

Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.
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1.Andy and Helen Get Married
23-09-196825mAndy and Helen are finally getting married and Andy is having his Bachelor party. The couple will honeymoon in Florida and Goober will be acting Sheriff. Opie will be on a camping...

2.The Harvest Ball
30-09-196825mThe annual Harvest Ball is soon and the men are asking each other who they're going to take. Goober would like to take Millie Swanson, but is having a hard time asking her. Emmett...

3.The Race Horse
07-10-196825mSam's cousin, Vince, is coming to visit. He used to be a jockey but now he trains horses. The next day Vince arrives with a horse named Gingersnap. Vince says that the horse has no...

4.Help on the Farm
14-10-196825mThe corn crop is coming in and Sam needs to hire someone to help him. Andy suggests using ex-prisoners from the county prison. Sam talks to Aunt Bee and she reluctantly agrees. And...

5.The Copy Machine
21-10-196825mMike sees in a catalog a silver vase that he would like to get for Aunt Bee's birthday. It seems Mike accidentally ordered a copy machine from Amalgamated Copy Machine Co. There's...

6.The Panel Show
28-10-196825mSam receives a letter from Jackson Television Productions. Their debate program will discuss which is better, big city or small town life. They request two citizens to come to New...

7.Youth Takes Over
11-11-196825mAndy and Sam think it would be a good idea to have a "Civic Youth Day". They would have some children take over as Sheriff, Head of City Council and County Clerk. But just for a fe...

8.The Church Play
18-11-196825mHoward tells the church committee that the church is in need of funds. The problem is with the annual charity play. Howard believes the problem is that Clara, the producer, hasn't...

9.Mike's Losing Streak
02-12-196825mThe town is excited about the Baseball Class "A" Excursion. While buying his ticket, Goober complains to Sam and Andy about the contents of the box lunch that will be included. Mik...

10.Sam Gets a Ticket
07-12-196825mMike comes home late because he got into trouble at school. The teacher thought he was peeking at a girl's answers, but he was just borrowing an eraser. He is almost done writing "...

11.Emmet's 50th Birthday Party
16-12-196825mMailman Felton delivers a bunch of birthday cards to Emmett. Emmett tells Goober and Howard that he's going to be 50. The men tease Emmett a little bit about his age. Martha wants...

12.Miss Farmerette
23-12-196825mAt the county fair, Howard and Goober meet Roscoe, who booked a dog act there. He's unhappy that he no longer books people. Sam, who is the emcee, announces it's time to crown Miss...

13.Sam and the Teenager
20-12-196825mSam tells Goober and Emmett that the high school journalism class has been assigned to interview the office holders in Mayberry. Sam meets Nancy Hughes, who is instantly attracted...

14.New Couple in Town
06-01-196925mGoober meets Frank Wylie, who rented the house. Frank says he's a writer and he's hoping a change of scenery will inspire his creativity. Sam comes by and tells them about Frank be...

15.Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 1
13-01-196925mAunt Bee is about to deposit some money in her savings account. Aunt Bee considers the Caribbean cruise she's always wanted to take. Goober, Emmett and Howard tease Aunt Bee about...

16.Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 2
20-01-196925mAunt Bee's friend Ella comes by and wants to hear all about Charles. Aunt Bee is planning an engagement reception. Meanwhile, Howard, Goober and Emmett are concerned that Aunt Bee...

17.Driver Education
27-01-196925mSam and Howard meet with principal Mr. Adams and Mrs. Corcoran. Mrs. Corcoran is concerned with the rise of minor traffic accidents and violations occurring among the teenagers in...

18.Howard's Hobby
03-02-196925mHoward's been dating a woman named Grace and they are really getting along. But Howard tells Sam that there seems to be something missing. Grace tells Millie the same thing. The ne...

19.The Camper
10-02-196925mSam, Howard, Emmett and Goober are making plans for their camping trip. Meanwhile, Mike and his friend Harold have a major argument. It's been several days and the boys are still n...

20.Sam the Expert Farmer
17-02-196925mSam was experimenting growing string beans, but his crop turned out very poorly. Sam consults with his friend Ralph Barton, but Ralph has no answers. He then talks to Harry at the...

21.The Pet Shop
24-02-196925mHarvey Smithers is opening a new pet shop in Mayberry. Harvey is moving his business from the smaller town of Blue Hill. Mike asks Sam if he can have a dog, but Sam says he's not r...

22.An Efficient Service Station
03-03-196925mKen Marshall, a district sales manager with the ACME Refining Company, is looking for Goober. Ken doesn't like the way Goober runs his station. Profits haven't increased and Goober...

23.Emmett's Retirement
10-03-196925mEmmett has Sam, Howard and Goober at his shop and has them watch him burn his paid mortgage contract. Emmett also tells them that he is retiring. Martha is surprised when Emmett te...

24.Millie's Girlfriend
17-03-196925mMillie is talking on the phone with her friend Renee Miller. Millie has to work, so she asks Sam to show Renee around town so she won't be lonely. When Sam and Renee get back to Mi...

25.The Church Bell
24-03-196925mSam returns from Siler City and tells Howard that Rev. Bickford's church has a bell for sale. Mayberry's church doesn't have a bell. Howard is the church treasurer and wants to cal...

26.Sister Cities
12-05-196925mMayberry gets an invitation to join a sister city program by the United States government. The city council approves of the idea and is then to arrange for a delegation from their...
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