Mayberry R.F.D.

- Season 1

(1968)

With Andy getting married, Aunt Bee is planning to leave Mayberry and live with her sister out-of-state. Sam suggests she move onto the farm with him and his son, Mike. Various members of the community talk to Aunt Bee, telling her how important she is to the town, and convincing her to reevaluate her decision.

The town is a-buzz as plans progress for the annual harvest ball. Millie Swanson becomes the center of attention as Goober and Sam accidentally compete for her attention and the chance to take her to the dance. A strange twist of events at the dance see both Goober and Sam get all they hoped for.

Sam's cousin, Vince is coming to visit after not seeing him for 5 years. Vince reveals he has a horse that has not lived up to its potential as a race horse and is looking to sell the animal to finance a restaurant he wants to partner in. Sam begins to ask around town in the hope of helping his cousin out, however Aunt Bee cooks up an alternative scheme that may see everyone finish up a winner.

Sam is concerned with the corn crop ready for harvest. Sherriff Andy hears of a scheme to help rehabilitate released prisoners. With some reservation Sam agrees to take on two of the men to help with the harvest. To the men's surprise the town embraces them and seems unconcerned about their former life, until some money seems to go missing

Mike accidentally receives a paper copier through the mail. Rather than returning the machine he and a friend decide to go into business making copies of documents for local business. With a 10 day return policy the kids think they can't lose. That is till they accidentally damage the unit beyond repair and somehow have to explain the situation to Mike's father

A television company writes to the town asking them to send two representatives to New York to record a show about where is better Mayberry or New York City. Emmett and Howard are chosen by the town to defend the honor of all small towns across America. Things don't go well and Howard returns to Mayberry an outcast till an odd twist of events teaches the town and Howard some inner truths.

Sam pushes for a new youth initiative that will allow students to take up the major role in running the town for a day. The children embrace their roles with far more enthusiasm than anyone thought.

The town council is concerned with the drop in fund raising efforts for the Church. They discover the problem is with the annual charity play. They ask the producer to stand down but a then faced with who will replace her.

Mike is excited to be going to a big league baseball game. Sam has put conditions on him being allowed, but it remains to be seen if he can live up to the challenge.

Sam runs into trouble with the police after he makes a turn without signaling. Sam doesn't think he's done anything wrong, but is unsure if he should contest the ticket in court.

Emmett is about to turn 50. The town and his family are keen to organize a party. However Emmett becomes increasingly negative about both his up coming birthday and party.

At the state fair, Millie is crowned Miss Farmerette to the great joy of Mayberry. In winning the contest, she attracts the attention of an ex-Hollywood talent agent wanting to get back to the top.

Sam is interviewed by a student taking a journalism course at school. She quickly becomes infatuated with him and struggles to control her crush.

The town is a buzz when news spreads that a new couple have moved into the area. The town is further intrigued when they discover one of the couple is a writer. But as is always in Mayberry, nothing is ever what it seems.

After a conversation with Mike, Aunt Bee realizes it is time for the ship cruise she's always wanted. The town get wrapped up in her preparations and see it as a chance for her to land a man.

Aunt Bee arrives home from her cruise with the exciting new she is engaged to be married to the captain of the ship she was on. Some of the townsfolk express concerns about the captains real motivation.

The local school decides to institute a new driver education program. Everyone in the town council is very supportive, however the question of who will teach the students creates some interesting problems.

Howard's developing relationship with Grace leads him to want to explore her hobbies and interests. Unfortunately her choice of interests may challenge Howard on every level.

Sam and the other adults in the town decide to invite their children on a camping trip to show them the value of friendship after a number of the children have a falling out.

Sam is concerned his string bean crop has turned out very poorly. He becomes more concerned when Millie grows the same vegetable with far better results.

A new pet shop opens in Mayberry and Mike is all fired up to purchase a new Dog. Sam vetoes the idea based on previous experience with pets. Mike sets out to prove him wrong.

A representative from the Acme Petroleum Company visits Goober's gas station. He is very unimpressed with Goober's efforts and wants changes or Goober may be out of a job.

The town is in an uproar when Emmett announces he is retiring, leaving the town with no repair facilities.

Millie has a girlfriend, Renee, visiting from New York who has recently broken up with a long time partner. Millie asks Sam to show her around and keep her busy. Unfortunately Renee interprets Sam's kindness the wrong way and begins to find herself attracted to him.

Mayberry gets word a nearby town has a church bell for sale. The Mayberry committee go and make an offer, but a battle of wills breaks out over the price.

Mayberry gets an invitation to join a sister city program by the United States government. The citizens of Mayberry embrace the idea and arrange for a delegation from their Mexican sister city, Porto Bello to visit Mayberry.