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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. S1E9 — Survival of the Fattest

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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.•Season 1•Episode 9

Survival of the Fattest

8.4/10 · 142 votesNov 20, 1964

Ranked #1 of 30 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

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

Directed byCoby Ruskin

Written byBob Ross

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Jim Nabors

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Pvt. Gomer Pyle

Frank Sutton

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Sgt. Vince Carter

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Coby Ruskin

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Bob Ross

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Episode Summary

"Survival of the Fattest" is episode 9 of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 142 votes, ranking #1 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Coby Ruskin and written by Bob Ross, it aired on November 20, 1964.

Next: E10 · A Date for the Colonel's Daughter Best of Season 1