Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.
Top Cast
Ken Berry
Sam Jones
George Lindsey
Goober Pyle
Jack Dodson
Howard Sprague
Paul Hartman
Emmett Clark
Arlene Golonka
Millie Swanson
Frances Bavier
Aunt Bee Taylor
Alice Ghostley
Alice Cooper
Episodes
Andy and Helen Get Married
Sep 23, 1968
The Harvest Ball
Sep 30, 1968
The Race Horse
Oct 07, 1968
Help on the Farm
Oct 14, 1968
The Copy Machine
Oct 21, 1968
The Panel Show
Oct 28, 1968
Youth Takes Over
Nov 11, 1968
The Church Play
Nov 18, 1968
Mike's Losing Streak
Dec 02, 1968
Sam Gets a Ticket
Dec 07, 1968
Emmet's 50th Birthday Party
Dec 16, 1968
Miss Farmerette
Dec 23, 1968
Sam and the Teenager
Dec 20, 1968
New Couple in Town
Jan 06, 1969
Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 1
Jan 13, 1969
Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 2
Jan 20, 1969
Driver Education
Jan 27, 1969
Howard's Hobby
Feb 03, 1969
The Camper
Feb 10, 1969
Sam the Expert Farmer
Feb 17, 1969
The Pet Shop
Feb 24, 1969
An Efficient Service Station
Mar 03, 1969
Emmett's Retirement
Mar 10, 1969
Millie's Girlfriend
Mar 17, 1969
The Church Bell
Mar 24, 1969
Sister Cities
May 12, 1969
