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The '91 Andy Griffith Show episode rankings revisited
Tell us how you'd rank 'em!
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It's always interesting to see who shares our opinions, and where are ideas diverge.
Way back in '91, the Orlando Sentinel conducted a poll with The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club to determine the fans' five favorite episodes.
Now, all these years later, we're re-publishing the results in hopes of sparking conversation. We want to know where you agree, where you disagree, and whether you would've been a part of that club.
Think an episode is too high? Would you replace one with another? Tell us! We want you to fill the comments section with an active discussion about YOUR favorite episodes and how they compare to this fan club from the past!
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*available in most MeTV markets1. The Pickle Story
Is this your king? Can this episode be unanimously crowned the undisputed greatest episode of The Andy Griffith Show? Well, for starters, it's got everything we love about the show. Andy and Barney go to great lengths just so they don't have to speak a discouraging word. Now, ain't that nice?
2. Man in a Hurry
If aliens came down to earth and asked us what makes Mayberry so great, we'd point them toward this episode. A stranger comes through town and is furious at the town's slow pace and over-friendly citizens. He can't stand the place. Until... Well, you'll have to watch the episode to find out. But is it really #2 of all time?
3. Barney's Sidecar
There's speeding out on that there highway and Barney aims to nip it in the bud. His motorcycle outfit alone is worth the price of admission (or a few commercial breaks, anyhow). The folks around town take none too kindly to this new nuisance, so Barney needs to ditch the hog. Do you love this episode?
4. Citizen's Arrest
Sure, Andy's name is right there in the title. But if you want funny, you turn to some of the supporting players in the show. Barney and Gomer are a laugh-a-minute in this one where they compete to see who can be the most law-abiding. The pair are fun friends, but funnier enemies! Is #4 an appropriate slot here?
5. Convicts-at-Large
Here's another odd-couple pairing. Barney and Floyd are held hostage by three escaped prisoners. The catch? These rough-and-tumble convicts are women, and they want the boys to dance! Everybody is a fish-out-of-water in this one, and we want to know whether it's the fifth best episode!
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The Haunted House
Barney Gets His Man
The Manhunt
Man in a Hurry
2. Convicts-At-Large
3. The Songfesters
4. The Manhunt
5. Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee
My favorites. Lots of other good episodes too. Things went downhill
episode where Opie hits the baseball in
Some of my favs are -
Class Reunion (funny but also a little sad. An episode must of us can relate to)
Andy and Barney in the Big City
Three Wishes for Opie
Floyd, the Gay Deceiver
The Farmer Takes a Wife (the Skipper!)
The Haunted House
Still have a good chuckle even after watching it many times over the years. The dialogue for the trumpet player is funny.