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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 13 - Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
    8.7/10(103 votes)

    #1 - Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car

    S2:E13

    Gomer takes care of Carter's car -- which gets stolen and wrecked.

    Director:Coby Ruskin
    Writers:Art Baer, Ben Joelson

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  2. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 24 - Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend
    8.7/10(95 votes)

    #2 - Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend

    S3:E24

    Gomer's love for Welsh rarebit causes him to sleepwalk -- and to tell off Carter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 23 - I'm Always Chasing Gomers
    8.5/10(87 votes)

    #3 - I'm Always Chasing Gomers

    S5:E23

    Carter decides he must get away from Gomer to avoid a nervous breakdown, but continues to be haunted by him.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Carl Kleinschmitt

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  4. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 9 - Survival of the Fattest
    8.4/10(135 votes)

    #4 - Survival of the Fattest

    S1:E9

    Gomer and Carter go on a five-day survival test.

    Director:Coby Ruskin
    Writer:Bob Ross

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  5. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 28 - Sergeant of the Guard
    8.4/10(81 votes)

    #5 - Sergeant of the Guard

    S1:E28

    Gomer tries to capture a gang of thieves who have been robbing the Marine warehouse.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 15 - Gomer Pyle, POW
    8.4/10(78 votes)

    #6 - Gomer Pyle, POW

    S2:E15

    On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Carl Kleinschmitt

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  7. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 24 - Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    #7 - Duke Slate, Night Club Comic

    S2:E24

    Duke wins an amateur talent contest by picking Carter as the butt of his comedy act.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 9 - The Show Must Go On
    8.4/10(103 votes)

    #8 - The Show Must Go On

    S4:E9

    Gomer has stage fright and loses his voice just before a Washington show.

    Director:Coby Ruskin
    Writer:Norman Paul

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  9. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 11 - They Shall Not Pass
    8.3/10(103 votes)

    #9 - They Shall Not Pass

    S1:E11

    On maneuvers, Gomer leads the squad into an ambush.

    Director:Howard Morris
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 8 - Gomer Captures a Submarine
    8.3/10(83 votes)

    #10 - Gomer Captures a Submarine

    S2:E8

    Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.

    Director:Christian Nyby
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 17 - The Secret Life of Gomer Pyle
    8.3/10(96 votes)

    #11 - The Secret Life of Gomer Pyle

    S3:E17

    Carter suspects Gomer has been spending his Sundays at the beach; then tries to meet the beauties Gomer appeared with in a magazine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 6 - Pay Day
    8.2/10(100 votes)

    #12 - Pay Day

    S1:E6

    Gomer is convinced he has been a ""goldbrick"" and stubbornly refuses to accept part of his paycheck -- even when the Pentagon orders him to do so.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Garry Marshall

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  13. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 7 - Nobody Loves a Sergeant
    8.2/10(91 votes)

    #13 - Nobody Loves a Sergeant

    S1:E7

    Carter is driven crazy by the fact that no matter what he does to Gomer, Gomer still likes him.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writers:Everett Greenbaum, James Fritzell

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  14. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 7 - Cat Overboard
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #14 - Cat Overboard

    S2:E7

    The platoon goes on sea duty, and Gomer sneaks a stray cat on board the ship, then is ordered to ditch the feline.

    Director:Christian Nyby
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 23 - Gomer and the Phone Company
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #15 - Gomer and the Phone Company

    S2:E23

    Gomer tries to repay the $40 he received at a pay phone to the phone company, but gets arrested instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 4 Episode 12 - The Prize Boat
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #16 - The Prize Boat

    S4:E12

    Gomer wins a boat in a jingle contest, but it's Carter navigating—into taxes, license fees, and other expenses.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  17. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 14 - Two on the Bench
    8.2/10(82 votes)

    #17 - Two on the Bench

    S5:E14

    Carter won't believe that Gomer really knows football star Moose Lewis.

    Director:Gary Nelson
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 14 - Sergeant of the Week
    8.1/10(93 votes)

    #18 - Sergeant of the Week

    S1:E14

    Carter thinks Gomer is dying and tries to be nice to him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 1 Episode 29 - Gomer Dates a Movie Star
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #19 - Gomer Dates a Movie Star

    S1:E29

    Gomer is asked to escort a movie star and the Colonel's daughter to a dance.

    Director:Alan Rafkin
    Writer:Budd Grossman

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  20. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 6 - Supply Sergeants Never Die
    8.1/10(81 votes)

    #20 - Supply Sergeants Never Die

    S2:E6

    Carter, who says that Supply Sgt. Singer has the easiest job, wagers that any knucklehead could handle the job -- even Gomer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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  21. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 17 - Gomer and the Beast
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #21 - Gomer and the Beast

    S2:E17

    Gomer tries cheering up a depressed waitress, only to discover that she is the girlfriend of a tough Marine sergeant.

    Director:Lee Philips
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 2 Episode 20 - Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
    8.1/10(77 votes)

    #22 - Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle

    S2:E20

    Gomer arranges a date for Carter with his cousin Bridey Pyle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 3 Episode 21 - Gomer the Card Shark
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    #23 - Gomer the Card Shark

    S3:E21

    Carter and Duke use Gomer to expose a card cheat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 9 - Come Blow Your Top
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    #24 - Come Blow Your Top

    S5:E9

    Sgt. Hacker bets Carter that he can't go 24 hours without losing his temper, and then enlists Gomer's aid to win his bet.

    Director:John Rich
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Season 5 Episode 16 - Win-A-Date
    8.1/10(84 votes)

    #25 - Win-A-Date

    S5:E16

    Gomer and Carter are contestants on the ""Win-A-Date"" televised program.

    Director:Gary Nelson
    Writer:Harvey Bullock

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Best Episodes Summary

"Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car" is the best rated episode of "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.". It scored 8.7/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Coby Ruskin and written by Art Baer, Ben Joelson, it aired on 12/10/1965. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend".