The Andy Griffith Show Searchable Episode Guide

The Andy Griffith Show Episode 84: Opie and the Spoiled Kid

Originally Aired on Feb 18, 1963.   Average User Rating: 4.4 out of 10  (796 entries).

Arnold Winkler makes his first appearance as a rotten little kid who tries to teach Opie how to manipulate his parents by throwing well-rehearsed tantrums. After terrorizing Mayberry, Winkler's bike is impounded and Opie learns a better lesson when he sees Winkler's ways just don't wash.

The Andy Griffith Show Episode 101: Opie the Birdman

Originally Aired on Sep 30, 1963.   Average User Rating: 9.2 out of 10  (105193 entries).

Opie accidentally kills a mother bird with his new slingshot and takes it upon himself to raise the orphaned baby birds. After adopting them with the Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod, Opie faces the difficult task of setting them free.

The Andy Griffith Show Episode 103: Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain

Originally Aired on Nov 18, 1963.   Average User Rating: 6.7 out of 10  (146 entries).

Opie surprises everyone with a report card of straight A's only to find out later, after Andy rewards him with a new bicycle, that the marks were a mistake. Afraid he's let his pa down, Opie decides to run away and join the navy.

The Andy Griffith Show Episode 108: Opie and His Merry Men

Originally Aired on Dec 30, 1963.   Average User Rating: 7 out of 10  (71 entries).

Opie plays Robin Hood to his own Sherwood Forest gang and gets involved in stealing from the "rich" Mayberry citizens in order to feed the "poor" hobo whom the gang meets in the woods. Andy goes out to meet their new friend in order to prove to Opie and the others that Andy is a good sheriff and that the hobo has been taking advantage of the kids' good intentions.

The Andy Griffith Show Episode 132: Opie Loves Helen

Originally Aired on Sep 21, 1964.   Average User Rating: 5.7 out of 10  (84 entries).

When Opie's school dance partner doesn't show for class, Opie is paired with Miss Crump, who unknowlingly waltzes her way into Opie's heart. Andy and Barney realize Opie has a crush when he tells them he wants to spend his entire savings of 74 cents on a gift. Only later do they discover exactly which girl has captured Opie's fancy. Barney discovers that Helen is the lucky gal while relaying a love poem to Opie for his sweetheart. Andy has a man to man chat with Opie, telling him that he's messing with his woman. Opie understands perfectly and backs off.