The Andy Griffith Show Episode 30: Barney Gets His Man

Originally Aired on May 8, 1961.   Average User Rating: 9.3 out of 10  (15603 entries).

Barney accidentally nabs bad-guy bank robber Eddie Brooks while issuing him a ticket for littering. Brooks tries to escape after spotting state troopers, but the troopers get their man. Before Brooks is carted off, he makes a point of promising revenge on the bumbling deputy responsible for his capture. Brooks manages to escape and is last seen making a beeline to Mayberry. Andy orchestrates Brooks's recapture, tricking Barney into firing his gun (directly at Andy), which induces Brooks to surrender.

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comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 1/19/2007 11:47:54 AM PST:

"well its not a comment about this episode it is actually a question if someone could answer it for me... what was it that Andy gave to Barney to keep in his shirt pocket at all times for safety... can some one tell me i would really appreciate it... efrain" - efrain from houston

comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 10/8/2006 11:39:26 AM PST:

"my favorite prt is when Barny says "I swollowed my gum." " - shannah from ohio

comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 5/13/2006 6:25:28 AM PST:

"This is truly a great episode. The best part is Barney captures the convict but only to give him a ticket for littering. Priceless! " - Liz from Ky

comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 2/3/2006 2:49:57 PM PST:

"This episode is hilarious! I love the part when Barney "catches" Brooks (and swallows his gum). The look on his face is priceless!" - Marge from Cleaveland, OH

comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 8/10/2005 2:04:14 PM PST:

"The episode where the former convict brings a shotgun as a gift for Andy is "High Noon In Mayberry". The actor who portrayed the former convict was the great character actor, Leo Gordon. You can also see him as the "Pilgrim" trouble maker slugged out by John Wayne in "McClintock"." - MarxBrother from Illinois

comment about 'Barney Gets His Man' posted 6/5/2005 3:08:49 PM PST:

"The part of Emma Brand was played by character actress Cheerio Meredith. For more info on cast for each episode go to TVTome.com. I hope this helps in answering your question. " - Jim Maxfield from Cranston, RI