At Helen’s suggestion, Andy agrees to something a little different, since Barney and Thelma Lou left town, a double date.

Aunt Bee is thrilled when she receives a call from her niece Martha asking a favor. Martha and her husband need someone to care for their baby for a week

True loyalty isn’t just standing beside your friends in good times. It’s stepping back, stepping in, and doing what it takes

A traveling band of gypsies rolls into Mayberry and quickly makes themselves at home. They set up camp on the outskirts of town and begin going door to door

Opie is excited when he hears about the upcoming school party. He talks about it for days, imagining games

Aunt Bee’s quiet routine is interrupted one afternoon when she spots a shiny used car. It catches her eye immediately. Polished, attractive, and full of promise, it represents something new.

Mayberry buzzes with excitement when a traveling Wild West show rolls into town. Colorful posters appear on storefronts, crowds gather

While cleaning out closets and drawers around the house, Aunt Bee comes across an old pin that once belonged to one of her relatives.

Barney Fife remains in Mayberry after the class reunion, unsure of just how long he wants to stay. Now living and working in Raleigh

Barney Fife returns to Mayberry for his high school class reunion, filled with excitement, nerves, and more than a little hope. And then

Deputy Warren Ferguson has recently taken up mosaics as a hobby and is quite proud of his artistic efforts. He talks often about how creative expression can bring balance and meaning to a person’s life. When he notices that Otis Campbell works hard all week but still sp

Deputy Warren Ferguson has built himself quite a reputation in Mayberry, at least in his own mind. He often talks as though he’s something of a ladies’ man

When the old church organ finally gives out during a service, the congregation of Mayberry is left without one of its most cherished traditions.

Aunt Bee begins to feel that life in the Taylor household has grown a little too quiet. With Opie in school and Andy busy at the courthouse, she finds herself with extra time

Opie and his new friend Tommy are fascinated by Tommy’s miniature walkie-talkies. The small radios feel like powerful tools, allowing the boys to listen in on conversations and communicate secretly. At first, it’s harmless fun. But

Excitement spreads through Mayberry when word arrives that the Governor will be visiting for the town’s Founders’ Day celebration. Even better, the State Mobile Museum is coming along

The Taylors return home to Mayberry after their whirlwind trip to Hollywood, ready to settle back into normal life. But Aunt Bee brings back more than memories. She brings back prizes. While in California, Aunt Bee appeared on a television quiz show

Andy’s Hollywood visit takes another complicated turn when studio executives begin using him as part of their publicity campaign for Sheriff Without a Gun. Wanting to promote the film, they arrange photo shoots and public appearances featuring Andy alongside the beautiful young actress Darlene Mason.

The Taylors’ Hollywood adventure continues as Andy, Aunt Bee, and Opie finally arrive in California and begin experiencing life in the movie capital of the world. Almost immediately, they are swept up in the glamour.

Andy is stunned when he receives an unexpected letter from a Hollywood production company, along with a check for $1,000. The studio wants the rights to make a movie based on his life and career, inspired by the magazine article “Sheriff Without a Gun.”