Mayberry R.F.D. (1968-1971)

CBS Scripted
Audience Score
57
Mayberry R.F.D.
StarringKen BerryGeorge LindseyJack Dodson
DirectorsChristian NybyElliott Lewis
WritersJohn McGreevey
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NR September 23rd, 1968Comedy , Family3 Seasons, 78 Episodes
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Plot
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.

All Seasons

Season 3

Season 3

Sep 14, 1970
Season 2

Season 2

Sep 22, 1969
Season 1

Season 1

Sep 23, 1968

TV Show Details

Air Date:September 23rd, 1968

Last Air Date:March 29th, 1971

Network:CBS
Status:Ended

Genres:Comedy , Family

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Andy Griffith, Andy Griffith, Richard O'Linke, Andy Griffith, Richard O'Linke, Richard O'Linke
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single fathersitcom