The Andy Griffith Show Episode 206: Dinner at Eight

Originally Aired on Jan 9, 1967.   Average User Rating: 8.8 out of 10  (1623 entries).

With Aunt Bee off visiting realtives and Opie away on a Scout trip, Andy is home alone. He is ready to spend a relaxing evening when Goober arrives to keep him company. He insists on making his special spaghetti recipe. Andy gives in, eats heartily, and then is reminded by Goober of an invitation to Howard's for dinner. Andy goes to see Howard, who did not actually invite Andy at all. They still whip up some spaghetti and eat, but then Andy realizes dinner was a Helen's. He rushes over, but is in hot water for being late so he must endure another dinner of spaghetti.

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comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 3/27/2007 9:12:58 AM PST:

"THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. THE PATIENCE OF ANDY, NOT TO MENTION THE SIZE OF HIS STOMACH, IS A LESSON TO ALL OF US. NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION A PERSONS FEELINGS ARE TO ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED. I LOVE YOU SITE. THANKS! CASSIE" - CASSIE KEYES from JACKSON'S GAP, ALABAMA

comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 11/23/2006 12:47:55 PM PST:

"THIS IS THE ONLY SHOW IN THE TOP 15 HOME PAGE I DISAGREE WITH BEING THERE." - TAGS ANAYLIST from MAYBERRY

comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 11/22/2006 3:41:04 PM PST:

"I just saw this on cable and even tho I seen it before, I still laughed so much that I woke up the neighbors next door. Andy was the funniest when Barney wasn't around like when Uncle Ollie and Aunt Nora come for a visit or when he saved Gomer's life and of course, this episode. Goober would have been a great replacement for Barney as the deputy I think." - Clara from Riverside Cal

comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 10/6/2006 3:48:29 PM PST:

"I like the part where Opie was telling Andy how he shouldn't waste food like Andy had told him." - shannah from ohio

comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 8/31/2006 12:58:27 PM PST:

"8.8 out of 10 (when I looked). The voters got this one right. This is a great episode. The look on Howard's face is priceless when Andy explains how he's going to conduct himself in Aunt Bee and Opie's absence. This episode, as well as 10 or 12 others, make the purchase of this season well worthwhile. Best Buy, here I come." - Brad from Arizona

comment about 'Dinner at Eight' posted 8/10/2006 10:46:01 AM PST:

"I have to admit, I haven't seen this one, but now I want to so bad! I've imagined all the funny parts that you great people have shared, and I can't wait to buy the next season for this episode alone. Now I have to ask, how much better would this episode be, if Barney were still there?? :( Thanks again!" - Erika from Illinois