Barney finds himself smitten with Thelma Lou, but as usual, he can’t seem to string together the right words to express his feelings. Hoping to help his friend out, Andy steps in to play matchmaker, offering advice and even going over to speak to Thelma Lou for Barney

Mayberry jail receives a high-profile guest, Gentleman Dan Caldwell, one of the most notorious criminals to ever pass through town.

Barney becomes a laughing stock after being left in charge during Andy's absence and arresting upstanding townsfolk over petty violations. Because of this,

Barney becomes frustrated after seeing how much of his paycheck is lost to government deductions. Looking for a smarter financial path, he begins talking about investments.

Andy tries to help a bickering couple, Fred and Jennie Boone, who are constantly fighting and disturbing the peace. He brings them into the courthouse to counsel them

Andy and Barney are on the hunt for moonshiners after a rise in illegal alcohol sales. Their investigation leads them to a surprising discovery

Mayberry hosts a local beauty contest, and Andy is asked to judge. He’s reluctant but agrees, only to face pressure from townspeople

Andy teases the ladies in town for gossiping. In response to the teasing, Aunt Bee decides to pull a prank on Andy to show that men gossip, too.

Andy is tasked with selling an old town cannon. He gets caught up in the art of the deal and exaggerates its value and history to close the sale.

Andy mistakenly believes Ellie is trying to trap him into marriage. Encouraged by Barney and Aunt Bee’s comical “warnings,” Andy becomes increasingly paranoid

When a Hollywood film crew comes to scout Mayberry as the perfect small-town setting for a movie, the locals get excited, maybe a little too excited

A stranger named Ed Sawyer arrives in Mayberry, and the townspeople quickly grow suspicious, mainly because Ed seems to know

It’s Christmas in Mayberry, and Andy is preparing for a joyful celebration at the jailhouse with friends and family. But wealthy store owner Ben

Ellie Walker decides to run for a seat on the town council after realizing that women in Mayberry don’t have a voice in local government. Her decision stirs controversy

Ellie Walker arrives in Mayberry to take over her uncle’s drugstore. Some townspeople, especially a busybody named Emma Watson, aren’t happy with a woman running things.

Andy gets caught in the middle of a long-standing feud between the Carters and the Wakefields—two mountain families who don’t even remember

The town is raising money for a local charity, and Andy is disappointed when Opie donates only three cents. He scolds Opie, assuming he’s being selfish. But later,

Barney is discouraged after bungling yet another arrest attempt and decides to quit the force. Wanting to boost Barney’s confidence

A young boy named George “Tex” Foley runs away from home and winds up in Mayberry. Andy, always calm and compassionate, takes Tex in

A dangerous criminal escapes in the area, prompting the state police to descend on Mayberry for a manhunt. They dismiss Andy’s laid-back