Manhunt, The (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

The Manhunt

  • Filmed: 2
  • Aired: 2
  • Original Air Date: 1960/10/10
  • Writer(s): Jack Elinson and Charles Stewart
  • Director: Don Weis

Plot Summary

Andy and Barney are the brunt of jokes by state troopers who come to Mayberry to capture an escaped convict. Andy is able to prove that he is not the country bumpkin the troopers think he is when he captures the convict himself by allowing him to steal his leaky fishing boat.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • This episode is the only time we ever see Barney's mother. He stopped her at a checkpoint and made her get out of the car so she could be searched. You can't be too careful you know.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Hal Smith - Otis Campbell
  • Dick Elliott - Mayor Pike
  • Cheerio Meredith - Emma Brand
  • Ken Lynch - Captain Barker
  • Mike Steen - Officer Morgan
  • Lillian Culver - Mrs. Fife
  • Norman Leavitt- Cal
  • Frank Gerstle - Dirksen
  • Frank Challee - loafer