The Andy Griffith Show: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Andy Griffith Show Season 6.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Opie's Girlfriend
Sep 12, 1966 · 25 min
Helen's niece comes for a visit and proves to be both very pretty and very talented in athletics. Trouble is that she beats Opie in almost every sport there is. She actually reall
The Lodge
Sep 19, 1966 · 25 min
Andy invites Howard to join ""The Regal Order of the Door to Good Fellowship"" lodge. Howard's mother doesn't like the idea of Howard being around the other men, so she concocts a
The Barbershop Quartet
Sep 26, 1966 · 25 min
The Barbershop Quartet is missing one singer when Howard develops a sore throat. Andy, much to his dismay,must bring along a chicken thief who is a great singer. Andy has deep mis
The Ball Game
Oct 3, 1966 · 25 min
Andy umpires the baseball game for Mayberry but when he calls the final strike for the opposing team, everyone in town is angry at him until Howard Sprague steps up and teaches eve
Aunt Bee's Crowning Glory
Oct 10, 1966 · 25 min
When a dignified-looking older preacher comes to town, all the older women want to impress him. Aunt Bee, after someone suggests it, buys a wig--a short blonde one. Later the pre
The Darling Fortune
Oct 17, 1966 · 25 min
The Darling Family comes back, suddenly rich. They want their sons to marry well, and decide they should pick from the women of Mayberry.
Mind Over Matter
Oct 31, 1966 · 25 min
Goober is involved in a minor car accident and thanks to Floyd and Aunt Bee, he becomes convinced that he is truly injured and has whiplash. Aunt Bee feels sorry for him and takes
Politics Begin at Home
Nov 7, 1966 · 25 min
Aunt Bee runs for a seat on the city council against the more qualified Howard, who is supported by Andy.
The Senior Play
Nov 14, 1966 · 25 min
Helen and the students of the senior class put on a play but the principal objects to it--and to Helen's involvement with such "scandalous" things--until she figures out a way to s
Opie Finds a Baby
Nov 21, 1966 · 25 min
Opie and Arnold find an abandoned infant on the courthouse steps.
Big Fish in a Small Town
Nov 28, 1966 · 25 min
When Howard goes fishing with Andy, Opie, Goober, and Floyd, he catches the legandary rare carp "Old Sam". After he decides to put the legendary fish in a Raleigh museum, Howard le
Only a Rose
Dec 5, 1966 · 25 min
Aunt Bee is totally excited about her rose that she has been growing for over a year for the annual flower show. While Opie and Arnold are playing, however,they accidently destroy
Otis the Deputy
Dec 12, 1966 · 25 min
Andy is captured by two escaped convincts and Otis and Howard ride to his rescue.
Goober Makes History
Dec 19, 1966 · 25 min
Goober grows tired of being the most ignorant one in town; he goes away fishing and accidentally grows a beard. The beard makes him believe he is smart--and he becomes an unbearabl
A New Doctor in Town
Dec 26, 1966 · 25 min
When Mayberry's long time physician retires the townfolk are reluctant to embrace his replacement.
Don't Miss a Good Bet
Jan 2, 1967 · 25 min
A stranger comes to Mayberry promising to find the Ross Raiders treasure. Goober, Floyd, Helen and Bee all invest--much to Andy's irritation.
Dinner at Eight
Jan 9, 1967 · 25 min
With Aunt Bee off visiting realtives and Opie away on a Scout trip, Andy is home alone. He is ready to spend a relaxing evening when Goober arrives to keep him company. He insists
A Visit to Barney Fife
Jan 16, 1967 · 25 min
Andy visits Barney in Raleigh, and realizes that Barney isn't as successful as he has always claims. Andy is able to help Barney solve a series of supermarket robberies and help hi
Barney Comes to Mayberry
Jan 23, 1967 · 25 min
Barney returns to Mayberry and rediscovers an old girlfriend who has become a movie star.
Andy's Old Girlfriend
Jan 30, 1967 · 25 min
Andy's old high school sweetheart moves back to town and has to stay with the Taylors while her house is being fixed. This creates tension between Helen and Andy.
Aunt Bee's Restaurant
Feb 6, 1967 · 25 min
Aunt Bee invests in a new Chinese restaurant and realizes she is not up for the stress of being a business owner.
Floyd's Barbershop
Feb 13, 1967 · 25 min
Floyd gets a rent hike after Howard buys the barbershop.
The Statue
Feb 20, 1967 · 25 min
When Howard suggests Mayberry erect a statue of Andy’s ancestor Seth Taylor in honor of all the work he did to make the town the quaint place it turned out to be. However, after a
Goodbye Dolly
Mar 6, 1967 · 25 min
After Dolly, a retired milk-wagon horse refuses to eat while her owner is out of town; Opie becomes really worried that something is wrong with her. Unsure of what to do, Opie turn
Opie's Piano Lesson
Mar 13, 1967 · 25 min
Opie has to choose between piano lessons and football lessons.
Howard the Comedian
Mar 20, 1967 · 25 min
Howard gets an opportunity to appear on television and demonstrate his comedic talents. He's a great hit --except with the people of Mayberry, who are upset that he mentioned them
Opie's Most Unforgettable Character
Apr 3, 1967 · 25 min
Opie has a hard time finishing one of his homework assignments.
Goober's Contest
Apr 10, 1967 · 25 min
In order to boost business Goober has a contest at the gas station. The printer accidentally prints a ticket for $200 and Floyd wins the ticket--and Goober can't pay it.