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One of the most beloved shows in television history, The Andy Griffith Show takes its viewers back to a simpler time of small town America, apple pie, and black and white television' The trademark whistling theme song is one of the most recognizable in history, and the duration of the show in syndicated reruns is unrivaled by its peers.

The Andy Griffith Show follows the exploits of the small town of Mayberry and its family-values, no nonsense sheriff Andy. Widowed, and father to a small boy named Opie (Ron Howard), Andy is joined in Mayberry by his sidekick Deputy Barney Fife, his relative and housekeeper Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier), and a host of other eccentric characters.

But the show stealer is Barney Fife (Don Knotts) who plays the role of a sometimes incompetent, kooky deputy always in over his head. The onscreen dynamic between Griffith and Knotts is truly magical. Both men would go on to heralded careers in show business with Knotts starring in numerous roles, such as Mr. Furley on Three's Company, and Griffith as the title star of Matlock. And Ron Howard (Opie) would go on to establish himself as one of Hollywood's most well-known directors'

The Andy Griffith Show (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere "Mr. McBeevee" in which Opie makes friends with a telephone repairman named Mr. McBeevee who he describes to Andy and Barney as a man who lives in the trees, jingles when he walks, and has twelve extra hands! Since they've never meet Mr. McBeevee, Andy and Barney think that Opie's new friend is make believe - at least until Opie comes home with a quarter he says Mr. McBeevee gave him! Now, Andy must investigate or else risk punishing his son for stealing the quarter' Other notable episodes from Season 3 include "Barney Mends a Broken Heart" in which Barney complicates Andy's love life by fixing him up with a new girl when Andy's date, Peggy, cancels on him, and "Barney and the Governor" in which Barney is given a personal commendation by the Governor for his excellent job performance, but turns up drunk when Otis spikes the water cooler'

Below is a list of episodes included on The Andy Griffith Show (Season 3) DVD:

Episode 64 (Mr. McBeevee) Air Date: 10-01-1962
Episode 65 (Andy's Rich Girlfriend) Air Date: 10-08-1962
Episode 66 (Andy and the New Mayor) Air Date: 10-15-1962
Episode 67 (Andy and Opie, Bachelors) Air Date: 10-22-1962
Episode 68 (The Cow Thief) Air Date: 10-29-1962
Episode 69 (Barney Mends a Broken Heart) Air Date: 11-05-1962
Episode 70 (Lawman Barney) Air Date: 11-12-1962
Episode 71 (The Mayberry Band) Air Date: 11-19-1962
Episode 72 (Floyd the Gay Deceiver) Air Date: 11-26-1962
Episode 73 (Opie's Rival) Air Date: 12-03-1962
Episode 74 (Convicts-at-Large) Air Date: 12-10-1962
Episode 75 (The Bed Jacket) Air Date: 12-17-1962
Episode 76 (The Bank Job) Air Date: 12-24-1962
Episode 77 (One-Punch Opie) Air Date: 12-31-1962
Episode 78 (Barney and the Governor) Air Date: 01-07-1963
Episode 79 (Man in a Hurry) Air Date: 01-14-1963
Episode 80 (High Noon in Mayberry) Air Date: 01-21-1963
Episode 81 (The Loaded Goat) Air Date: 01-28-1963
Episode 82 (Class Reunion) Air Date: 02-04-1963
Episode 83 (Rafe Hollister Sings) Air Date: 02-11-1963
Episode 84 (Opie and the Spoiled Kid) Air Date: 02-18-1963
Episode 85 (The Great Filling Station Robbery) Air Date: 02-25-1963
Episode 86 (Andy Discovers America) Air Date: 03-04-1963
Episode 87 (Aunt Bee's Medicine Man) Air Date: 03-11-1963
Episode 88 (The Darlings Are Coming) Air Date: 03-18-1963
Episode 89 (Andy's English Valet) Air Date: 03-25-1963
Episode 90 (Barney's First Car) Air Date: 04-01-1963
Episode 91 (The Rivals) Air Date: 04-08-1963
Episode 92 (A Wife for Andy) Air Date: 04-15-1963
Episode 93 (Dogs, Dogs, Dogs) Air Date: 04-22-1963
Episode 94 (Mountain Wedding) Air Date: 04-29-1963
Episode 95 (The Big House) Air Date: 05-06-1963