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The Best Episodes of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

Every episode of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.!

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...
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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 8.6/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by N/A, it aired on 12/10/1965. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Survival of the Fattest".

  • Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
    8.6/1083 votes
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    #1 - Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/10/1965

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

    Director: Peter Baldwin

    Writer: N/A

  • Survival of the Fattest
    8.4/10120 votes
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    #2 - Survival of the Fattest

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/1964

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • They Shall Not Pass
    8.3/1093 votes
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    #3 - They Shall Not Pass

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/4/1964

    On maneuvers, Gomer leads the squad into an ambush.

    Director: Howard Morris

    Writer: N/A

  • Sergeant of the Guard
    8.3/1071 votes
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    #4 - Sergeant of the Guard

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 4/2/1965

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

    Director: Alan Rafkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend
    8.3/1078 votes
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    #5 - Gomer, the Welsh Rarebit Fiend

    Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 3/1/1967

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Always Chasing Gomers
    8.3/1079 votes
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    #6 - I'm Always Chasing Gomers

    Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 3/7/1969

    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

  • The Show Must Go On
    8.2/1085 votes
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    #7 - The Show Must Go On

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/1967

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pay Day
    8.1/1086 votes
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    #8 - Pay Day

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/1964

    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: N/A

    Writer: Garry Marshall

  • Nobody Loves a Sergeant
    8.1/1081 votes
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    #9 - Nobody Loves a Sergeant

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/1964

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

    Director: Sheldon Leonard

    Writer: James Fritzell, Everett Greenbaum

  • Cat Overboard
    8.1/1069 votes
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    #10 - Cat Overboard

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/1965

    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: N/A

  • Gomer Pyle, POW
    8.1/1067 votes
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    #11 - Gomer Pyle, POW

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 12/24/1965

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Carl Kleinschmitt

  • Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
    8.1/1067 votes
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    #12 - Duke Slate, Night Club Comic

    Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 3/4/1966

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Secret Life of Gomer Pyle
    8.1/1084 votes
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    #13 - The Secret Life of Gomer Pyle

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 1/11/1967

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Prize Boat
    8.1/1068 votes
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    #14 - The Prize Boat

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/24/1967

    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

  • Gomer Dates a Movie Star
    8.0/1074 votes
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    #15 - Gomer Dates a Movie Star

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 4/9/1965

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

    Director: Alan Rafkin

    Writer: N/A

  • Gomer Captures a Submarine
    8.0/1070 votes
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    #16 - Gomer Captures a Submarine

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/1965

    Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.

    Director: Christian Nyby

    Writer: N/A

  • Two on the Bench
    8.0/1077 votes
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    #17 - Two on the Bench

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 1/3/1969

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

    Director: Gary Nelson

    Writer: N/A

  • Win-A-Date
    8.0/1077 votes
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    #18 - Win-A-Date

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 1/17/1969

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

    Director: Gary Nelson

    Writer: Harvey Bullock

  • Goodbye Camp Handerson, Hello Sergeant Carter
    8.0/1078 votes
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    #19 - Goodbye Camp Handerson, Hello Sergeant Carter

    Season 5 Episode 30 - Aired 5/2/1969

    Carter learns Gomer is being sent to another base.

    Director: John Rich

    Writer: N/A

  • Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course
    7.9/10134 votes
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    #20 - Gomer Overcomes the Obstacle Course

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/1964

    Gomes tries to pass the obstacle course to please Sgt. Carter.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sergeant Carter, Marine Baby Sitter
    7.9/1074 votes
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    #21 - Sergeant Carter, Marine Baby Sitter

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/1964

    Carter gives Gomer a lift in his jeep and finds himself helping Gomer babysit.

    Director: Howard Morris

    Writer: N/A

  • The Case of the Marine Bandit
    7.9/1083 votes
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    #22 - The Case of the Marine Bandit

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/18/1964

    A mother-daughter burglar team uses Gomer for their next heist.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sergeant of the Week
    7.9/1082 votes
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    #23 - Sergeant of the Week

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/25/1964

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Supply Sergeants Never Die
    7.9/1067 votes
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    #24 - Supply Sergeants Never Die

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/1965

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Harvey Bullock

  • Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
    7.9/1068 votes
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    #25 - Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 1/28/1966

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A