SummaryEdit

Andy and the town of Mayberry undergo a trying experience when the hillbilly Darling family comes into a fortune of $300 and shows up in town looking for brides for the boys.

PlotEdit

After having sold some land for $300, Briscoe Darling brings his family to town to look for brides for his four boys. As they are about to give up, they see The Omen of the Owl, meaning that the next woman they see, in this case Helen Crump, is the predestined bride. Andy has Goober hide in a tree to manipulate a taxidermed owl. Briscoe sees it, recognizes it as the counter-omen, and the Darlings head back to the hills.

Notes/TriviaEdit

• No mention is made as to whether Charlene is still married to Dud Wash, or the whereabouts of her daughter, Andelina.
• This is the final appearance of Briscoe Darling, the Darling boys and Charlene.
• Ron Howard does not appear in this episode, however, he appears in the promotional picture that goes with it.
• Briscoe refers to Goober as "Big Ears" because he is nosy.

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Omen Of The Owl!

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