the courthouse, Otis tells Andy about Goss sweet-talking Aunt Bee. As the two talk, a rare thing happens - Otis and Andy become equals, two adults. (Otis is usually childlike in relation to Andy.) In a rare occurrence in the series, Opie makes reference to his mother. The viewers get a rare glimpse of the Taylors' bathroom. On many occasions, Frances Bavier stated that "Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee" was her all-time favorite episode.
059	059	April 9, 1962	Three's a Crowd
Romance blossoms for Andy and Mary, the county nurse, but ever-present Barney remains blissfully unaware that three constitute a crowd. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode. Mary Simpson was back again - sort of. Though the name was the same, the actress was different. This time she was a blonde, played by actress Sue Ann Langdon. Barney's favorite pizza topping is mozzarella. He also loves pepperoni. Andy wants to take Mary to Franklyn Woods. It features a lake and a berry patch.
060	060	April 16, 1962	The Bookie Barber
Barber Floyd Lawson takes on an assistant who turns out to be a bookie running an illegal gambling operation on the side. Mr. Medwin charges customers 80 cents for a shampoo and $1.50 for a facial. This is the only episode that features Floyd's "Two chairs - no waiting" sign. This is the first episode in which Barney wears a dress.
061	061	April 23, 1962	Andy on Trial
Andy faces charges of malfeasance in office when a disgruntled traffic offender seeks revenge. Jean Boswell was played by Ruta Lee, who is best known as Alex Trebek's model/sidekick on High Rollers. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. The view outside J. Howard Jackson's office window is the Hollywood Hills. Barney tells Ms. Boswell the Mayberry Hotel is the town's only hotel, but in subsequent episodes, the Palmerton Hotel, the Gibson Hotel, and the Gem Hotel will be shown. This episode concluded with one of the strongest dramatic moments during the entire series. The genius of Don Knotts is displayed in his speech from the witness chair when he defends Andy as a friend and professional.
062	062	April 30, 1962	Cousin Virgil
Barney's cousin Virgil from New Jersey is given a job at the courthouse, but he can't manage to do anything right. He gets over his awkwardness as soon as he learns that people have confidence in his ability. Cousin Virgil is played by Michael J. Pollard. Miss Gratham is the only person to exit the bus in Mayberry. The bus stop is located in front of Franklyn Pharmacy in Mayberry. Rance Howard, father of Ron and Clint Howard, appears as the bus driver.
063	063	May 7, 1962	Deputy Otis
Otis Campbell overcomes his weakness for moonshine and impresses his visiting relatives when Andy makes him a temporary deputy. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode. Otis' brother Ralph is the town drunk in his hometown. The third and final correspondence from the Hubacher brothers comes in this episode when they write on the occasion of their second anniversary in the state pen. They mention in the letter a song sung by Junior to commemorate the occasion: "My Little Grey Home In The West." It made the warden cry.

Season 3 (1962–1963)

32 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
064	073	December 3, 1962	Opie's Rival
Opie becomes jealous when his father appears to be paying special attention to a pretty girl—even taking her fishing with them. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. According to Andy, the spirits of the fire, water, and air are Budjum Snark, Brillen Trant, and Grovely Barch, respectively. According to Andy, a man named Isaac Walton "wrote the book" on fishing.
065	067	October 22, 1962	Andy and Opie - Bachelors
Andy and Opie try to cope when Aunt Bee is away by letting Peggy cook and do chores. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Opie's pal Johnny Paul Jason claims the following: Chewing tar is good for the teeth; if you lick the point of an indelible pencil, you will die in a minute and a half; and eating burnt food will give you a good singing voice. Ollie is a customer of Floyd's. He makes a four o'clock appointment.
066	064	October 1, 1962	Mr. McBeevee
Andy and Barney don't believe Opie's tale about meeting Mr. McBeevee, "a man that walks around in the trees, blows smoke out of his ears, wears a shiny silver hat" and has "twelve extra hands". Opie has an invisible horse named Blackie. Mr. McBeevee's unseen co-workers are Mr. Travers and a man named Charlie.
067	065	October 8, 1962	Andy's Rich Girlfriend
Andy has to deal with the wealthy upper-class upbringing of his girlfriend, Peggy McMillan. Andy and Barney once started on a trip to New Orleans, but Andy's Ford Model A burned out a bearing near DeQueen Junction. Andy ended up selling the car for $12.00. Both Andy and Barney became Boy Scouts second class in the same month. Barney once took second place, behind Andy, in a penmanship contest. Barney was best man at Andy's wedding and is Opie's godfather. Raleigh is said to be 55 miles from Mayberry. While at dinner in Raleigh, Andy orders draft beer and Peggy orders a Sazerac. Peggy orders escargot for her and Andy but Andy refuses to eat it.
068	069	November 5, 1962	Barney Mends a Broken Heart
Andy and Peggy have a fight, and Barney tries to console Andy with dates with other girls. This episode is the first appearance of the Fun Girls. Barney says Mount Pilot is 12 miles from Mayberry, and he jokes that Mayberry rolls up the sidewalks at 9:00 PM. Barney had met the fun girls (Skippy and Daphne) at the Tip Top Cafe in Mount Pilot a few weeks earlier. Skippy suggests the foursome go to a place in Harnett that has dancing and everything, or to a pizza place near the county line. That place serves beer! Daphne suggests they go to the Gigolo Club in Yancey. They have a floor show there. Barney would be content to go to Daphne's and watch a George Raft movie on television.
069	066	October 15, 1962	Andy and the New Mayor
The new mayor of Mayberry, Roy Stoner (Parley Baer), is critical of Andy's work as Sheriff. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Barney tells Juanita he will bring a new Ted Weems record to her house. He claims the music "soothes the savage" in him. Barney's questionable aftershave is Nuit de Paris (Paris Nights). On the bottle it says: "Capture the fragrance of Riviera rose petals and the passion of the Mediterranean moon in a rugged he-man scent". Teasing him, Andy adds: "Caution: User should wear gloves." He and Opie think it smells like paint. Andy was an hour and six minutes late for his meeting with the mayor because he was fishing with Opie.
070	068	October 29, 1962	The Cow Thief
Mayor Stoner steps on Andy's toes as Sheriff by calling upon a crime expert from the city to help solve several cow thefts. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Luke Jensen had been recently released from the Asheville County jail. Andy refers to Luke as a "bad penny" and plans to keep an eye on him. Barney wrote a special report on safety procedures on country roads with a catchy slogan, "Walk on the left side after dark and you'll wind up playing harp." The idea for this episode came from a comment made by Andy Griffith when he innocently mentioned in a story conference a memory he had of a farmer back home who used to put shoes on his cow.
071	072	November 26, 1962	Floyd, the Gay Deceiver
Floyd misrepresents his worldly goods to a wealthy widow pen pal, who suddenly decides to visit Mayberry. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. Ms. Grayson claimed to own homes in Baltimore and Palm Beach. Floyd took a course in Latin while attending barber college. His teacher was fond of the phrase "Tempus edax rerum," which means "Time heals everything." As a girl in Sunday school, Aunt Bee played the queen in the play, Six Who Pass While The Lentils Boil. Floyd has blue eyes. He calls them azure.
072	071	November 19, 1962	The Mayberry Band
The Mayberry band, composed of more flats than sharps, gets ready for its annual trip to the state band competition. Unfortunately, Mayor Stoner won't let them go because they're terrible. Andy comes up with a clever way to fool the mayor into thinking the town band has improved. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
073	070	November 12, 1962	Lawman Barney
Barney loses his self-confidence when two farmers ignore his warnings to stop selling their produce illegally. Allan Melvin guest stars. One of the rare episodes where Don Knotts has a non-comedic scene Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. Until the premiere of Hot in Cleveland in 2010, a 2000 airing of this episode was the most watched episode in the history of the TV Land network.
074	074	December 10, 1962	Convicts at Large
Three women prisoners escape and are holed up in a remote cabin. Barney and Floyd stumble across them and are held prisoners. It is up to Andy to rescue them. (This was Howard McNear's final episode for 1½ seasons as he suffered a massive stroke in 1963). Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
075	075	December 17, 1962	The Bed Jacket
Andy must make a personal sacrifice to obtain a pretty bed jacket that Aunt Bee wants for her birthday. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
076	078	January 7, 1963	Barney and the Governor
Barney hangs a parking ticket on the Governor's car and refuses to tear it up. (The Governor's chauffeur is played by Ron Howard's dad, Rance). Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
077	079	January 14, 1963	Man in a Hurry
A car containing a high-powered businessman breaks down in the slow-paced town of Mayberry.
078	076	December 24, 1962	The Bank Job
Barney, frustrated by Mayberry's careless overall attitude toward security, stages a phony bank robbery to prove his point. This episode marks the first appearance of Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors). Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode. Leon is played by Ron Howard's brother, Clint Howard.
079	077	December 31, 1962	One-Punch Opie
Opie must stand up to a bully by himself.
080	080	January 21, 1963	High Noon in Mayberry
Barney is convinced that an ex-con's visit to town is to take revenge on Sheriff Taylor.
081	081	January 28, 1963	The Loaded Goat
Andy and Barney must contend with a goat with a bellyful of dynamite before he goes "blooie". Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
082	082	February 4, 1963	Class Reunion
Andy and Barney organize a high school reunion and meet their old friends. Andy meets his old sweetheart and realizes why the relationship never worked out. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode. Look Carefully-these are Andy Griffith and Don Knotts actual High School pictures in the yearbook episode! The Mayberry Union High school song is introduced and sung in this episode. Mayberry Union High, Victory is yours well-nigh! We'll hit the line for points every time, The Orange and Blue will try, try, try, try! And when the victory’s won, You'll be our favorite son! Proud waves your banner in the sky, Mayberry Union High!
083	083	February 11, 1963	Rafe Hollister Sings
Rural farmer Rafe Hollister outshines Barney in singing tryouts but Mayor Stoner objects to his unsophisticated appearance. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
084	084	February 18, 1963	Opie and the Spoiled Kid
Opie meets a spoiled youngster, played by Ronnie Dapo as Arnold Winkler, and decides his own allowance should be tripled. Andy refuses, and Opie starts throwing tantrums to try and guilt his father into giving in. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
085	085	February 25, 1963	The Great Filling Station Robbery
Andy and Barney investigate a string of robberies at Wally's Filling Station. A young employee is blamed for the crimes but acts to uncover the true thieves. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
086	086	March 4, 1963	Andy Discovers America
Andy's advice to Opie about his American history homework gets Andy in hot water with the new school teacher, Miss Helen Crump (Aneta Corsaut). This is the first appearance of Helen Crump, who eventually becomes Andy Taylor's wife in the first episode of Mayberry R.F.D..
087	087	March 11, 1963	Aunt Bee's Medicine Man
After worrying about her age and health, Aunt Bee falls for the sales pitch of a fast-talking medicine man and his "Indian Elixir".
088	088	March 18, 1963	The Darlings Are Coming
The Sheriff has his hands full as a clan of mountain musicians descends on Mayberry. This is the first appearance of The Darlings. Trivia buffs will note that Andy's microphone cord is visible in his pants leg as he steps around the Darling's truck at the watering trough. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
089	089	March 25, 1963	Andy's English Valet
English tourist Malcolm Merriweather works off his reckless driving fine by being a valet and chauffeur for Andy. This is the first appearance of Bernard Fox as "Malcolm Merriweather".
090	090	April 1, 1963	Barney's First Car
Barney invests his life's savings in buying a used car which turns out to be a lemon. Guest appearance by Ellen Corby as "Myrt". She went on to play Grandma Ellen on The Waltons. Years later, Don Knotts would be reunited with Andy Griffith on Matlock, where Knotts played Matlock's annoying neighbor who was accused of killing the salesman's partner, who also sold him a lemon.
091	091	April 8, 1963	The Rivals
Opie fails at romance so Barney attempts to show him how to handle women. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
092	092	April 15, 1963	A Wife for Andy
Barney tries to help find a wife for Andy and sets him up with Opie's teacher, Helen Crump. Andy and Helen like each other but Barney now disapproves of Helen after learning that she can't cook and wouldn't quit working if she got married. Guest star: Janet Waldo as Amanda.
093	093	April 22, 1963	Dogs, Dogs, Dogs
Opie brings in a stray dog, a minute later there is a whole pack of dogs, and just at the time as Andy is trying to impress a visiting state official. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
094	094	April 29, 1963	Mountain Wedding
The Darling clan returns to Mayberry to seek Andy's help with a wild mountain-man who refuses to accept Charlene's marriage as valid. Andy and Barney share a song with the family. This episode is the first appearance of Ernest T. Bass (Howard Morris). Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
095	095	May 6, 1963	The Big House
Barney treats the jailhouse as if it were Alcatraz after two thieves are jailed in Mayberry. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.

Season 4 (1963–1964)

32 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
096	100	October 28, 1963	Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee
While visiting in town, Briscoe Darling mistakes Aunt Bee's hospitality for something else, and he decides to court her. When he kidnaps her and takes her to his mountain cabin, Andy must come to the rescue. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
097	101	November 4, 1963	Gomer the House Guest
After being fired from Wally's Filling Station for being "inefficient in his duties", Gomer must stay with the Taylors, who have difficulty adapting to his customs. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
098	097	October 7, 1963	The Haunted House
Andy, Barney and Gomer discover the "real" ghost in Mayberry's haunted house. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
099	098	October 14, 1963	Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army
Determined to get into uniform, Ernest T. Bass attempts to enlist in the United States Army, but is rejected. Allan Melvin guest stars as the Army Recruiter. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
100	099	October 21, 1963	The Sermon for Today
A visiting preacher urges the residents of Mayberry to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life — leading to more work for all.
101	096	September 30, 1963	Opie the Birdman
Opie kills a bird with a slingshot and becomes foster-mother to her three young birds.
102	102	November 11, 1963	A Black Day for Mayberry
Barney lets slip the secret about a gold shipment coming through Mayberry on its way to Fort Knox. Guest appearances by Rance and Clint Howard (Ron Howard's father and younger brother).
103	103	November 18, 1963	Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain
Opie is rewarded for a perfect report card with a new bicycle, but his good grades turn out to be a mistake.
104	105	December 2, 1963	Up in Barney's Room
Barney is evicted for cooking chili in his room at Mrs. Mendlebright's rooming house. He then sets about making the Sheriff's office back room "just like home". Meanwhile, Mrs. Mendelbright's new tenant and fiance turns out to be a con man. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
105	104	November 25, 1963	A Date for Gomer
Barney plays cupid for Gomer when Thelma Lou refuses to go to a dance unless he finds a date for her unattractive cousin. Guest appearance by Mary Grace Canfield as Thelma Lou's cousin, best known as "Ralph Monroe" on Green Acres. In the opening scene Andy and Opie are leaving Floyd's Barber Shop. A substitute actor can be seen portraying Floyd (due to Howard McNear suffering from a stroke).
106	106	December 16, 1963	Citizen's Arrest
Barney tickets Gomer for making an illegal U-turn, only to be arrested by Gomer for the same offense.
107	127	May 18, 1964	Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer announces that he has enlisted in the Marines. Andy takes him to report for boot camp and gives the drill instructor the impression Gomer is related to General Lucius Pyle. Frank Sutton appears as Sergeant Vince Carter. This episode led to the spin-off series of the same name. Andy Griffith and Jim Nabors are the only actors from the regular cast to appear in this episode.
108	107	December 30, 1963	Opie and His Merry Men
Opie and his chums take their roles as Robin Hood and his men seriously as they steal food from their parents to feed a poor hobo living in the woods.
109	108	January 6, 1964	Barney and the Cave Rescue
Barney organizes a rescue party when Andy and Helen are trapped in a cave by a landslide. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
110	109	January 13, 1964	Andy and Opie's Pal
Opie becomes jealous of the attention his father pays to Opie's new friend.
111	110	January 20, 1964	Aunt Bee the Crusader
Aunt Bee leads a protest movement against what she sees as heavy-handed application of the law by Andy, when a chicken farmer's property is condemned to make way for a new road.
112	111	January 27, 1964	Barney's Sidecar
Barney adds a vintage motorcycle to the Sheriff's Department, finding many new police uses for the vehicle. Appearance made by Ray Kellogg.
113	112	February 3, 1964	My Fair Ernest T. Bass
Andy undertakes a difficult task: refine Ernest T. Bass to the point where he would pass for a sophisticated gentleman. Guest appearance by Doris Packer.
114	113	February 10, 1964	Prisoner of Love
A female prisoner (Susan Oliver) tries to use her "womanly wiles" on Andy and Barney to secure her release. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
115	114	February 17, 1964	Hot Rod Otis
Otis Campbell acquires a car and threatens life and limb of Mayberry's pedestrian population. Andy, Barney, and Otis are the only characters to appear in this episode.
116	115	February 24, 1964	The Song Festers
Barney suffers an ego blow when he is replaced in the choir by the surprisingly-talented Gomer. Andy Griffith's wife, Barbara, appears as a member of the singing group. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
117	116	March 2, 1964	The Shoplifters
After Weaver's Department Store experiences a series of thefts, Barney decides to go deep undercover (disguising himself as a mannequin) to get to the bottom of the situation. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
118	117	March 9, 1964	Andy's Vacation
Andy takes a week off, leaving Barney and Gomer in charge. A prisoner also takes off in the resultant confusion. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
119	118	March 16, 1964	Andy Saves Gomer
An appreciative Gomer is willing to do anything to show his gratitude for Andy's saving his life, and proceeds to make a pest of himself. (This was Howard McNear's first episode back after his stroke in 1963.) Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
120	119	March 23, 1964	Bargain Day
Despite Andy's objections, Aunt Bee attempts to save money by buying an entire side of beef at a discount market, but finds her freezer isn't going to cooperate. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
121	120	March 30, 1964	Divorce, Mountain Style
Charlene Darling (Maggie Peterson) gets a mountain-style divorce and, according to mountain lore, must marry Andy. Andy and Barney try to find a way out of the situation. Bob Denver, best known for his role as Gilligan on Gilligan's Island, plays Dud Wash. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
122	121	April 6, 1964	A Deal Is a Deal
Opie gets caught in a phony scheme to sell salve, so Gomer and Barney concoct a scheme to solve the problem.
123	122	April 13, 1964	Fun Girls
Two fun-loving blondes, Daphne (Jean Carson) and Skippy (Joyce Jameson), cause problems for Andy and Barney with their unwanted flirting. First appearance of Goober Pyle (George Lindsey). This is the only episode to feature both Gomer and Goober Pyle, who are cousins.
124	123	April 20, 1964	The Return of Malcolm Merriweather
The bicycling Brit who served as Andy's valet (episode #89) returns to Mayberry, leading Aunt Bee to feel unappreciated.
125	124	April 27, 1964	The Rumor
Andy kisses Helen on the cheek in a jewelry store, and Barney interprets the kiss as tantamount to a secret engagement. The town gets the word and prepares a surprise party for the couple.
126	125	May 4, 1964	Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt
Barney's fear of commitment leads Thelma Lou to use Gomer to make him jealous, and Barney becomes furious when he sees her kissing him. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
127	126	May 11, 1964	Back to Nature
Andy, Barney, and Gomer take Opie and several of his pals on a camping trip. Barney and Gomer succeed in getting themselves lost in the woods, giving Barney a perfect excuse to show off his knowledge of wilderness survival techniques. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.

Season 5 (1964–1965)

32 episodes

Note: This is Don Knotts' last season.

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
128	133	October 26, 1964	Barney's Bloodhound
Barney attempts to train a bloodhound to aid in Mayberry law enforcement. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
129	130	October 5, 1964	Family Visit
Aunt Bee invites relatives to visit and Andy becomes concerned when Uncle Ollie borrows the patrol car to go fishing. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
130	132	October 19, 1964	Aunt Bee's Romance
Aunt Bee's old flame, a practical joker, shows up in Mayberry and resumes his courtship. Andy has misgivings. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
131	129	September 28, 1964	Barney's Physical
A campaign to fatten and stretch Barney gets underway when it becomes apparent he doesn't match up to new Civil Service physical requirements.
132	128	September 21, 1964	Opie Loves Helen
Opie develops a crush on his teacher, Miss Helen Crump, who happens to be his father's girlfriend. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
133	131	October 12, 1964	The Education of Ernest T. Bass
Ernest T. goes back to school to earn a diploma after his girl spurns him as illiterate. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
134	134	November 2, 1964	Man in the Middle
Barney and Thelma Lou have a lovers' quarrel. Andy tries to help but only succeeds in getting caught in the middle. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
135	135	November 9, 1964	Barney's Uniform
Barney starts wearing his uniform all the time after being threatened with bodily harm if he's ever caught off-duty. Allan Melvin guest stars.
136	136	November 16, 1964	Opie's Fortune
Opie finds a wallet containing $50. Opie waits a week for the owner to claim the money but the owner shows up after Opie is given the money.
137	137	November 23, 1964	Goodbye, Sheriff Taylor
Andy goes to Raleigh for a job interview, and chaos prevails in Mayberry, with Barney Fife as acting Sheriff. George Lindsey returns to the show as Goober Pyle. He won't be a series regular until the beginning of the sixth season.
138	138	November 30, 1964	The Pageant
Aunt Bee lands the starring role in the Mayberry Centennial Pageant, but she turns out to be a terrible actress.
139	139	December 7, 1964	The Darling Baby
The Darlings come to town and choose Opie to become the future husband of Charlene's infant daughter.
140	140	December 14, 1964	Andy and Helen Have Their Day
Andy and Helen are supposed to have a day off, but are continually interrupted at their secluded picnic spot by Barney's constant questions. Howard Morris appears as George the TV repairman, instead of his recurring role as Ernest T. Bass. The game warden is played by Colin Male, who was also the announcer for the opening credits.
141	142	December 28, 1964	Otis Sues the County
Otis slips and falls in jail and is convinced by a lawyer that he should sue the county. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
142	141	December 21, 1964	Three Wishes for Opie
Barney buys old fortune-telling equipment which seem to be able to grant wishes. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
143	143	January 4, 1965	Barney Fife, Realtor
Barney decides to dabble in real estate as a sideline and he tries convince Andy to sell his house.
144	144	January 11, 1965	Goober Takes a Car Apart
Goober dismantles a car and rebuilds it inside the courthouse. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode. In this episode, it was mentioned that while Barney was on vacation, Andy needed to find somebody to fill in for him temporarily.
145	145	January 18, 1965	The Rehabilitation of Otis
Otis rides into Mayberry on a cow under the impression it is a horse. Barney takes on the task of curing Otis' moonshine habit. Luke who was played by Frank Cady, is best known as Sam Drucker on Green Acres. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
146	146	January 25, 1965	The Lucky Letter
Barney believes he's hexed when several accidents happen after he fails to continue a "lucky" chain letter. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
147	147	February 1, 1965	Goober and the Art of Love
Andy and Barney think they'll have some privacy with their girlfriends after Goober finds a girl of his own, but they discover Goober favors triple dates. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
148	148	February 8, 1965	Barney Runs for Sheriff
Barney runs for Sheriff when Andy seems likely to accept another job. Andy's job falls through and he becomes a write-in candidate for re-election.
149	149	February 15, 1965	If I Had a Quarter Million
Barney finds $250,000 in cash from a bank robbery and decides to capture the robber himself. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
150	150	March 1, 1965	TV or Not TV
Phony Hollywood filmakers come to Mayberry, claiming to be researching the "Sheriff Without A Gun" for TV show.
151	151	March 8, 1965	Guest in the House
Helen becomes jealous when a pretty friend of the family stays at the Taylor home. Jan Shutan as Gloria. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
152	152	March 15, 1965	The Case of the Punch in the Nose
Barney divides Mayberry into two hostile camps when he finds that an old assault case, involving Floyd and a friend, that was never resolved. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode. One of the few episodes to make reference of a sheriff that preceded Andy (Sheriff Poindexter)
153	153	March 22, 1965	Opie's Newspaper
Opie becomes a newspaper publisher and proceeds to distribute free copies full of scandal and gossip.
154	154	March 29, 1965	Aunt Bee's Invisible Beau
Aunt Bee invents a beau. When she's pressed for a name, she names the butter and egg man, who happens to be married.
155	155	April 5, 1965	The Arrest of the Fun Girls
The Fun Girls purposely get a speeding ticket to grab the attention of Andy and Barney. Helen and Thelma Lou become jealous and refuse to go to the town dance.
156	156	April 12, 1965	The Luck of Newton Monroe
An itinerant peddler seems unable to do anything but anger Barney. Don Rickles guest stars. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
157	157	April 19, 1965	Opie Flunks Arithmetic
Barney helps Opie with his schoolwork, using a teaching method all his own. This is Don Knotts's last episode (except for subsequent guest appearances). He left the show after he signed up with Universal Studios to star in motion picture movies, though Andy Griffith relented to pressure from the network (CBS), keeping his show on for several more years. Knotts then said he strongly regretted leaving the show, because his movies prevented him from being a series regular.
158	158	April 26, 1965	Opie and the Carnival
Opie tries to win a birthday present for his father at a carnival, not realizing that the shooting gallery is a scam. Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
159	159	May 3, 1965	Banjo-Playing Deputy
In the final black and white episode, Andy gives a destitute banjo player a job as a Deputy Sheriff. Jerry Van Dyke guest stars.

Color Episodes

Season 6 (1965–1966)

30 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
160	163	October 4, 1965	Aunt Bee, the Swinger
Aunt Bee and her new boyfriend aren't as young as they used to be - or as they first thought. This is the first color episode to be produced. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
161	160	September 13, 1965	Opie's Job
Opie gets a part-time job in a grocery store, but gives it up because another boy needs employment more. This is the first color episode to be broadcast. George Lindsey is now a series regular.
162	164	October 11, 1965	The Bazaar
Andy's new eager-beaver deputy, Warren Ferguson, jails Aunt Bee and her friends for gambling (bingo) at their charity bazaar. Jack Burns' first appearance as Warren Ferguson.
163	161	September 20, 1965	Andy's Rival
Andy becomes jealous when he realizes that a handsome new teacher is spending evenings with his girlfriend, Helen.
164	162	September 27, 1965	Malcolm at the Crossroads
Andy hires Ernest T. Bass as a school crossing guard and compounds the problem by replacing him with British bicycler, Malcolm Merriweather. This is the last appearance of Ernest T. Bass. This is also the last appearance of Malcom Merriweather. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
165	169	November 15, 1965	Aunt Bee on TV
Aunt Bee wins a kitchen-full of new appliances on a TV show but loses all her friends.
166	166	October 25, 1965	Off to Hollywood
The Taylors leave for a Hollywood vacation.
167	167	November 1, 1965	Taylors in Hollywood
The Taylors start an exciting vacation in Hollywood, including a visit to the set of movie based on Andy's life, "Sheriff Without a Gun". A.J. Considine was played by Hayden Rorke, who was best known as Dr. Bellows on I Dream of Jeannie. Brian Bender was played by Gavin MacLeod, who is best known as Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and as Capt. Merrill Stubbing on The Love Boat. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
168	168	November 8, 1965	The Hollywood Party
Andy poses for a picture with a Hollywood starlet and his romance with Helen is jolted when it appears in the Mayberry paper. Pat Michaels, who was played by Sid Melton is best known as Alf Monroe on Green Acres. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
169	165	October 18, 1965	A Warning from Warren
Andy's Deputy upsets his weekend when he insists his ESP predicts a picnic will end in disaster. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
170	171	November 29, 1965	A Man's Best Friend
Goober has dreams of entering show business when he thinks he owns a genuine talking dog.
171	172	December 6, 1965	Aunt Bee Takes a Job
Aunt Bee gets a job at the town print shop where the new proprietors are really counterfeiters. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
172	170	November 22, 1965	The Cannon
Warren captures a pair of thieves through sheer stupidity about the functions of a cannon. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
173	174	December 20, 1965	Girl-Shy
Girl-shy Warren turns into a sleep walking Casanova after watching his suave hero on television. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
174	173	December 13, 1965	The Church Organ
Andy struggles with the financial challenge of helping the All Souls Church buy a new church organ. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
175	175	January 3, 1966	Otis, the Artist
Warren starts Otis, the town drunk, on a therapeutic art career.
176	176	January 10, 1966	The Return of Barney Fife
Barney makes a triumphal return to Mayberry to attend his high school reunion and is elated to find Thelma lou will be attending, along with her new husband. Don Knotts guest stars in this episode. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
177	177	January 17, 1966	The Legend of Barney Fife
While visiting Mayberry, Barney is forced to display his "legendary courage" by going after an escaped convict. Don Knotts guest stars in this episode. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
178	178	January 24, 1966	Lost and Found
Aunt Bee collects insurance for the loss of an antique jeweled pin. After she spends the money she finds the missing heirloom.
179	179	January 31, 1966	Wyatt Earp Rides Again
The supposed descendant of the famous Wyatt Earp rides into Mayberry. He demands a duel with Andy after he considers his family honor to be insulted. Jack Burns' last appearance as Warren Ferguson. The character was dropped from the series after only 11 episodes, due to unfavorable reviews. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
180	180	February 7, 1966	Aunt Bee Learns to Drive
Andy faces some problems when Aunt Bee buys a second-hand car.
181	181	February 14, 1966	Look Paw, I'm Dancing
Reluctant Opie attends his first dancing party, and discovers dancing with girls is fun.
182	183	February 28, 1966	Eat Your Heart Out
Goober falls in love with a new waitress in town but she becomes infatuated with Andy. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
183	182	February 21, 1966	The Gypsies
Andy has a problem when a band of Gypsies come to town armed with old-world hocus-pocus and modern science. One of the Gypsies is played by Jamie Farr, who later played Max Klinger on M*A*S*H.
184	184	March 7, 1966	A Baby in the House
Aunt Bee agrees to a week of baby-sitting for her niece and finds the adorable infant adores everyone but her.
185	185	March 14, 1966	The County Clerk
Andy and Helen run into trouble when they promote a romance between the County Clerk, Howard Sprague (Jack Dodson) and the county nurse. This is the first appearance of Howard Sprague. Frances Bavier and George Lindsey do not appear in this episode.
186	187	March 28, 1966	Goober's Replacement
Goober's girlfriend fills in for him at the filling station and proves so efficient that the boss wants her as Goober's permanent replacement. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
187	186	March 21, 1966	The Foster Lady
Aunt Bee almost becomes a star of a television commercial before she decides stardom is not for her.
188	188	April 4, 1966	The Battle of Mayberry
Opie upsets the whole town when he discovers that the famous Battle of Mayberry was not the glorious victory that everyone thought it was.
189	189	April 11, 1966	A Singer in Town
Aunt Bee's original song about Mayberry is a hit when a Rock 'n' Roll star plays it on his television show. The singer, Keezy Hazelton, is played by Jesse Pearson, who played teen rock idol Conrad Birdie in the film version of Bye Bye Birdie.

Season 7 (1966–1967)

30 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
190	190	September 12, 1966	Opie's Girlfriend
Opie's friendship with an athletically superior girl blossoms when she follows the advice of an older female and adopts the clinging vine approach.
191	192	September 26, 1966	The Barbershop Quartet
The Mayberry barbershop quartet loses its tenor when Howard can't go to the singing contest so Andy drafts a prisoner with a beautiful voice. Hamilton Camp guest stars as Jeff Nelson. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
192	191	September 19, 1966	The Lodge
Goober blackballs Howard when he applies for membership in the Mayberry men's lodge.
193	195	October 17, 1966	The Darling Fortune
Andy and the town of Mayberry undergo a trying experience when the hillbilly Darling family comes into a fortune of $300 and shows up in town looking for brides for the boys. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
194	194	October 10, 1966	Aunt Bee's Crowning Glory
A visiting pastor's message, ("Be yourself") causes Aunt Bee to don a blonde wig, upsetting Andy and the rest of Mayberry. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
195	193	October 3, 1966	The Ball Game
Andy is concerned about the appearance of favoritism when he decides to umpire a crucial junior baseball game for Opie, but ends up angering the town when one of his decisions loses the game for Mayberry.
196	203	December 19, 1966	Goober Makes History
After growing a beard, inarticulate Goober suddenly becomes a verbose philosopher, and shares his new-found "wisdom" with all his friends.
197	198	November 14, 1966	The Senior Play
Helen Crump and her teenaged students find themselves at odds with the crotchety old school principal over the content of a play, but eventually convince him that today's youngsters are not that different from his own generation's. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
198	200	November 28, 1966	Big Fish in a Small Town
Fishing season begins, and the town's sportsmen are all eager for a chance to catch "Old Sam", the biggest fish in the lake. Howard, a non-fisherman, tags along and antagonizes everybody by catching him. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
199	196	October 31, 1966	Mind Over Matter
Goober's injuries cause his friends to convince him he has a severe case of whiplash and he promptly becomes a helpless invalid.
200	197	November 7, 1966	Politics Begin at Home
Aunt Bee runs against Howard for the office of town councilman.
201	204	December 26, 1966	A New Doctor in Town
Nobody in Mayberry wants to be the first to see if the town's new doctor is qualified, until Andy shows his faith in the young doctor by letting him remove Opie's tonsils. The doctor is played by William Christopher who later played Father Mulcahy on the television version of M*A*S*H. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
202	199	November 21, 1966	Opie Finds a Baby
Opie and his friend Arnold find an abandoned baby. They run into trouble when they innocently try to find it some new parents. Jack Nicholson plays the baby's father.
203	201	December 5, 1966	Only a Rose
Opie accidentally ruins Aunt Bee's prize rose entry on the eve of the Annual Mayberry Flower Show. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
204	202	December 12, 1966	Otis the Deputy
Otis and Howard bunglingly attempt to rescue Andy who has been taken prisoner by a pair of desperate bank-robbers. This episode was Otis's last series appearance.
205	205	January 2, 1967	Don't Miss a Good Bet
Andy and four of his level-headed friends and relatives are taken in by a con man's get-rich-quick scheme.
206	206	January 9, 1967	Dinner at Eight
Andy looks forward to spending an evening alone in the house. However, due to Goober's error, he has a filling evening when he must eat three spaghetti dinners cooked by thoughtful friends.
207	209	January 30, 1967	Andy's Old Girlfriend
Andy's perennial romance with Helen is jolted a bit when Andy's high school sweetheart moves back to town. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
208	212	February 20, 1967	The Statue
Andy and Aunt Bee learn their ancestor was the state's biggest swindler, just before the town of Mayberry unveils his statue as a hero.
209	210	February 6, 1967	Aunt Bee's Restaurant
Aunt Bee has a brief fling as co-owner of a Chinese restaurant in Mayberry, but her superstitions stand in the way of her success. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
210	211	February 13, 1967	Floyd's Barbershop
Floyd decides to give up his Mayberry barbershop when Howard buys the building and raises the rent $15 a month. Harry Walker, who was played by David Ketchum, is best known as Agent 13 on Get Smart.
211	207	January 16, 1967	A Visit to Barney Fife
Andy visits Barney, now with the Raleigh police department, and makes a hero out of his bumbling former deputy when he assists him in solving a string of supermarket robberies. Don Knotts guest stars in this episode. Frances Bavier, Ron Howard and George Lindsey do not appear in this episode.
212	208	January 23, 1967	Barney Comes to Mayberry
Detective Barney Fife pays a visit to his old hometown. At the same time, a now-famous movie star who used to date Barney has returned to Mayberry for a motion picture premiere, and Barney is her escort. Don Knotts guest stars in this episode.
213	213	February 27, 1967	Helen, the Authoress
Helen writes a children's book that is accepted for publication and Andy faces the disquieting prospect of being the fiance of a celebrity. Guest star Elaine Joyce.
214	214	March 6, 1967	Goodbye Dolly
Andy and Opie face the difficult problem of helping an old milk-wagon horse find contentment in retirement.
215	215	March 13, 1967	Opie's Piano Lesson
Opie insists on studying piano until he finds out that football practice and piano practice are incompatible. Mr. Jackson was played by Richard Bull, who is best known as Nels Oleson on Little House on the Prairie. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
216	216	March 20, 1967	Howard, the Comedian
Howard Sprague becomes a comedian and appears on television with jokes about his hometown, and inadvertently rubs his friends the wrong way with his routine.
217	217	March 27, 1967	Big Brother
Howard volunteers to become the Big Brother of a high school boy, which brings a reward he didn't expect. Betty Parker was played by Elizabeth MacRae, who is best known as Gomer Pyle's girlfriend on its spin-off show, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.. Ron Howard does not appear in this episode.
218	218	April 3, 1967	Opie's Most Unforgettable Character
Opie has trouble coming up with a subject for his writing assignment, and Andy gets distressed when Opie eventually chooses someone else as the subject.
219	219	April 10, 1967	Goober's Contest
Goober faces disaster when a printing error awards Floyd a large cash prize in his filling station contest. This was Howard McNear's final episode on the show. Rob Reiner plays Joe, the printer's apprentice.

Season 8 (1967–1968)

30 episodes

Production #	Broadcast #	Airdate	Title
220	220	September 11, 1967	Opie's First Love
Mary Alice Carter (Morgan Brittany) accepts Opie's invitation to a party then decides to go with another boy at the last moment.
221	235	December 25, 1967	Goober the Executive
Goober buys the gas station with financial backing from Andy and Emmett. Guest star Bo Hopkins. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
222	225	October 16, 1967	Howard's Main Event
Howard is threatened by his girlfriend's bully ex-boyfriend. Allan Melvin guest stars. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
223	226	October 23, 1967	Aunt Bee the Juror
Aunt Bee is summoned for jury duty and disagrees with her fellow jurors. The defendant is played by Jack Nicholson.
224	221	September 18, 1967	Howard the Bowler
Howard, a last minute substitution on the bowling team, astonishes everyone by bowling a perfect game. Guest star Norman Alden.
225	224	October 9, 1967	Opie Steps Up in Class
Opie goes to summer camp with a rich boy, and Aunt Bee attempts to elevate the Taylor's social standing. Guest star Joyce Van Patten. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
226	223	October 2, 1967	Andy's Trip to Raleigh
Andy cancels a big date with Helen in order to confer with a lawyer in Raleigh, who turns out to be a beautiful woman (Whitney Blake). Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
227	222	September 25, 1967	A Trip to Mexico
Aunt Bee enters a contest and wins a free trip to Mexico. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
228	227	October 30, 1967	The Tape Recorder
Opie disobeys Andy and tape-records a bank robber's confession.
229	228	November 6, 1967	Opie's Group
Opie joins a rock and roll group and his school grades begin to slip.
230	229	November 13, 1967	Aunt Bee and the Lecturer
Aunt Bee goes picnicking and dining with a charming lecturer.
231	230	November 20, 1967	Andy's Investment
Andy opens a coin laundry to save money for Opie's college education. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
232	233	December 11, 1967	Suppose Andy Gets Sick
Andy catches the flu and Goober takes over as his deputy. Vince Barnett would later play Elmo in the spin-off series, Mayberry R.F.D..
233	231	November 27, 1967	Howard and Millie
Howard proposes to his girlfriend Millie at the bakery where she works. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
234	232	December 4, 1967	Aunt Bee's Cousin
Andy learns the truth about his cousin Bradford but keeps quiet because Aunt Bee is proud of her wealthy relative.
235	234	December 18, 1967	Howard's New Life
Howard quits his boring job as county clerk and becomes a Caribbean island beachcomber. Guest star Harry Dean Stanton.
236	237	January 8, 1968	Emmett's Brother-in-Law
Emmett is needled into becoming an insurance salesman by his wife and brother-in-law. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
237	236	January 1, 1968	The Mayberry Chef
Aunt Bee is given her own cooking show on the local television station.
238	239	January 22, 1968	The Church Benefactors
A $500 bequest to the Mayberry church provokes debate over how to best spend the money. George Lindsey does not appear in this episode.
239	238	January 15, 1968	Opie's Drugstore Job
Opie breaks a bottle of expensive perfume at his new job. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
240	240	January 29, 1968	Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting
Barney gets Andy to let him use the Taylor home at the last moment for a summit meeting between the United States and Soviet Union. Don Knotts guest stars in this episode. Mr. Ruskin was played by Alan Oppenheimer, who later played Dr. Rudy Wells on The Six Million Dollar Man.
241	249	April 1, 1968	Mayberry R.F.D
Sam Jones invites a buddy from Italy to help him work his land. This episode was the series finale during the show's original broadcast order, setting up the spin-off show, Mayberry R.F.D..
242	241	February 5, 1968	Goober Goes to an Auto Show
Goober tries to impress an old mechanics' school friend by treating him to a lavish dinner and claiming to own a chain of gas stations. The Counterboy was played by Howard Hesseman, who later played Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati and is Charlie Moore on Head of the Class.
243	242	February 12, 1968	Aunt Bee's Big Moment
Aunt Bee does well with her flying lessons until the instructor tells her she is ready to solo.
244	243	February 19, 1968	Helen's Past
Andy discovers secrets from Helen Crump's past. He learns that his girlfriend was once arrested for carrying a gun, gambling and keeping company with a notorious gangster. Guest star Connie Sawyer.
245	244	February 26, 1968	Emmett's Anniversary
Emmett buys his wife a mink coat for their 25th anniversary, but goofs in his attempt to keep it a secret. Guest star Ronnie Schell.
246	245	March 4, 1968	The Wedding
Howard's mother remarries and moves away, so Howard remodels their home into a bachelor pad and tries to throw a swinging party. Guest star Teri Garr. Frances Bavier and Ron Howard do not appear in this episode.
247	246	March 11, 1968	Sam for Town Council
Sam Jones is urged by Andy and his other Mayberry neighbors to run for City Council. Ken Berry joins the cast as Sam Jones for the last four episodes of the series. Howard Hesseman plays Harry the fisherman.
248	247	March 18, 1968	Opie and Mike
Sam Jones' son Mike has a problem with bullies at school and Opie helps out.
249	248	March 25, 1968	A Girl for Goober
Goober uses a dating service and is paired up with a woman with whom he has nothing in common. This was the last episode filmed, but it was not the series finale. The episode "Mayberry R.F.D." (production #241) was aired as the finale. Maggie Peterson, who had previously played "Charlene Darling" on The Andy Griffith Show, plays the part of "Doris" near the beginning of this episode. Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.