Andy and Opie's Pal (TAGS Episode)

Episode Info

Andy and Opie's Pal

• Filmed: 110
• Aired: 109
• Original Air Date: 1964/01/13
• Writer(s): Harvey Bullock
• Director: Dick Crenna

Plot Summary

Opie has a new best friend, Trey Bowden, but before long, friend becomes foe when Andy starts giving Trey some attention. Andy teaches the jealous Opie a lesson when he excludes Barney from their Saturday fishing date. When Opie sees how hurt Barney is, he learns the importance of sharing.

Odd Facts Known By Few

• There's a goof in this episode: Barney states that Andy squired around the Apricot Queen on Saturday, June 23, 1952. According to a calendar website, June 23rd fell on a Monday that year, not on a Saturday.

Character List

• Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
• Don Knotts - Barney Fife
• Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
• Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
• Richard Keith - Johnny Paul Jason
• Dennis Rush - Howie Pruitt
• David A. Bailey - Trey Bowden