The Andy Griffith Show Episode 4: Runaway Kid

Originally Aired on Nov 7, 1960.   Average User Rating: 3.8 out of 10  (110 entries).

Andy finds himself in a dilemma after teaching Opie a lesson about the importance of always keeping your word. Opie has made a sacred trust not to divulge that his new friend, George "Tex" Foley, is a runaway. Andy must grapple with violating Opie's trust or returning the boy to his family and explaining that there is always an exception to every rule.

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comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 11/16/2005 9:59:39 PM PST:

"An early boring show that's more concerned with the moral than being funny. I always skip over this one. Opie acting too smart, too cute, and Andy not acting like enough of an adult. Way too sappy and silly. " - Ken from New Jersey

comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 6/2/2005 12:56:39 AM PST:

"it's hard to say, there were so many good parts, where opie say's he's not sure about pushing the sheriff's car so "i'm not gonna push very hard" the great moral lesson where Andy teachs opie how and when rules need to be bent a little the scene where barney gets to be the justice of the peace the cute kid who played tex and his scenes with Andy and many more, it's one of the best " - steve from la

comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 2/15/2005 9:38:40 PM PST:

"I felt Andy really betrayed Opie's confidence in this episode." - G. Redmon from GC Mi

comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 12/13/2004 8:07:38 PM PST:

"NO SNOWSHOES, i'm worried about you tex. Awesome!" - jimmy from huntsville, ala

comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 10/4/2004 6:33:46 PM PST:

"A bit boring for TAGS but it does set a slightly good example thru Andy as always. A lot of parents don't know how to love their children. Many care only for themselves. When I was young, I remember seeing runaway kids hanging out at the beaches years ago who came from broken homes, divorces, etc., seeking "father-like" or "mother-like" friends but probably only finding biker gangs, drug pushers, criminals, etc. I hope today that kids and parents alike can learn from Andy and go to church. " - Jimmy from L A

comment about 'Runaway Kid' posted 7/29/2004 8:12:32 AM PST:

"This episode is really funny! I liked the beginning where Barney gives Andy a ticket for parking in front of the fire plug, and when he walks up on the porch with the drawing, and when George said "Nobody would ever tell a cowboy to pick up his toys."" - Megan from