Aaron Ruben

When Barney hears about an international summit meeting that will be held in the area, he volunteers the home of a wealthy Mayberry citizen. Yet he fails to get the permission of the homeowner first, and the owner refuses to let them use his house.

Opie develops a secret crush and gets advice on what kind of present to get her. When he decides on a pair of nylon stockings, Andy suggests something less personal, like flowers. Later, Andy discovers that the secret girl is Opie's teacher, Helen.

Gomer joins the Marines to test himself as a man. Andy drives him to the base and stays around for a while to see how it works out. When he finds out the sergeant plans to get Gomer sent home, he must find a way to get the sergeant on Gomer's side.

Two fun-loving gals from Mount Pilot interrupt Andy and Barney's late-night office work. When Helen and Thelma Lou see them together, they get upset and cancel their dates to the big dance. Barney decides he and Andy will take the fun girls instead.