The Andy Griffith Show
“Nip it in the bud!”
The Andy Griffith Show is an American sitcom first televised on CBS between October 3, 1960 and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays 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. Andy Griffith stated in a Today Show interview, with respect to the time period of the show: "Well, though we never said it, and though it was shot in the '60s, it had a feeling of the '30s. It was when we were doing it, of a time gone by." The series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings and ended its final season at number one. It has been ranked by TV Guide as the 9th-best show in American television history. Though neither Griffith nor the show won awards during its eight-season run, series co-stars Knotts and Bavier accumulated a combined total of six Emmy Awards. The show, a semi-spin-off from an episode of The Danny Thomas Show titled "Danny Meets Andy Griffith", spawned its own spin-off series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., a sequel series, Mayberry R.F.D., and a reunion telemovie, Return to Mayberry. The show's enduring popularity has generated a good deal of show-related merchandise. Reruns currently air on TV Land, and the complete series is available on DVD. All eight seasons are also now available by streaming video services such as Netflix.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
About The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show is a 1960 English-language comedy and family series created by Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas. The cast is led by Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier. It spans 8 seasons and 249 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
The Andy Griffith Show was produced by CBS, Danny Thomas Enterprises, and Mayberry Enterprises and made in United States of America. It was first aired on October 3, 1960, and carries a TV-G certification.
- Created by
- Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas
- Writers
- Aaron Ruben
- First aired
- October 3, 1960
- Last aired
- April 1, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-G
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 (249 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CBS, Danny Thomas Enterprises, Mayberry Enterprises
The Andy Griffith Show cast & crew
The Andy Griffith Show was created by Sheldon Leonard and Danny Thomas and written by Aaron Ruben.
The cast features Andy Griffith as Andy Taylor, Ron Howard as Opie Taylor, and Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee Taylor.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sidney Hickox and it was produced by Bob Ross and Sheldon Leonard.
Is The Andy Griffith Show worth watching?
The Andy Griffith Show holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 167 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 8 seasons and 249 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and family, The Andy Griffith Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Andy Griffith Show
In United States, you can stream The Andy Griffith Show on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith
Andy Taylor
Ron Howard
Opie Taylor
Frances Bavier
Aunt Bee Taylor
The Andy Griffith Show — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Andy Griffith Show in United States?
The Andy Griffith Show is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Andy Griffith Show on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — The Andy Griffith Show is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is The Andy Griffith Show in?
The Andy Griffith Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Andy Griffith Show are there?
The Andy Griffith Show has 8 seasons with 249 episodes in total.
▸What is The Andy Griffith Show rated?
The Andy Griffith Show is rated TV-G. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 167 ratings.
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