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The Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show

Every episode of The Danny Thomas Show ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show!

The Best Episodes of The Danny Thomas Show

Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.

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  1. 8.4/10(151 votes)

    #1 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith

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    Danny went past a stopsign in the small town of Mayberry, because there was no crossroad. Sheriff Andy Taylor comes and arrests Danny. He said the town council had decided to make a crossroad there, but there was only enough money for a stopsign. Danny demands to see the Justice of the Peace. At this, Andy takes out a sign and says he's the Justice of the Peace. By now Will Hoople, the town drunk, has come in and locked himself in his jailcell. Andy explains he gets drunk everyday, and he arrests himself for it. Will had been deputized to do this to himself! Danny finally agrees with his wife and decides to the ordianry fine of $5 to $10. He takes out a huge wad of cash, and he gives him more money and more money. Danny doesn't care if Andy is robbing him, after all he's a big time star. Andy sees this as a time to get more money, and tells Danny he has to pay $100 or spend 10 days in jail.

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  2. 8.3/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Danny Meets Kathy

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  3. 8.2/10(22 votes)

    #3 - The Model

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    Terry decides to quit school in favor of a modeling career, much to Danny's dismay. He connives to discourage her from leaving school without arousing her suspicion.

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  4. 8.2/10(41 votes)

    #4 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny

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  5. 8.2/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Love Letters

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  6. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Christmas and Clowns

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  8. 8.1/10(27 votes)

    #7 - Little Miss Moppet

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  9. 8.1/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Lucy Upsets the Williams Household

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    When Lucy and Ricky Ricardo pay a visit to the Williams family, Danny makes the mistake of advising Ricky to halt Lucy's shopping sprees by closing all of her charge accounts.

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  10. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Rusty's Birthday

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  11. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #10 - The Country Squires

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  12. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Beautiful Lady

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  13. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Burlesque

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  14. 8.0/10(25 votes)

    #13 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit

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  15. 8.0/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Men Are Men

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  16. 8.0/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Danny and the Little Men

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  17. 8.0/10(25 votes)

    #16 - The Singing Sisters

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  18. 8.0/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Rusty, the Millionaire

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  19. 8.0/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Louise to the Rescue

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  20. 8.0/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Linda, the Grownup

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  21. 8.0/10(15 votes)

    #20 - Rusty Drives A Car

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  22. 7.9/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Danny's Comeback

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  23. 7.9/10(17 votes)

    #22 - My Fair Vocal Coach

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  24. 7.9/10(26 votes)

    #23 - The School Teacher

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    Danny goes to see Rusty's fourth-grade teacher, Miss Lorraine Andrews. He doesn't approve of her method of teaching at all. She, in turn, says that singing in a night club is much easier than teaching school. Danny challenges her to prove it, and she shows up to prove her point. The next day Danny brings her an apple as a peace offering, and they reconcile, but Danny manages to re-offend her yet again by minimizing the importance of her profession. After her emotional outburst, Danny writes ""I AM A DOPE"" repeatedly on the blackboard.

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  25. 7.9/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Girl from Iowa

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  26. 7.9/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Danny's Fiance

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Best Episodes Summary

"Danny Meets Andy Griffith" is the best rated episode of "The Danny Thomas Show". It scored 8.4/10 based on 151 votes. Directed by Sheldon Leonard and written by Arthur Stander, it aired on 2/15/1960. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Danny Meets Kathy".