The Andy Griffith Show Episode 134: Man in the Middle

Originally Aired on Nov 2, 1964.   Average User Rating: 7.6 out of 10  (44 entries).

Barney and Thel break up and it appears for good. In an effort to console Barney, Andy gets in hot water when Barney misrepresents his words to Thel. The harder they try to work things out, the worse it gets.

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comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 6/30/2005 2:00:11 PM PST:

" This story provides the lesson that a person shouldn't meddle in other peoples' personal matters. When Barney becomes upset with Thelma Lou, stating that maybe she wasn't meant for him, Andy innocently agrees. However, he didn't know that Barney would quote him to Thelma Lou. "Let's don't get upset by a comment made by some third party."" - r.p. from VA

comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 10/11/2004 1:47:47 PM PST:

""WOMEN! They're all NUTS!"" - Chris from Hilton Head, SC

comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 10/16/2003 3:51:59 PM PST:

""It's steak sandwich time."" - Megan from

comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 10/1/2002 6:20:08 PM PST:

"I agree with the person who said they liked the "couples" episodes. This is one of the best! My favorite part is when Andy & Helen, Barney & Thelma Lou have made up at the end . Does anyone know where I can get a recording of Andy singing "I wish I was a red rosy bush" to Helen? I like the song so much that its part of my email address, as you notice." - Melody Carter from Lafayette, Georgia

comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 9/8/2002 1:59:35 PM PST:

"I loved this episode. I was just curious, how many episodes did Thelma Lou slap Barney in? lol. I'm serious!" - Megan from murphy

comment about 'Man in the Middle' posted 12/27/2001 10:12:38 PM PST:

"I loved this episode! It illustrates two things very well: First, how people's words get twisted and turn around to bite their own behind. Second, how well Andy and Barney played off of one another. I have always been a fan of the show's "couples" shows that put Andy and his girlfriends together with Barney and Thelma Lou in different situations. This episode does not disappoint." - Kim from Lafayette, Louisiana