Runaway Kid (TAGS Episode)

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Episode Info

Runaway Kid

  • Filmed: 4
  • Aired: 6
  • Original Air Date: 1960/11/07
  • Writer(s): Arthur Stander
  • Director: Don Weis

Plot Summary

Andy finds himself in a dilemma after teaching Opie a lesson about the importance of always keeping your word. Opie has made a sacred trust not to divulge that his new friend, George "Tex" Foley, is a runaway. Andy must grapple with violating Opie's trust or returning the boy to his family and explaining that there is always an exception to every rule.

Odd Facts Known by Few

  • Barney owns a car in this episode even though there is an episode entitled Barney's First Car in season 3.

Character List

  • Andy Griffith - Andy Taylor
  • Ronny Howard - Opie Taylor
  • Don Knotts - Barney Fife
  • Frances Bavier - Aunt Bee Taylor
  • Pat Rosson - George "Tex" Foley
  • Pat Losby - Tommy
  • Dennis Holmes - Steve