The Andy Griffith Show
TV

The Andy Griffith Show

Nip it in the bud!

7.6 /10 175 votes
October 3, 1960 - April 1, 1968 8 Seasons 249 Episodes 25 min Ended TV-G

Overview

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

1960 32 Episodes

Widower Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) divides his time between raising his young son, Opie (Ron Howard), and his job as Sheriff/Justice of the Peace of sleepy Mayberry, North Carolina. Andy and Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), who serves as a surrogate mother to both father and son. Andy's nervous cousin, Barney Fife (Don Knotts), is his deputy sheriff whose utter incompetence is tolerated because Mayberry is virtually crime-free.

Season 2

Season 2

1961 31 Episodes
Season 3

Season 3

1962 32 Episodes
Season 4

Season 4

1963 32 Episodes
Season 5

Season 5

1964 32 Episodes
Season 6

Season 6

1965 30 Episodes
Season 7

Season 7

1966 30 Episodes
Season 8

Season 8

1967 30 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas
Network CBS
Type Scripted
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN
Country United States of America

Cast & Crew

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Barney Fife

George Lindsey

George Lindsey

Goober

Howard McNear

Howard McNear

Floyd Lawson

Aneta Corsaut

Aneta Corsaut

Helen Crump

Jack Dodson

Jack Dodson

Howard Sprague

Hope Summers

Hope Summers

Clara Edwards

Hal Smith

Hal Smith

Otis Campbell

Betty Lynn

Betty Lynn

Thelma Lou

Jim Nabors

Jim Nabors

Gomer Pyle

Frequently Asked Questions

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt...

The Andy Griffith Show has 8 seasons with 249 episodes.

The Andy Griffith Show premiered on October 3, 1960.

No, The Andy Griffith Show has ended. The final episode aired on April 1, 1968.

The Andy Griffith Show originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Andy Griffith Show was created by Sheldon Leonard.

The Andy Griffith Show has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.

The Andy Griffith Show is classified as Comedy, Family.