PlotEdit

Andy considers taking a job in Raleigh, and lets Barney take over as sheriff for a day to prepare him for the office.

SummaryEdit

Andy gets a call from his friend Herb in Raleigh, who offers him a job position as a detective. Andy leaves Barney in charge when he goes to Raleigh to interview for another job. Barney immediately starts searching for new deputies. The only guys who show up are Jud Fletcher, Goober Pyle, and Otis Campbell. By the time Andy returns, the whole town has practically been turned upside down. Barney tries to cover it up, but Floyd can't mind his tongue and spills the beans. Wanting Andy to stay, Barney creates the illusion of a crime wave. When Andy decides to stay, Barney relieves the guys of their deputy duties, and says they will receive a $5.00 check for their troubles.

Trivia/NotesEdit

• This episode was the favorite of many of the Andy Griffith Show cast members.
• After Barney throws the tomato at Otis, the size and location of the stains on Otis' shirt change between shots.
• This is the first episode in which Goober is seen wearing his trademark beanie.
• This episode features Otis when he is neither drunk or jailed.
• Barney has to count off to give his deputies numbers. However, in Guest of Honor, the badges have numbers on them.

Image GalleryEdit

Barney throws a tomato at Otis

Barney to Otis about Mrs. Jackson: "Well hit her back!"

Mrs. Jackson and Barney

Traffic jam

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