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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. S4E10 — The Better Man

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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.•Season 4•Episode 10

The Better Man

7.6/10 · 72 votesNov 10, 1967

Ranked #8 of 30 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

Lou Ann's father and ex-fiancÃ© come to town, and her father tries to persuade her to discard Gomer.

Directed byCoby Ruskin

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Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes30

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Cast4

Jim Nabors

Jim Nabors

Pvt. Gomer Pyle

Frank Sutton

Frank Sutton

Sgt. Vince Carter

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Duke Slater

Roy Stuart

Roy Stuart

Corporal Boyle

Crew6

C

Coby Ruskin

Director

John Barbour

John Barbour

Teleplay

John Barbour

John Barbour

Story

G

Gordon Mitchell

Teleplay

G

Gordon Mitchell

Story

J

Jack Elinson

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"The Better Man" is episode 10 of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 72 votes, ranking #8 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Coby Ruskin, it aired on November 10, 1967.

Next: E11 · To Watch A Thief Best of Season 4