The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show (1960 – 1968)

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

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Episode 17 — The Return of Barney Fife

Season 6 • The Andy Griffith Show

Released: 1966-01-10 • Comedy/Family

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Barney Fife returns home to Mayberry for a brief visit only to discover that his former girlfriend Thelma Lou has married. Fortunately for Barney, sweet Nettie Albright a secret admirer from days gone by shows up at Barney's high school reunion dance to save the day.

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Episodes

Episode 1
Opie's Job
1965-09-13

Episode 2
Andy's Rival
1965-09-20

Episode 3
Malcolm at the Crossroads
1965-09-27

Episode 4
Aunt Bee, the Swinger
1965-10-04

Episode 5
The Bazaar
1965-10-11

Episode 6
A Warning from Warren
1965-10-18

Episode 7
Off to Hollywood
1965-10-25

Episode 8
The Taylors in Hollywood
1965-11-01

Episode 9
The Hollywood Party
1965-11-08

Episode 10
Aunt Bee on TV
1965-11-15

Episode 11
The Cannon
1965-11-22

Episode 12
A Man's Best Friend
1965-11-29

Episode 13
Aunt Bee Takes a Job
1965-12-06

Episode 14
The Church Organ
1965-12-13

Episode 15
Girl-Shy
1965-12-20

Episode 16
Otis the Artist
1966-01-03

Episode 17
The Return of Barney Fife
1966-01-10

Episode 18
The Legend of Barney Fife
1966-01-17

Episode 19
Lost and Found
1966-01-24

Episode 20
Wyatt Earp Rides Again
1966-01-31

Episode 21
Aunt Bee Learns to Drive
1966-02-07

Episode 22
Look Paw, I'm Dancing
1966-02-14

Episode 23
The Gypsies
1966-02-21

Episode 24
Eat Your Heart Out
1966-02-28

Episode 25
A Baby in the House
1966-03-07

Episode 26
The County Clerk
1966-03-14

Episode 27
The Foster Lady
1966-03-21

Episode 28
Goober's Replacement
1966-03-28

Episode 29
The Battle of Mayberry
1966-04-04

Episode 30
A Singer in Town
1966-04-11

Information

Episode air date	10.01.1966
Episode runtime	25 min
Episode rating	0.00
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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