Only Andy Griffith experts can ace this quiz about "The New Housekeeper'

The very first episode!

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Here it is: Season 1, Episode 1. This is where it all started. Kind of. Technically, it all started on The Danny Thomas Show. But this is the first episode of The Andy Griffith Show as we know and love it.

So, let's see how much you remember this first episode. Try to answer these questions as well as you can. It's not a big ol' competition or anything, but why don't you go ahead and include your score in the comments section below? Maybe it'll be worth a little bragging! 

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  1. Who interrupts the proceedings in the wedding that opens the episode?
  2. What instrument does Barney play to serenade the newlyweds?
  3. What is the name of the Taylors' outgoing housekeeper?
  4. What's the name of the groom?
  5. The brand new deputy wishes to be known by which superlative?
  6. What's the first meal that Aunt Bee makes for Opie and Andy?
  7. What's the name of Opie's bird?
  8. Who is the first Mayberry resident we see Barney book for jaywalking?
  9. Which of these activities is NOT used to test Aunt Bee's mettle?
  10. What song does Andy Griffith close out the episode singing?

Only Andy Griffith experts can ace this quiz about "The New Housekeeper'

Your Result...

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95 Comments

meckenzielarson 6 months ago
10/10 and not my most favorite episode either
Hornswagler 7 months ago
I love the Andy Griffith show!! Watch it daily so really enjoy the quizzes
You can never go wrong with Andy Griffith
DeputyFike 7 months ago
Love these quizzes! It would be great if our account could somehow keep track of our overall score! Thanks for doing these!
Leatherneck 8 months ago
100%....one of the top favorites!!!!
MimiJudy88 8 months ago
9/10 on Episode 1. (I decided to start at the beginning; a very good place to start!).
ColbysTonsorialParlor 8 months ago
10/10. I never thought my own cousin could be such a great quiz taker.
Vlpayne 8 months ago
I only scored 7 out of 10. I don’t know what happened…I know Mayberry better than that! I’ll just blame it on a fear of testing! Haha
publisheryoucanwincom 8 months ago
10 out of 10...Tallahassee knows Mayberry
BuzzFluheart 9 months ago
10/10. I started at quiz #39 so I'm going back to catch up with the rest of you.
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