Seasons & episodes
S8 · E15Howard's New Life 1967-12-18 · 25 min
Howard quits his boring job as county clerk and becomes a Caribbean island beachcomber.
S8 · E16Goober the Executive 1967-12-25 · 25 min
Goober buys the gas station with financial backing from Andy and Emmett.
S8 · E17The Mayberry Chef 1968-01-01 · 25 min
The head of a local TV station enlists Aunt Bee to do a nightly cooking show, having heard about her cooking. Although she may not exude great professionalism, she has that extra "naturalness" that they're looking for. But her main concern is that someone suitable is cooking for Andy and Opie during her absence each evening. Unable to find someone, but not wanting Aunt Bee to back out of this opportunity, Andy (with Opie) maintains the pretense that a "Mrs. Parkinson" is on the job. Andy actually does the cooking -- to his and Opie's mutual gastric discomfort. After 2 days on the job, Aunt Bee shows unusual quickness of mind in seeing through the charade and finding a resolution.
S8 · E18Emmett's Brother-In-Law 1968-01-08 · 25 min
Emmett's brother in law wants him to leave the fix it shop and join him in selling life insurance.
S8 · E19Opie's Drugstore Job 1968-01-15 · 25 min
Opie gets a job working at the drugstore and learns that everyone makes mistakes.
S8 · E20The Church Benefactors 1968-01-22 · 25 min
The Church Members must decide what to purchase with the $500 that's willed to the church. The choice is between Choir robes and repairing the church's foundation.
S8 · E21Barney Hosts a Summit Meeting 1968-01-29 · 25 min
An international summit is in the hands of Barney.
S8 · E22Goober Goes to an Auto Show 1968-02-05 · 25 min
An old friend makes Goober feel worthless.
S8 · E23Aunt Bee's Big Moment 1968-02-12 · 25 min
Aunt Bee decides that she wants to be more exciting, so she announces that she will learn to fly.
S8 · E24Helen's Past 1968-02-19 · 25 min
As Andy is looking through Helen's old newspaper clippings, he finds one of her being taken to jail by the police. He decides to keep his discovery secret until it leaks out to the school board which could destroy Helen's teaching career.
S8 · E25Emmett's Anniversary 1968-02-26 · 25 min
Emmett Clark cannot decide on a suitable anniversary gift for his spouse. Helpful friend Flora Mahlerbie {Alberta Nelson} finds a way and suggests her friend Bernie the wholesale fur man as the golden answer to Emmett's problem. Flora takes Emmett to Bernie's shop one night to haggle over furs and things. Ultimately, though, Cheapskate Emmett will not cough up the change for the pricey women's wear, even at 40% off, which leaves Flora a trifle sad.
S8 · E26The Wedding 1968-03-04 · 25 min
Howard's mother decides to get married and move to Mt. Pilot. Howard is so glad to have the house to himself that he decides to throw a couples party, but Helen ends up being the only female there.
S8 · E27Sam for Town Council 1968-03-11 · 25 min
Sam runs against Emmett for office.
S8 · E28Opie and Mike 1968-03-18 · 25 min
Opie sticks up for a young boy and must pay the price.
S8 · E29A Girl for Goober 1968-03-25 · 25 min
Sam and Andy call on modern technology to finally get Goober a steady girl.
S8 · E30Mayberry R.F.D. 1968-04-01 · 25 min
Sam brings over one of his Italian friends from the war--but unbenowst to him the friend brings over his elderly father and sister--and this creates mayhem in his family and business.