The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show (1960 – 1968)

1960 • 8 seasons • Comedy, Family • TV-G

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Episode 21 — Andy and the Gentleman Crook

Season 1 • The Andy Griffith Show

Released: 1961-02-27 • Comedy/Family

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A notorious, nationally known con man dubbed "Gentleman Dan" becomes a hero of epic proportions to Aunt Bee, Opie and Barney when he is held for two days in the Mayberry jail.

Episodes

Episode 1
The New Housekeeper
1960-10-03

Episode 2
The Manhunt
1960-10-10

Episode 3
The Guitar Player
1960-10-17

Episode 4
Ellie Comes to Town
1960-10-24

Episode 5
Irresistible Andy
1960-10-31

Episode 6
Runaway Kid
1960-11-07

Episode 7
Andy the Matchmaker
1960-11-14

Episode 8
Opie's Charity
1960-11-28

Episode 9
A Feud is a Feud
1960-12-05

Episode 10
Ellie for Council
1960-12-12

Episode 11
Christmas Story
1960-12-19

Episode 12
Stranger In Town
1960-12-26

Episode 13
Mayberry Goes Hollywood
1961-01-02

Episode 14
The Horse Trader
1961-01-09

Episode 15
Those Gossipin' Men
1961-01-16

Episode 16
The Beauty Contest
1961-01-23

Episode 17
Alcohol and Old Lace
1961-01-30

Episode 18
Andy, the Marriage Counselor
1961-02-06

Episode 19
Mayberry on Record
1961-02-13

Episode 20
Andy Saves Barney's Morale
1961-02-20

Episode 21
Andy and the Gentleman Crook
1961-02-27

Episode 22
Cyrano Andy
1961-03-06

Episode 23
Andy and Opie, Housekeepers
1961-03-13

Episode 24
The New Doctor
1961-03-27

Episode 25
A Plaque for Mayberry
1961-04-03

Episode 26
The Inspector
1961-04-10

Episode 27
Ellie Saves a Female
1961-04-17

Episode 28
Andy Forecloses
1961-04-24

Episode 29
Quiet Sam
1961-05-01

Episode 30
Barney Gets His Man
1961-05-08

Episode 31
The Guitar Player Returns
1961-05-15

Episode 32
Bringing Up Opie
1961-05-22

Information

Episode air date	27.02.1961
Episode runtime	25 min
Episode rating	9.00
Genres	Comedy / Family
TMDB series rating	7.6
IMDb series rating	8.4
Series status	Ended
Age rating	0+
Country	US

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Additional videos

The Andy Griffith Show *** The Opening Theme Song

The Andy Griffith Show *** The Opening Theme Song

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Andy and the Darling Boys (Dillards) singing Dooley The Andy Griffith Show

Andy and the Darling Boys (Dillards) singing Dooley The Andy Griffith Show

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Andy Griffith "Opie and the Spoiled Kid" in 5 minutes

Andy Griffith "Opie and the Spoiled Kid" in 5 minutes

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Andy Griffith - Ernest T Bass Courts Charlene

Andy Griffith - Ernest T Bass Courts Charlene

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Cast

Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor

Ron Howard
Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier
Aunt Bee Taylor

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