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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. S5E9 — Come Blow Your Top
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.•Season 5•Episode 9

Come Blow Your Top

8.1/10 · 79 votesNov 29, 1968

Ranked #6 of 30 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byJohn Rich
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Jim Nabors

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Pvt. Gomer Pyle

Frank Sutton

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Sgt. Vince Carter

Ronnie Schell

Ronnie Schell

Duke Slater

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John Rich

John Rich

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Episode Summary

"Come Blow Your Top" is episode 9 of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. season 5. It scored 8.1/10 from 79 votes, ranking #6 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by John Rich, it aired on November 29, 1968.

Next: E10 · A Little Chicken Soup Wouldn't HurtBest of Season 5