Gomer Pyle: USMC
Gomer Pyle was a sweet but not-too-smart U.S. Marine from Mayberry, North Carolina who was stationed at Camp Henderson near Los Angeles, California. Gomer's innocence, naivete, and low-key demeanor often got him into trouble, most frequently at the hands of his loud-mouthed superior, Sergeant Carter. Duke, Frankie, Lester, and Larry were some of Gomer's pals and fellow enlisted men at Camp Henderson, and Lou Anne Poovie was his sometime girlfriend.
- 1964-1969
- 5 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy, Action & Adventure
- TV-G
Gomer Pyle was a sweet but not-too-smart U.S. Marine from Mayberry, North Carolina who was stationed at Camp Henderson near Los Angeles, California. Gomer's innocence, naivete, and low-key demeanor often got him into trouble, most frequently at the hands of his loud-mouthed superior, Sergeant Carter. Duke, Frankie, Lester, and Larry were some of Gomer's pals and fellow enlisted men at Camp Henderson, and Lou Anne Poovie was his sometime girlfriend.
Season 5 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1968 - 1969
Episode 1
Car for Sale
Fri, Sep 27, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Hacker siphons gas out of Sergeant Carters car so Carter thinks that the car is getting poor mileage and sells it to Hacker for a song.
Episode 2
Corporal Duke
Fri, Oct 4, 1968 30 mins
Duke Slater comes back as a Corporal to run the platoon in Sergeant Carter's absence. The men see Slater as a buddy and take advantage of his kindness. Gomer rallies the troops to show Duke respect.
Episode 3
The Booty Prize
Fri, Oct 11, 1968 30 mins
The 'Booty Prize' is an actual lead boot awarded to platoons to embarrass them for mistakes made. Gomer and Sergeants Carter and Hacker all get their foot stuck in it.
Episode 4
The Return of Monroe
Fri, Oct 18, 1968 30 mins
Lou-Ann's old boyfriend, Monroe, returns again. Monroe tells Gomer a lie, that he is going to marry Lou-Ann and it breaks Gomers heart but lies can't stop true love.
Episode 5
Just Move Your Lips, Sergeant
Fri, Oct 25, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Carter forms a mens choir to be part of a movie but the Sergeants singing is terrible so he's told "just move your lips, Sergeant."
Episode 6
All You Need Is One Good Break
Fri, Nov 8, 1968 30 mins
A beautiful stuntwoman defends herself against two thugs while being escorted by Gomer and Sgt. Carter, and they get the credit for protecting her.
Episode 7
A Marriage of Convenience
Fri, Nov 15, 1968 30 mins
While Company D is in Hollywood to film a movie, a movie starlet with an expired Visa who is facing deportation first proposes marriage to Gomer who says no and then to Sergeant Carter who says yes.
Episode 8
A Star Is Not Born
Fri, Nov 22, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Carter and his platoon are cast in a Marine movie. While Gomer sings, Carter cannot deliver his lines correctly, leading to a different role.
Episode 9
Come Blow Your Top
Fri, Nov 29, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Hacker bets Sergeant Carter $50 that Carter can't go 24 hours without losing his temper. Then Hacker tries to sabotage Carter.
Episode 10
A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't Hurt
Fri, Dec 6, 1968 30 mins
Gomer meets an elderly lady whose son is trying to retire her but all she wants to do is cook and take care of others.
Episode 11
Gomer, the Perfect M.P.
Fri, Dec 13, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Carter puts Gomer on guard duty and orders him not to let anyone enter the base without identification, no exceptions. Then Gomer refuses the sergeant entry when Carter comes back for his forgotten wallet.
Episode 12
The Wild Bull Returns
Fri, Dec 20, 1968 30 mins
General Cortez returns to Camp Henderson and challenges Sergeant Carter for the affections of Miss Bunny.
Episode 13
Hit and Write
Fri, Dec 27, 1968 30 mins
Sergeant Carter hits a new car while parking and slightly scratches it. Gomer insists that the Sergeant leave a note. Then the new car turns up with a badly crashed fender which Carter is blamed for.
Episode 14
Two on the Bench
Fri, Jan 3, 1969 30 mins
Sergeant Carter has trouble finding a ticket for a big football game but Gomer gets them bench passes from a player on the team that Gomer knew from Mayberry.
Episode 15
A Tattoo for Gomer
Fri, Jan 10, 1969 30 mins
Duke draws on Gomer's arm. Lou-Ann thinks it's a real tattoo; she hates it but doesn't tell Gomer thinking it's too late. Gomer hates it but goes to make it permanent thinking Lou-Ann likes it. She finds out just in time to stop him.
Episode 16
Win-A-Date
Fri, Jan 17, 1969 30 mins
Sergeant Carter goes on a dating game, Gomer ends up pulled into the show as contestant #3 and wins. Both Miss Bunny and Lou-Ann are upset that their men went on a dating show.
Episode 17
Marriage, Sgt. Carter Style
Fri, Jan 24, 1969 30 mins
Sergeant Carter tries to get Gomer to marry Lou-Ann instead of re-enlisting.
Episode 18
To Save a Life
Fri, Jan 31, 1969 30 mins
Sergeant Carter saves Gomer from a live grenade that Gomer dropped during exercises and Gomer becomes a pest repaying the sergeant for the deed so Carter sets it up for Gomer to save his life.
Episode 19
Dynamite Diner
Fri, Feb 7, 1969 30 mins
Gomer and Lou-Ann find a diner closed without customers and try to help them build business but the only thing the restaurant owners are interested in is robbing the bank next door through the basement wall.
Episode 20
Freddy's Friendly Computer
Fri, Feb 14, 1969 30 mins
Fast Freddie is in the computer dating service although he doesn't have a computer. He sets Gomer up with a date.
Episode 21
Gomer Maneuvers
Fri, Feb 21, 1969 30 mins
The Marines send Carter's and Hacker's platoons to maneuvers. Hacker tricks Gomer into giving the location of Carter's tents, so they have to move in the middle of the night. Carter accidentally raids a girl scout camp, due to faulty information from Pyle. Carter sends Pyle back to the base. Pyle is captured by Hacker, and then escapes. Pyle visits the girl scouts, Hacker's platoon raids. Carter platoon right behind them, capturing Hacker platoon. Hacker back at the base, pays the $50 lost the bet. A surprise twist at the end leaves Gomer smiling, and both Sargeants disappointed.
Episode 22
Gomer Tends a Sick Cat
Fri, Feb 28, 1969 30 mins
Miss Bunny has a sick cat but Gomer thinks the Sergeant is sick and dying. Gomer consults with Miss Bunny and then treats the Sergeant to warm milk and a ball with a bell.
Episode 23
I'm Always Chasing Gomers
Fri, Mar 7, 1969 30 mins
Gomer gets stuck on Sergeant Carter's plane to Wichita without Carter knowing it; and then Carter keeps seeing Gomer everywhere he looks.
Episode 24
The Short Voyage Home
Fri, Mar 14, 1969 30 mins
Gomer heads home with $1,600 to buy a gas station with his cousin Goober. Worried about pickpockets and con artists, Sergeant Carter goes with him.
Episode 25
Proxy Poppas
Fri, Mar 21, 1969 30 mins
Gomer and Sergeant Carter help a fellow marine who's wife is having a baby.
Episode 26
Flower Power
Fri, Mar 28, 1969 30 mins
Three hippies help Gomer camouflage a marine van, only they paint bright daisies on it instead.
Episode 27
Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow
Fri, Apr 4, 1969 30 mins
Gomer finds a white rabbit, gives it to a General's son and the Sergeant lets it loose thinking Gomer is keeping an unauthorized bunny. The rabbit must be found and the search is on but there are many white rabbits on base.
Episode 28
Showtime with Sgt. Carol
Fri, Apr 18, 1969 30 mins
Carol Burnett co-stars as a visiting Sergeant putting on a talent show at Camp Henderson. She wants Gomer to sing, Sergeant Carter says no until she uses her ladylike charm on him.
Episode 29
My Fair Sister
Fri, Apr 25, 1969 30 mins
Sergeant Carter's sister arrives and the Sergeant is embarrassed by her looks so he gets her a make-over that just isn't her. Gomer talks her into going back to her old self and he takes her to a dance.
Episode 30
Goodbye Camp Henderson, Hello Sergeant Carter
Fri, May 2, 1969 30 mins
As the series ends Gomer requests a transfer to get out of Sergeant Carter's hair and the Sergeant kills the transfer.
