Season 1

1. S01E01

   The New Housekeeper

   1960-10-03

   Andy's son, Opie, demands that their new housekeeper, Andy's aunt, be fired after the old one leaves to get married.

   Pilot note — From the desk: The Andy Griffith Show opens its catalog run with “The New Housekeeper” (1960-10-03). Peak rural sitcom craft; character comedy without cruelty. Griffith's off-screen sharpness vs. on-screen warmth is a favorite biographer sport.

2. S01E02

   The Manhunt

   1960-10-10

   Andy gives the state troopers a lesson in the efficiency of a county sheriff when a dangerous criminal escapes.

3. S01E03

   The Guitar Player

   1960-10-17

   A hometown guitar player auditions with a dance band in the Mayberry jail.

4. S01E04

   Ellie Comes to Town

   1960-10-24

   Ellie Walker, a pretty young graduate pharmacist, moves to Mayberry to help her uncle out in the local drugstore.

5. S01E05

   Irresistible Andy

   1960-10-31

   Andy thinks Ellie is out to marry him. After a series of misunderstandings, Andy finally takes Ellie to the church picnic.

6. S01E06

   Runaway Kid

   1960-11-07

   Andy gives his son, Opie, a lecture on keeping promises, but must break one of his own in order to persuade a runaway kid to come home.

7. S01E07

   Andy the Matchmaker

   1960-11-14

   Andy and Ellie stage a hold-up at the drugstore so that Barney can impress Miss Rosemary with his heroics.

8. S01E08

   Opie's Charity

   1960-11-28

   Andy makes a judgement concerning his son, Opie, before hearing the boy's side of the story.

9. S01E09

   A Feud is a Feud

   1960-12-05

   Andy tries to stop a long-time feud between 2 mountain families so their children can get married.

10. S01E10

    Ellie for Council

    1960-12-12

    Ellie Walker sets the men and women of Mayberry against each other when she runs for a seat on the town council.

11. S01E11

    Christmas Story

    1960-12-19

    Andy and Barney give a Christmas party in the jail for a prisoner and his family, and thereby convert the town scrooge.

12. S01E12

    Stranger in Town

    1960-12-26

    A stranger comes to Mayberry and disrupts the life of the townspeople because he knows everyone's name and business.

13. S01E13

    Mayberry Goes Hollywood

    1961-01-02

    A Hollywood producer descends on Mayberry and the town proceeds to make itself over in Hollywood's image.

14. S01E14

    The Horse Trader

    1961-01-09

    Andy does some slick dealing to get rid of the town's worthless cannon, but when Opie mimics his father's shady deed, Andy has second thoughts.

15. S01E15

    Those Gossipin' Men

    1961-01-16

    Aunt Bee, accused by Andy of being a gossip, sets out to prove that men are bigger gossips than women.

16. S01E16

    The Beauty Contest

    1961-01-23

    Andy, appointed judge of a beauty contest, shows the wisdom of Solomon by picking a popular winner.

17. S01E17

    Alcohol and Old Lace

    1961-01-30

    Andy and Barney finally solve the problem of moonshining in Mayberry.

18. S01E18

    Andy the Marriage Counselor

    1961-02-06

    Andy tries to counsel the constantly bickering couple, Fred and Jennie Boone, with mixed results.

19. S01E19

    Mayberry on Record

    1961-02-13

    Andy suspects that a traveling record promoter is a con artist and he fears for the townsfolk who invested in his record.

20. S01E20

    Andy Saves Barney's Morale

    1961-02-20

    When Barney's over-zealousness causes him to become a laughing stock, Andy tactfully arranges for Barney to regain his status.

21. S01E21

    Andy and the Gentleman Crook

    1961-02-27

    A nationally known con man becomes a hero to Aunt Bee, Opie and Barney when he is held for two days in the Mayberry jail.

22. S01E22

    Cyrano Andy

    1961-03-06

    Andy plays matchmaker for Barney but finds himself in difficulty when Barney misinterprets his efforts.

23. S01E23

    Andy and Opie, Housekeepers

    1961-03-13

    Andy and Opie struggle to keep house when Aunt Bee leaves for a few days.

24. S01E24

    The New Doctor

    1961-03-27

    Andy finally proposes to Ellie when he becomes convinced that the new young doctor in town is trying to steal his girl.

25. S01E25

    A Plaque for Mayberry

    1961-04-03

    Town drunk, Otis Campbell, turns out to be the only living descendant of a Revolutionary War hero, much to the dismay of the mayor.

26. S01E26

    The Inspector

    1961-04-10

    A state inspector learns some unique but effective police methods employed by the Mayberry sheriff.

27. S01E27

    Ellie Saves a Female

    1961-04-17

    Andy and Ellie gives the Cinderella treatment to a farmer's daughter.

28. S01E28

    Andy Forecloses

    1961-04-24

    Andy, faced with the unpleasant duty of serving an eviction notice, discovers a way to save the mortgagee's home.

29. S01E29

    Quiet Sam

    1961-05-01

    Andy has to deliver a baby for a farmer's wife when the local doctor is unavailable.

30. S01E30

    Barney Gets His Man

    1961-05-08

    Through a series of coincidences, Barney captures a dangerous criminal--twice.

31. S01E31

    The Guitar Player Returns

    1961-05-15

    Andy helps a local musician get back to reality after success goes to his head.

32. S01E32

    Bringing Up Opie

    1961-05-22

    Andy and Aunt Bee find that a good father-son relationship is more important to Opie than keeping him away from the sheriff's office.

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