Robert McQuain

The state police come to town to catch some payroll robbers. They want Andy and Barney to stay out of the way and let them handle it. The big boys end up needing Andy and Barney more than they thought.

Opie signs up for a race to win a medal but learns a lesson in good sportsmanship instead.

When Andy and Barney have a chance to join an exclusive men's club, Andy wonders how to break it to sensitive Barney when he learns they only want Andy.

Local farmer 'Big' Jeff Pruitt comes to town to pick a wife. Unfortunately for Barney, he chooses Thelma Lou.

Andy uses his wits to help a struggling salesman, despite strong pressure to put him out of business.

When a pretty young manicurist starts working in Floyd's Barber Shop, the men are uneasy about it at first but eventually take to the idea in a big way. Their jealous wives, however, do not.