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 1 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1964 - 1965
Episode 1
Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
Fri, Sep 25, 1964 30 mins
Gomer gets his first shot at the obstacle course.
Episode 2
Guest in the Barracks
Fri, Oct 2, 1964 30 mins
Gomer helps a recruit smuggle his girlfriend into the barracks.
Episode 3
Private Ralph Skunk
Fri, Oct 9, 1964 30 mins
While on a hike Gomer makes a friend, but when the friend decides to move into the barracks Sgt Carter wants him gone! but Gomer shows the Sgt what an asset this new friend is to the platoon.
Episode 4
Captain Ironpants
Fri, Oct 16, 1964 30 mins
After tipping his hat instead of saluting female Captain "Iron Pants" Martin, Gomer is assigned special detail in her office to teach him a lesson. But it turns out that he is the teacher, instead of the student, as he reminds her that she is more then just a Marine.
Episode 5
Gomer Learns a Bully
Fri, Oct 23, 1964 30 mins
A trouble maker transfers into the platoon and decides to make Pyle his patsy, Gomer tries to handle it with understanding and kindness - but soon learns that bullies need to be stood up against.
Episode 6
Pay Day
Fri, Oct 30, 1964 30 mins
After being bawled out by Sgt Carter for not working hard enough Gomer decides not accept his pay for that week which causes all sorts of troubles for Sgt Carter.
Episode 7
Nobody Loves a Sergeant
Fri, Nov 6, 1964 30 mins
Sgt Carter tries to make Gomer dislike him before graduation, feeling that he hasn't done his job correctly if he isn't hated by ALL the recruits. Sgt Carter asks for a transfer to California, but things don't go quite as he expects.
Episode 8
Gomer and the Dragon Lady
Fri, Nov 13, 1964 30 mins
While drinking with his fellow NCOs at a local nightclub, Sergeant Carter decides to play a practical joke on Gomer by setting him up to score a kiss from the club's notorious "Dragon Lady" who has a habit of physically rebuffing mashers.
Episode 9
Survival of the Fattest
Fri, Nov 20, 1964 30 mins
It's Survival Training for the platoon: two-man teams must rough it for five days. Thinking Gomer will bring down the platoon's rating, Sgt. Carter takes him for his partner. Gomer's small-town, backwoods upbringing turns out to be an asset.
Episode 10
A Date for the Colonel's Daughter
Fri, Nov 27, 1964 30 mins
The Colonel's daughter visits from her all-girls school and the Colonel asks Sgt Carter to find her an escort, so of course Gomer Pyle is the perfect choice - at least until her overly protective mother panics.
Episode 11
They Shall Not Pass
Fri, Dec 4, 1964 30 mins
Sgt Carter's platoon takes part in war games, and Gomer's naive ways cause more problems than Sgt Carter can handle. Will Gomer's actions get Carter the boot?
Episode 12
Sergeant Carter, Marine Baby Sitter
Fri, Dec 11, 1964 30 mins
Gomer and his fellow Marines are headed into town on day passes when one of them is stuck on guard duty. Gomer volunteers to help his buddy's wife take care of things for the baby - but Sgt Carter "volunteers" to drive them around leaving his date on hold.
Episode 13
The Case of the Marine Bandit
Fri, Dec 18, 1964 30 mins
While hitching a ride to town Gomer stops to help a stranded motorist, she takes him into town to meet her mother. A robber is holding up liquor stores while wearing a Marine's uniform at the same time.
Episode 14
Sergeant of the Week
Fri, Dec 25, 1964 30 mins
A mix-up leads Carter to believe Gomer's dying.
Episode 15
Grandpa Pyle's Good Luck Charm
Fri, Jan 1, 1965 30 mins
Gomer's grandpa offers pointers on drilling a platoon.
Episode 16
Dance, Marine, Dance
Fri, Jan 8, 1965 30 mins
Gomer's conned into signing a contract for dancing lessons.
Episode 17
Sergeant Carter's Farewell to His Troops
Fri, Jan 15, 1965 30 mins
Carter must decide whether or not to re-enlist.
Episode 18
The Feuding Pyles
Fri, Jan 22, 1965 30 mins
Gomer makes friends with a hillbilly named Branch.
Episode 19
Love Letters to the Sarge
Fri, Jan 29, 1965 30 mins
Carter receives anonymous love letters.
Episode 20
Sergeant Carter Gets a Dear John Letter
Fri, Feb 5, 1965 30 mins
Carter asks Gomer to take his place on a date.
Episode 21
Daughter of the Sarge
Fri, Feb 12, 1965 30 mins
Carter's adopted Korean daughter arrives-but she's not the little girl he remembers.
Episode 22
Officer Candidate Gomer Pyle
Fri, Feb 19, 1965 30 mins
Carter tries for the Officer Candidate School.
Episode 23
Old Man Carter
Fri, Feb 26, 1965 30 mins
Gomer tries to collect money for Carter's birthday.
Episode 24
Gomer Makes the Honor Guard
Fri, Mar 5, 1965 30 mins
Carter may have to use Gomer as an honor guard since he owns a blue dress uniform.
Episode 25
My Buddy, the War Hero
Fri, Mar 12, 1965 30 mins
Carter and an old war buddy credit each other for being war heroes.
Episode 26
Double Date with the Sarge
Fri, Mar 19, 1965 30 mins
Gomer decides to find a girl of his own after meeting Sergeant Carter's girlfriend.
Episode 27
The Jet Set
Fri, Mar 26, 1965 30 mins
Duke talks Gomer into taking a jeep to the airport.
Episode 28
Sergeant of the Guard
Fri, Apr 2, 1965 30 mins
Gomer is a look-out for burglars robbing the base.
Episode 29
Gomer Dates a Movie Star
Fri, Apr 9, 1965 30 mins
Gomer's favorite actress visits the base.
Episode 30
Gomer the M.P.
Fri, Apr 16, 1965 30 mins
Gomer gets assigned to MP duty.
