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The Andy Griffith Show: Season 1

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32 episodes · premiered Oct 3, 1960

Widower Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) divides his time between raising his young son, Opie (Ron Howard), and his job as Sheriff/Justice of the Peace of sleepy Mayberry, North Carolina. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free.

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  1. Episode 1: The New Housekeeper Oct 3, 1960 · 25m 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.
  2. Episode 2: The Manhunt Oct 10, 1960 · 25m 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.
  3. Episode 3: The Guitar Player Oct 17, 1960 · 25m 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.
  4. Episode 4: Ellie Comes to Town Oct 24, 1960 · 25m 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.
  5. Episode 5: Irresistible Andy Oct 31, 1960 · 25m 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…
  6. Episode 6: Runaway Kid Nov 7, 1960 · 25m 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.
  7. Episode 7: Andy the Matchmaker Nov 14, 1960 · 25m 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!
  8. Episode 8: Opie's Charity Nov 28, 1960 · 25m 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.
  9. Episode 9: A Feud is a Feud Dec 5, 1960 · 25m 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!
  10. Episode 10: Ellie for Council Dec 12, 1960 · 25m 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…
  11. Episode 11: Christmas Story Dec 19, 1960 · 25m 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…
  12. Episode 12: Stranger In Town Dec 26, 1960 · 25m 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…
  13. Episode 13: Mayberry Goes Hollywood Jan 2, 1961 · 25m 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…
  14. Episode 14: The Horse Trader Jan 9, 1961 · 25m 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…
  15. Episode 15: Those Gossipin' Men Jan 16, 1961 · 25m 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.
  16. Episode 16: The Beauty Contest Jan 23, 1961 · 25m 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…
  17. Episode 17: Alcohol and Old Lace Jan 30, 1961 · 25m 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…
  18. Episode 18: Andy, the Marriage Counselor Feb 6, 1961 · 25m 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…
  19. Episode 19: Mayberry on Record Feb 13, 1961 · 25m 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…
  20. Episode 20: Andy Saves Barney's Morale Feb 20, 1961 · 25m 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…
  21. Episode 21: Andy and the Gentleman Crook Feb 27, 1961 · 25m 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.
  22. Episode 22: Cyrano Andy Mar 6, 1961 · 25m 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…
  23. Episode 23: Andy and Opie, Housekeepers Mar 13, 1961 · 25m 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…
  24. Episode 24: The New Doctor Mar 27, 1961 · 25m 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.
  25. Episode 25: A Plaque for Mayberry Apr 3, 1961 · 25m 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…
  26. Episode 26: The Inspector Apr 10, 1961 · 25m 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…
  27. Episode 27: Ellie Saves a Female Apr 17, 1961 · 25m 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.
  28. Episode 28: Andy Forecloses Apr 24, 1961 · 25m 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.
  29. Episode 29: Quiet Sam May 1, 1961 · 25m 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…
  30. Episode 30: Barney Gets His Man May 8, 1961 · 25m 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…
  31. Episode 31: The Guitar Player Returns May 15, 1961 · 25m 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…
  32. Episode 32: Bringing Up Opie May 22, 1961 · 25m 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…