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The Andy Griffith Show

Season 2

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Opie and the Bully
Episode 125 min1961-10-02

Opie and the Bully

Sheriff Andy Taylor must decide whether to intervene or let the problem work itself out when a bully harasses his son Opie at school.

Barney's Replacement
Episode 225 min1961-10-09

Barney's Replacement

When a rookie policeman is sent to Mayberry for training, Barney mistakenly believes the man is his replacement and quits the police force to become a vacuum-cleaner salesman.

Andy and the Woman Speeder
Episode 325 min1961-10-16

Andy and the Woman Speeder

Andy arrests an attractive speeder, who promptly uses flattery and charm to turn the various prosecution witnesses -- Opie, Barney and Floyd the barber -- against a hapless Andy and his case.

Mayberry Goes Bankrupt
Episode 425 min1961-10-23

Mayberry Goes Bankrupt

Will the town coffers run out of cash? It appears that way when Mayberry resident Frank Myers is stunned to discover that the township apparently owes him close to $350,000!

Barney on the Rebound
Episode 525 min1961-10-30

Barney on the Rebound

After a disagreement with Thelma Lou, Barney unwittingly falls under the spell of the female half of a scheming con team and Andy must attempt to save the day.

Opie's Hobo Friend
Episode 625 min1961-11-13

Opie's Hobo Friend

Andy is wary when Opie becomes fascinated by a wily hobo (Buddy Ebsen) who begins to influence the boy with his carefree, conniving ways.

Crime-Free Mayberry
Episode 725 min1961-11-20

Crime-Free Mayberry

Two crooks masquerade as an FBI agent and a professional photographer in a scheme to honor the Mayberry Sheriff's Department for preserving the community's low crime rate -- but they actually have their eye on the town bank.

The Perfect Female
Episode 825 min1961-11-27

The Perfect Female

When Thelma Lou arranges a blind date between her visiting cousin and Andy, the two lovebirds hit it off -- but a skeet-shooting competition sets Andy's romantic record straight.

Aunt Bee's Brief Encounter
Episode 925 min1961-12-04

Aunt Bee's Brief Encounter

Aunt Bee falls for traveling handyman Henry Wheeler, but Andy becomes convinced that Wheeler is a less-than-ideal suitor and decides to intervene.

The Clubmen
Episode 1025 min1961-12-11

The Clubmen

Both Andy and Barney are offered membership in an exclusive men's club, but Barney manages to alienate the entire group by trying too hard to fit in -- an endeavor that threatens his chances at joining the elite organization.

The Pickle Story
Episode 1125 min1961-12-18

The Pickle Story

Andy and Barney are horrified when Aunt Bee decides to enter her prized pickles -- with a taste described as "kerosene cucumbers" -- in a county fair contest, hoping to claim first prize over the competition's perennial winner.

Sheriff Barney
Episode 1225 min1961-12-25

Sheriff Barney

When Barney gets an offer to become the sheriff of nearby Greendale, Andy decides to let him be the sheriff of Mayberry for a day to give him a taste of what the top law-enforcement spot entails.

The Farmer Takes a Wife
Episode 1325 min1962-01-01

The Farmer Takes a Wife

Big Jeff Pruitt (Alan Hale) comes to Mayberry, determined to find a suitable wife. Andy and Barney are more than happy to help him with his search -- until Pruitt announces his choice: Barney's girlfriend, Thelma Lou!

The Keeper of the Flame
Episode 1425 min1962-01-08

The Keeper of the Flame

Opie joins a secret club known as The Wildcats and is subsequently suspected of being the guilty party when the barn that the club meets in catches fire and burns to the ground.

Bailey's Bad Boy
Episode 1525 min1962-01-15

Bailey's Bad Boy

Andy has his hands full with a rich, arrogant lawbreaker (Bill Bixby) who threatens to have his influential father make life miserable for Andy and Barney unless the charges against him are dismissed.

The Manicurist
Episode 1625 min1962-01-22

The Manicurist

The men of Mayberry become infatuated with Ellen Brown (Barbara Eden), a curvaceous manicurist who sets up shop in Floyd's barbershop. But the women of Mayberry are less than enthusiastic about the situation.

The Jinx
Episode 1725 min1962-01-29

The Jinx

After a series of mishaps, Barney declares that Mayberry resident Henry Bennett is a "jinx." Andy sets out to prove him wrong -- but begins to believe it himself after the troubles continue.

Jailbreak
Episode 1825 min1962-02-05

Jailbreak

Barney must attempt to salvage his reputation after he inadvertently allows a criminal to escape from the Mayberry jail and the state police are called in to assist in the manhunt.

A Medal for Opie
Episode 1925 min1962-02-12

A Medal for Opie

Opie has his heart set on winning a medal in the annual Sheriff's Boys Day race -- so he seeks training tips from an expert in the field: legendary 50-Yard Dash champion Barney Fife!

Barney and the Choir
Episode 2025 min1962-02-19

Barney and the Choir

Things hit a sour note when Barney joins the Mayberry choir -- and it's quickly determined that his singing voice isn't exactly harmonious to the other members of the group.

Guest of Honor
Episode 2125 min1962-02-26

Guest of Honor

As part of the Founder's Day festivities, the residents of Mayberry decide to give a key to the city to the first visitor entering the town. Unfortunately, that visitor is Sheldon Davis, a highly skilled pickpocket and petty thief.

The Merchant of Mayberry
Episode 2225 min1962-03-05

The Merchant of Mayberry

Weaver's Department Store in Mayberry has some new competition -- in the form of Bert Miller, a traveling salesman who sets up shop in the town with a little help from Andy.

Aunt Bee the Warden
Episode 2325 min1962-03-12

Aunt Bee the Warden

With the town jail full, Andy reluctantly decides to have the town drunk, Otis Campbell, incarcerated in Andy's own home. But when Aunt Bee takes charge as the "warden," Otis is soon howling to be locked up in the real jail!

The County Nurse
Episode 2425 min1962-03-19

The County Nurse

Feisty country farmer Rafe Hollister is determined to avoid getting a tetanus shot when county nurse Mary Simpson arrives in Mayberry to inoculate the citizenry.

Andy and Barney in the Big City
Episode 2525 min1962-03-26

Andy and Barney in the Big City

While on a trip to Raleigh, Andy and Barney find themselves swept into an adventure involving a jewel thief being watched by a hotel detective.

Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee
Episode 2625 min1962-04-02

Wedding Bells for Aunt Bee

Aunt Bee invents an imaginary beau so that Andy can be free to concentrate on finding a wife for himself. But when it comes time to produce her boyfriend in person, Bee must scramble to find an actual contender.

Three's a Crowd
Episode 2725 min1962-04-09

Three's a Crowd

Andy's attempts to date county nurse Mary Simpson are constantly thwarted by an unwanted third wheel -- Barney -- who continually interferes with their courtship.

The Bookie Barber
Episode 2825 min1962-04-16

The Bookie Barber

Floyd's dreams of expanding his haircutting business seem to be coming true when semi-retired barber Bill Medwin offer to come on board. But what Floyd doesn't realize is that his new barber is actually a bookie.

Andy on Trial
Episode 2925 min1962-04-23

Andy on Trial

A newspaper publishing mogul is ticketed for speeding and retaliates by sending an undercover reporter to Mayberry to dig up whatever dirt she can on Andy and his department.

Cousin Virgil
Episode 3025 min1962-04-30

Cousin Virgil

When Barney's awkward cousin Virgil arrives from New Jersey, Barney attempts to put him to work -- but Virgil's earnest attempts to lend a helping hand create havoc at every turn.

Deputy Otis
Episode 3125 min1962-05-07

Deputy Otis

Can the town drunk masquerade as a respected Mayberry deputy? That's the plan when Otis Campbell receives a letter from his brother, who is planning to visit the town and observe his brother's law-enforcement talents.

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