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.
- Directed by
- Bob Sweeney
- Written by
- Ben Gershman, Leo Solomon
Guest stars
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1The New Housekeeper
Oct 3, 1960825 min
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.
S1 E2The Manhunt
Oct 10, 196025 min
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.
S1 E3The Guitar Player
Oct 17, 196025 min
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.
S1 E4Ellie Comes to Town
Oct 24, 196025 min
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.
S1 E5Irresistible Andy
Oct 31, 196025 min
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.
S1 E6Runaway Kid
Nov 7, 196025 min
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.