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The Andy Griffith Show

“Nip it in the bud!”

Series Overview

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

8 Seasons • 249 Episodes

25 min per episode

Air Date Window

1960 – 1968

Premiered: Mon, Oct 3, 1960

Created By
Sheldon LeonardSheldon Leonard
Danny ThomasDanny Thomas

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Apr 1, 1968

Season 8, Episode 30: “Mayberry R.F.D.”

Sam brings over one of his Italian friends from the war--but unbenowst to him the friend brings over his elderly father and sister--and this creates mayhem in his family and business.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Andy Griffith Show *** The Opening Theme Song

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2013-04-21

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas

Screenplay & Story

Aaron Ruben

Original Score & Music

Earle Hagen

Director of Photography

Sidney Hickox

Producers

Bob Ross, Sheldon Leonard

Department Leadership Roster

Bob Ross

Producer

Sidney Hickox

Director of Photography

Aaron Ruben

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Andy Griffith Show.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Andy Griffith Show

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What is The Andy Griffith Show about?

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.

How many seasons does The Andy Griffith Show have?

The Andy Griffith Show comprises 8 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Andy Griffith Show?

Key cast members in The Andy Griffith Show include Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier.

Who created or directed The Andy Griffith Show?

The Andy Griffith Show was developed and directed by Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas.