Mayberry R.F.D. 1968
What is Mayberry R.F.D.?
Mayberry R.F.D. is a television series that originated as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 1968
- Last aired
- Mar 29, 1971
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Mayberry R.F.D. is a television series that originated as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. The series was produced for the CBS Television Network. It features a continuation of the storylines from The Andy Griffith Show, with the supporting characters returning for the new program. The show's focus gradually shifts to a widower farmer and his young son, who are introduced during the final season of The Andy Griffith Show. The series establishes Sheriff Andy Taylor in a secondary role, paving the way for the new series. The show's first episode is titled "Andy and Helen's Wedding" is not mentioned but the first episode is "Andy and Helen's Wedding" is not explicitly stated but the first episode title is not provided in the synopsis.
Should you watch it?
“This spin-off series continues the story of Mayberry following the departure of Andy Griffith.”
- features returning supporting characters
- direct continuation of a familiar setting
- star Andy Griffith leaves the series
Watch it if you enjoyed the characters and setting of The Andy Griffith Show.
The series is a traditional comedy program suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Andy and Helen Get Married Mytharc Sep 23, 1968
- E2 The Harvest Ball Core Sep 30, 1968
- E3 The Race Horse Core Oct 7, 1968
- E4 Help on the Farm Core Oct 14, 1968
- E5 The Copy Machine Core Oct 21, 1968
- E6 The Panel Show Core Oct 28, 1968
- E7 Youth Takes Over Core Nov 11, 1968
- E8 The Church Play Core Nov 18, 1968
- E9 Mike's Losing Streak Core Dec 2, 1968
- E10 Sam Gets a Ticket Core Dec 7, 1968
- E11 Emmet's 50th Birthday Party Core Dec 16, 1968
- E12 Miss Farmerette Core Dec 23, 1968
- E13 Sam and the Teenager Core Dec 20, 1968
- E14 New Couple in Town Core Jan 6, 1969
- E15 Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 1 Mytharc Jan 13, 1969
- E16 Aunt Bee's Cruise: Part 2 Mytharc Jan 20, 1969
- E17 Driver Education Core Jan 27, 1969
- E18 Howard's Hobby Core Feb 3, 1969
- E19 The Camper Core Feb 10, 1969
- E20 Sam the Expert Farmer Core Feb 17, 1969
- E21 The Pet Shop Core Feb 24, 1969
- E22 An Efficient Service Station Core Mar 3, 1969
- E23 Emmett's Retirement Core Mar 10, 1969
- E24 Millie's Girlfriend Core Mar 17, 1969
- E25 The Church Bell Mytharc Mar 24, 1969
- E26 Sister Cities Mytharc May 12, 1969
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Andy's Baby Mytharc Sep 22, 1969
- E2 Saving Morelli's Core Sep 29, 1969
- E3 Howard the Poet Core Oct 6, 1969
- E4 Goober and the Telephone Girl Core Oct 13, 1969
- E5 Millie the Model Core Oct 20, 1969
- E6 Mike's Birthday Party Core Oct 27, 1969
- E7 The Farmer Exchange Project Core Nov 3, 1969
- E8 The Caper Core Nov 10, 1969
- E9 The New Farmhand Core Nov 17, 1969
- E10 Palm Springs, Here We Come Core Nov 24, 1969
- E11 Palm Springs, Here We Are Core Dec 15, 1969
- E12 Millie and the Palm Springs Golf Pro Core Dec 22, 1969
- E13 Palm Springs Cowboy Core Dec 29, 1969
- E14 Goober's Niece Core Jan 12, 1970
- E15 Emmett Takes a Fall Mytharc Jan 19, 1970
- E16 The New Well Core Jan 26, 1970
- E17 Emmett and the Ring Core Feb 2, 1970
- E18 Goober's Brother Core Feb 9, 1970
- E19 The Mayberry Road Core Feb 16, 1970
- E20 Millie and the Great Outdoors Core Mar 2, 1970
- E21 The Sculptor Core Mar 9, 1970
- E22 The Health Fund Core Mar 16, 1970
- E23 The Mayberry Float Core Mar 23, 1970
- E24 Aloha Goober Core Mar 30, 1970
- E25 Millie the Secretary Mytharc Apr 6, 1970
- E26 The Mynah Bird Mytharc Apr 13, 1970
Season 3 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Emmett's Domestic Problem Mytharc Sep 14, 1970
- E2 Sensitivity Training Core Sep 21, 1970
- E3 Goober's New Gas Station Core Sep 28, 1970
- E4 The New Housekeeper Core Oct 5, 1970
- E5 All for Charity Core Oct 12, 1970
- E6 Hair Core Oct 19, 1970
- E7 Millie the Best-Dressed Woman Core Oct 26, 1970
- E8 Howard's Nephew Core Nov 2, 1970
- E9 Goober the Housekeeper Core Nov 9, 1970
- E10 Millie's Dream Core Nov 16, 1970
- E11 Community Spirit Core Nov 23, 1970
- E12 The Harp Core Nov 30, 1970
- E13 The Bicycle Club Core Dec 7, 1970
- E14 Mike's Project Core Dec 14, 1970
- E15 Howard the Dream Spinner Core Dec 28, 1970
- E16 Millie's Egg Farm Core Jan 11, 1971
- E17 The Kid from Hong Kong Core Jan 18, 1971
- E18 The Moon Rocks Core Jan 25, 1971
- E19 The World Traveler Core Feb 8, 1971
- E20 Goober the Elder Core Feb 15, 1971
- E21 Alice and the Professor Core Feb 22, 1971
- E22 Howard the Swinger Core Mar 1, 1971
- E23 Mike's Car Core Mar 8, 1971
- E24 Goober the Hero Core Mar 15, 1971
- E25 The City Planner Mytharc Mar 22, 1971
- E26 Emmett's Invention Mytharc Mar 29, 1971
Frequently asked questions
What does R.F.D. stand for?
The abbreviation stands for Rural Free Delivery.
How many seasons did the show run?
The program ran for three seasons.
Is this show a spin-off?
Yes, it is a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show.
Who is the central character?
Widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike become the focus of the series.
On which network did it air?
The series aired on the CBS Television Network.
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