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The Andy Griffith Show Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1966 - 1967
Episode 1
Opie's Girlfriend
Mon, Sep 12, 196630 mins
Opie isn't too happy when Helen's niece Cynthia comes to visit and Andy tells him that he has to play with her. It also turns out that she is better at most things than he is whether it be jumping, running or playing football. Things go from bad to worse when she punches him and he gets a black eye. Andy and Helen realize that something has to be done but Andy is feeling a bit sensitive himself recently after Helen beat at bowling for the first time and he takes some good- natured ribbing from Floyd and others. Cynthia comes up with her own solution.
Episode 2
The Lodge
Mon, Sep 19, 196630 mins
When Howard suggest to Andy that he might like to join the local lodge, Andy invites him to their next meeting as a guest. It all goes well and Howard, who still lives at home with mother and leads a rather quiet life, is warmly welcomed. His overprotective mother however doesn't quite like the idea of her son going off with the boys once a week and decides to do something about it. She tells Goober that Howard's father became addicted to gambling and she's worried that Howard will get into card playing and ruin his life. She's made up the entire account but Goober decides he has to take action and blackballs Howard's application for membership.
Episode 3
The Barbershop Quartet
Mon, Sep 26, 196630 mins
Just as the regional Barbershop Quartet contest is to be held in Mount Pilot Howard Sprague, the group's tenor, get a throat infection and can't sing. Andy and the others have won the competition for two years running and decide to hold auditions for a temporary replacement. Unable to find anyone suitable, Andy is left with the choice of letting a prisoner with a great voice - a repeat offender who does nothing but plan his escape from jail - join the group. Sure enough, just as they arrive in Mount Pilot he disappears leaving the three other members of the quartet high and dry. A chance encounter saves the day.
Episode 4
The Ball Game
Mon, Oct 3, 196630 mins
When the regular umpire becomes unavailable, both sides agree that Andy is the logical choice to officiate at the big championship game between Mayberry and Mount Pilot. All goes well until Andy calls Opie out at the plate resulting in a Mount Pilot win. Goober, the Mayberry team manager, is furious and most of the townsfolk, including son Opie, won't even give Andy the time of day. It's clear to Andy that they didn't want an impartial umpire but one that would call the game in their favor and he doesn't hesitate to tell them so. Howard Sprague, who was covering the game for the local newspaper, writes a column that turns things around.
Episode 5
Aunt Bee's Crowning Glory
Mon, Oct 10, 196630 mins
With a large number of social functions coming up, Aunt Bee just doesn't know what to do with her hair. Her hairdresser suggests that she should consider wearing a wig and urged on by Helen Crump, she agrees. Andy is shocked however when he sees her in her new - and very blond - wig. He insists that she remove it but it's too late as they have a reception to attend. With her new do, Bee catches the eye of a visiting Pastor, Reverend Leighton, who is in Mayberry for a few weeks. She becomes very self-conscious about her appearance however when his first sermon focuses on being ones self and not putting on airs or pretense.
Episode 6
The Darling Fortune
Mon, Oct 17, 196630 mins
The Darlings sell some land to the county for $300. Briscoe decides it's time to get his boys married off and they spend the day in town looking for brides. After they can't find anyone, they're ready to leave when they see an omen that says the next woman they see will be a bride. Then they see Helen coming down the sidewalk.
Episode 7
Mind Over Matter
Mon, Oct 31, 196630 mins
After being involved in a minor accident - no more than an fender bender really - Goober is just fine and shrugs it all off. As others in the town hear about it, they begin to regale him with tales of people they know who suffered greatly from what initially was just a minor bump or scrape. Soon, Goober begins to develop symptoms of paralysis and whiplash and even ends up living in Andy's bedroom, unable to care for himself. Andy is convinced that it's all psychosomatic but has to figure out a way to get Goober to realize that he is perfectly fine.
Episode 8
Politics Begin at Home
Mon, Nov 7, 196630 mins
It's the men against the women when a vacancy comes up on the city council. Andy, Goober and Floyd decide that Howard would be an ideal candidate. At the same time, Aunt Bee's Women's Club decides that she should stand for office. When Andy tries to talk her out of it, it only re-enforces her resolve to run. Aunt Bee and Howard are soon on the campaign trail and while Andy is getting something of a cold shoulder at home, he remains steadfast in his support for Howard. When Andy suggests a public debate on the issues, it becomes obvious who the best candidate is.
Episode 9
The Senior Play
Mon, Nov 14, 196630 mins
It's time to organize the annual school play and the senior students propose a musical revue. The principal, Mr. Hampton, agrees with the idea and Helen Crump is put in charge of the production. All goes well until Mr. Hampton drops in on a rehearsal and realizes they have a segment on rock and roll and modern dancing. He doesn't understand their music and their dancing and cancels the show. Helen isn't too pleased and has to find a way to change his mind. She sets out to prove to him that kids today are no different that they were when he was their age.
Episode 10
Opie Finds a Baby
Mon, Nov 21, 196630 mins
When Opie and his friend Arnold Bailey find a baby apparently left on the courthouse steps, Opie's reaction is to tell his father. Arnold says he's read Oliver Twist and they should just find him a good home rather than put him in an orphanage. Opie agrees and then goes door to door around town asking people if they would like a baby. Word soon gets back to Aunt Bee who tells Andy the time has come to have a chat with Opie about the birds and the bees. Andy dreads the thought and just as he is about to do so, salvation walks in the front door of the courthouse. In the end, he decides to have the chat with him anyways, though it was perhaps not necessary after all.
Episode 11
Big Fish in a Small Town
Mon, Nov 28, 196630 mins
It's opening day for the new fishing season and Howard, who has never gone fishing before, wrangles an invitation to go along. Sure enough, the rookie fisherman catches Old Sam, the biggest and most elusive fish in the lake. It also turns out that he happens to be a rare species for the area and Howard is flattered when the Fish and Game Department want to put Old Sam in the Raleigh Aquarium. It soon becomes apparent however that with Old Sam no longer available to catch, the regular fisherman - Floyd, Goober and Opie among them - have lost interest in the sport. It's up to Howard to do something about it.
Episode 12
Only a Rose
Mon, Dec 5, 196630 mins
Aunt Bee has been entering a rose in the annual flower show every year but has always lost to her good friend Clara Edwards who has won seven years running. This year may be different however. She has grown a beautiful rose with deep, vibrant colors and even Andy thinks she has a good chance this year. Unfortunately, when Opie and his friend are playing football in the backyard, the rose is broken. Opie tapes it back together and Andy takes some photos, but they're soon onto what has happened and Aunt Bee is forced to withdraw from the competition. Opie does have something for her to make amends and it leads Clara to make a big decision.
Episode 13
Otis, the Deputy
Mon, Dec 12, 196630 mins
Andy is working with the State Police trying to track two bank robbers who may be hiding out in the woods somewhere in the vicinity of Mayberry. He's not having much luck until a drunken Otis tells that he saw two city types near where he stashes his illegal liquor. Andy sets off but is taken prisoner by the men after he trips over some of Otis' old liquor bottles and jars. When Andy doesn't return after several hours, Howard and Otis begin to worry and set off to rescue him. Otis can't resist having a drink beforehand so with him drunk, Howard is soon taken prisoner as well. It's left to Andy to rescue all of them.
Episode 14
Goober Makes History
Mon, Dec 19, 196630 mins
Goober, along with several other members of the community, sign up for an American history class. Goober has a lot to say but has difficulty formulating his thoughts and nothing seems to come out right. Embarrassed at the first class, he sets off hunting for three weeks. On his return, several people including Andy, Aunt Bee and Floyd comment on how his unshaven beard makes him look smarter and more like an intellectual. He decides to keep the beard but undergoes a radical personality change. He now has an opinion on everything and rarely lets anyone get a word in edgewise. Andy has to have a serious talk with him.
Episode 15
A New Doctor in Town
Mon, Dec 26, 196630 mins
When Mayberry's doctor retires after a long and distinguished career he's replaced by a new arrival, Dr. Thomas Peterson. He's a relatively new doctor and everyone, particularly some of the old-timers, note how young he appears to be. Andy and Helen point out that they should all give him a chance but no one seems to be prepared to be the first one to visit him. Things take an unexpected turn when Opie comes down with a sore throat and Dr. Peterson decides that his tonsils have to come out. Andy is suddenly very hesitant to let his son be operated on by someone who is so new, but Helen encourages him. The results will obviously determine if the good doctor has any future in Mayberry.
Episode 16
Don't Miss a Good Bet
Mon, Jan 2, 196730 mins
Andy's just a bit dubious when a stranger, George Jones, comes to town trying to find partners to finance what is essentially a treasure hunt. His tale is that he discovered the map when a relative died but he doesn't have the money to finance the search. Soon, Goober and Floyd have each put up a $100 and Aunt Bee and Helen aren't far behind. Andy doesn't accuse Jones of being a swindler but does warn everybody that they know nothing about him and they should all be careful. As 'gold fever' takes hold however, even Andy gets interested so he too decides to invest but asks Jones to be quiet about it which is just as well since he will soon be leaving town anyways.
Episode 17
Dinner at Eight
Mon, Jan 9, 196730 mins
With Aunt Bee away visiting her sister and Opie away on an overnight camping trip with the Boys Scouts, Andy is looking forward to an evening of bachelorhood where he can eat anything he wants and just loaf around the house. Things start to go wrong when Goober shows up to keep him company and make him a spaghetti dinner. After dinner, Goober tells him that Howard called to invite him for dinner and that he had another message from Helen. He shows up at Howard's, who isn't expecting him, and bravely has another spaghetti dinner. Goober got it wrong of course and it was Helen who invited him for dinner so he's now faced with his third dinner of the evening.
Episode 18
A Visit to Barney Fife
Mon, Jan 16, 196730 mins
Andy is in Raleigh on business and stops in to see his old friend Barney Fife who is now a detective. It is also apparent that he doesn't quite have the respect of his colleagues. Barney has proposed to his Captain that Andy be considered for a new position that will soon be available but what he doesn't know is that it's his own position that may be available. The Raleigh police have had a spate of robberies recently and the robbers have been uncanny in selecting their targets. Andy soon realizes why and sets a trap for the thieves in such a way that Barney will get the credit for nabbing them.
Episode 19
Barney Comes to Mayberry
Mon, Jan 23, 196730 mins
Barney visits the same time as a movie star who's also from Mayberry. When her PR man learns she and Barney dated in school, he has Barney escort her to her new movie's premiere. Unfortunately, Barney thinks he has rekindled an old romance.
Episode 20
Andy's Old Girlfriend
Mon, Jan 30, 196730 mins
Andy is happy to hear that his old girlfriend, Alice Harper, is in Mayberry. It turns out that she has moved back permanently and is fixing up her old family home. Alice and Andy were quite an item at one point and she is very attractive. Aunt Bee insists that she move in with them while her house is being fixed. Problems arise when Helen meets Alice and becomes jealous. Andy arranges for them to go out with Howard completing the foursome. Alice suggests that they spend the weekend at her family cabin but when Howard and Helen wake up in the middle of the night, they find that both Andy and Alice are missing.
Episode 21
Aunt Bee's Restaurant
Mon, Feb 6, 196730 mins
Aunt Bee decides to get into the restaurant business when Charlie Lee tells her he is moving away. He doesn't really want to but but doesn't have the money to start his own restaurant. For a $400 investment, Aunt Bee could become part-owner of Mayberry's first Chinese restaurant and she decides to take the risk. The restaurant becomes quite successful but the prediction in a fortune cookie makes Aunt Bee re-consider the wisdom of her her investment. A solution is at hand however that could satisfy everyone.
Episode 22
Floyd's Barbershop
Mon, Feb 13, 196730 mins
The building containing Floyd's barber shop is put up for sale and Floyd is worried that new owners may want to use the space for their own purposes. He's relieved somewhat when Howard Sprague buys the building but they get into a spat when Howard tries to raise the rent. Floyd is insulted at the way he is being treated and Howard claims that he's only trying to get a measly 5% return on his investment. Floyd flatly refuses to pay more rent and announces that after 27 years, he's going out of business.
Episode 23
The Statue
Mon, Feb 20, 196730 mins
The local civic improvement committee decides that Mayberry should commemorate one of its illustrious citizens by erecting a statue. They focus on one of Andy and Aunt Bee's ancestors, a founder of the town. They hire a local artist to produce a life-sized statue but they may have made a major error. It turns out that the venerated Taylor in question was a major fraudster who had sold land in Mayberry at inflated prices by promising that the railroad would be coming through the town. The railway eventually went through Mount Pilot and a lot of people lost money. It takes a re-assessment of history to allow them to go forward.
Episode 24
Helen, the Authoress
Mon, Feb 27, 196730 mins
Andy is as thrilled as anyone else when Helen gets the news that her children's book is to be published along with a $1000 advance. When he goes with Helen to see her publisher in Raleigh however, he very much feels like a fifth wheel. Soon the townsfolk begin to congratulate Andy and comment on how he will no doubt lead a life of leisure now that he is married to a published and soon to be famous author. Initially, he takes it all in stride but soon begins to bristle at the idea of being a kept man. When Helen breaks a date for the second time, he asks another woman out on a date.
Episode 25
Goodbye, Dolly
Mon, Mar 6, 196730 mins
It's the end of an era in Mayberry when Walt Simpson, the milkman, needs to retire his horse-drawn milk wagon and start using a modern truck. He plans a nice home for his horse however and hires Opie to take care of it while he is away for a week. Andy isn't too keen on Opie taking on that responsibility remembering what had happened when Opie had agreed to deliver someone's morning papers only to have Andy delivering them himself. Opie is conscientious however, traveling every day to Simpson's farm to feed the horse. The problem is that it simply won't eat and becoming very concerned, gets Andy's help. The vet can't quite figure out what is going on but they soon find the root of the problem.
Episode 26
Opie's Piano Lesson
Mon, Mar 13, 196726 mins
When Clara Edwards gets an opening for a new piano student, Aunt Bee thinks Opie should take lessons. Andy isn't keen on the idea and is surprised that Opie is even interested. Opie assures everyone that he will work hard at learning the instrument and will practice every day after school. A conflict arises however when the school hires an ex-NFL player, Flip Conroy, as its new football coach. With football practice scheduled for same time as his lessons or practice time, Opie finds himself trying to be in two places at the same time. Opie and his friend Arnold cook up a scheme that doesn't quite fool anyone.
Episode 27
Howard, the Comedian
Mon, Mar 20, 196730 mins
After a successful bout as the MC at a local dinner, Howard decides to further his comedic skills by appearing on Colonel Tim's local TV amateur hour. He decides to add a little zip to store-bought jokes by including the names of a variety of Mayberry's leading citizens. Andy thinks he's done a great job but all he's manage to do is insult a fairly wide swath of the community. Howard soon finds himself shunned by Clara Edwards, Aunt Bee and Floyd the barber. They soon realize however that Howard's joking and mentioning their name on the air has had a particular side benefit.
Episode 28
Big Brother
Mon, Mar 27, 196730 mins
At Andy's suggestion, Howard Sprague agrees to be a Big Brother to a local teenager, Tommy Parker, who isn't doing too well in school and who both Andy and the Principal are concerned may start to make bad choices in life. Howard is keen from the outset and offers to study with the young man - Howard is studying for the civil service exams - but when he meets Tommy's sister Betty, he soon finds himself spending more time with her than Tommy. When word gets back to Andy that Howard has had little effect on Tommy he is puzzled; when he hears that Howard has been spending all his time at the dance hall where Tommy's sister works, he's downright disappointed. Tommy however also comes to understand what is at stake and decides to make a major change in his life.
Episode 29
Opie's Most Unforgettable Character
Mon, Apr 3, 196730 mins
Opie has to write a composition on his most unforgettable character and is having a really hard time coming up with someone. Aunt Bee suggests a most logical choice when she tells Opie to follow his father around and write about him. Andy is quite proud of the fact that Opie has chosen but not very pleased when Opie, generally a good student, gets an F on the essay. Miss Crump gives him a chance to try again and he gets a good mark but when Andy learns that he wrote about someone else, Opie has some explaining to do.
Episode 30
Goober's Contest
Mon, Apr 10, 196730 mins
Wally's gas station is losing business to a rival in Mount Pilot that has a cash giveaway contest going on and he gets Wally's permission to have a similar lure to bring in and keep their customers. It works and soon people are lining up but he's made a serious error and the printer has included a whopping $200 prize. As luck would have it, the prize is won by Floyd the barber, one of the critics who goaded Goober into having the contest in the first place. When Goober says he can't pay, Floyd says he's sold them a bill of goods and Andy has no choice but to take action, one he hopes will lead Floyd to be more reasonable.
