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All good things must come to an end--even a classic TV series like The Andy Griffith Show--but most would hope to close out their network run like the venerable rural comedy series did, with its popularity intact (Griffith brought the show to a close with its ratings at #1) and its episodes still featuring the gentle, observant humor that marked every visit to Mayberry since its debut in 1960. Few changes can be seen in the 30 episodes compiled here, save for the color broadcast (which came to pass during the '65-'66 season) and the arrival of Sam Jones (the likable Ken Berry), another amiable widower who became the focus of the spin-off series, Mayberry R.F.D. Otherwise, it's business as usual in Mayberry, which includes a welcome return visit from Don Knotts' Barney Fife (in "Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting," where he convinces Andy to let the U.S. and Soviet governments host a summit in his home), a turn in the role of deputy for Goober (George Lindsay) in "Suppose Andy Gets Sick," a great deal of tomfoolery by newer characters Howard Sprague (Jack Dodson) and Emmett Clark (Paul Hartman), and guest appearances by Jack Nicholson ("Aunt Bee the Juror"), Allan (The Brady Bunch) Melvin ("Howard's Main Event") and Morgan Brittany as "Opie's First Love." Fans may debate on the quality of the final season in comparison to those that preceded it (and to be fair, there are a handful of less-than-stellar episodes, most notably "Opie's Group," which finds Andy's son joining a rock band), but the comfortable performances by the cast help to smooth over any rough patches. As with all previous Griffith boxed sets, no extras are featured here. -- Paul Gaita

Season 8 Episode Guide (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 does 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.
224 221 September 18, 1967 Howard the Bowler
Howard, a last minute substitution on the bowling team, astonishes everyone by bowling a perfect game.
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.
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 does 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.
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.
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 does 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
In the series finale, Goober uses a dating service and is paired up with a woman with whom he has nothing in common. 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.