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Down-home humor and an endearing cast of characters helped make "The Andy Griffith Show" one of the most beloved comedies in the history of television. Introduced as a spinoff of "The Danny Thomas Show" in 1960 "The Andy Griffith Show" ran for eight seasons in prime time.Widower Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) divides his time between raising his young son Opie (Ron Howard) and his job as sheriff (and Justice of the Peace) of the sleepy North Carolina town of Mayberry. 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.So wet your whistle grab your fishing pole and take a trip back to Mayberry with this four-disc set containing the premiere season of the classic hit series!

 

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Season 1 Episode Guide (1960-1961)

32 episodes

Production # Broadcast # Airdate Title
001 001 October 3, 1960 The New Housekeeper
In the pilot episode, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
011 011 December 19, 1960 The Christmas Story
Mayberry's local "Scrooge," storeowner Ben Walker, 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.
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.
013 013 January 2, 1961 Mayberry Goes Hollywood
Lights! Camera! Choas! 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.
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.
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.
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 a neighboring town, Deputy Barney Fife is left in charge of the sheriff's department - and he proceeds to arrest everyone in Mayberry!
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.
018 018 February 6, 1961 Andy, the Marriage Counselor
Mayberry newcomers Fred and Jeannie Boone are constantly causing domestic disturbances with their fighting, so Andy decides to play marriage counselor to the bickering couple - with disastrous results!
019 019 February 13, 1961 Mayberry on Record
A New York City record promoter arrives in Mayberry, intent on making a recording of the region's local folk music, but Andy becomes wary of the stranger and suspects he might be a con artist seeking some fast cash.
  • Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
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 shapes and sizes descend on the hapless "judge".
  • Don Knotts does not appear in this episode.
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.
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.
023 023 March 13, 1961 Andy and Opie, Housekeepers
Aunt Bee must leave Mayeberry 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
  • The farmer is played by R.G. Armstrong, who is Andy Griffith's real-life student 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.
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.
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.
  • Frances Bavier does not appear in this episode.
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.
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.

 

Amazon.com:
Since its network debut in 1960, The Andy Griffith Show has been a viewer favorite thanks to its folksy, nostalgic charm and memorable cast, both of which shine in this set featuring the series' debut season. Originally spun off from an episode of Make Room for Daddy (both series shared producers Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas), The Andy Griffith Show centered around the lives of small-town sheriff Andy Taylor (the marvelously dry Griffith), his son Opie (Ron Howard), cousin and deputy Barney Fife (multiple Emmy winner Don Knotts), and the other gentle eccentrics of Mayberry (which was based on Griffith's real hometown). But while other "rural" programs poked fun at its characters (The Real McCoys, The Beverly Hillbillies), The Andy Griffith Show never stooped to stereotypes, preferring instead to draw its humor from the fine writing and cast, which counted Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee, Howard McNear as Floyd the Barber, and Hal Campbell as Mayberry's benevolent drunk, Otis, among the first season ensemble. All 32 episodes (including the epilogues, which are rarely aired in syndication) are compiled on this four-disc set, which regrettably lacks any supplemental features. --Paul Gaita