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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.
  1. Background image for Danny Meets Andy Griffith
    8.4/10(166 votes)

    #1 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith

    S7:E20

    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. Background image for Danny Meets Kathy
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Danny Meets Kathy

    S4:E27

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  3. Background image for The Model
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #3 - The Model

    S4:E24

    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. Background image for That Ol' Devil Jack Benny
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #4 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny

    S7:E15

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  5. Background image for Love Letters
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #5 - Love Letters

    S9:E3

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  6. Background image for Christmas and Clowns
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Christmas and Clowns

    S4:E13

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  8. Background image for Men Are Men
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Men Are Men

    S4:E28

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  9. Background image for Little Miss Moppet
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Little Miss Moppet

    S4:E29

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  10. Background image for Terry's Crush
    8.1/10(47 votes)

    #9 - Terry's Crush

    S5:E21

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  11. Background image for Lucy Upsets the Williams Household
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Lucy Upsets the Williams Household

    S6:E14

    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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  12. Background image for Rusty's Birthday
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Rusty's Birthday

    S10:E19

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  13. Background image for The Country Squires
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #12 - The Country Squires

    S11:E1

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  14. Background image for Beautiful Lady
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Beautiful Lady

    S11:E27

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  15. Background image for Burlesque
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Burlesque

    S1:E20

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  16. Background image for Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit

    S4:E23

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  17. Background image for Danny and the Little Men
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #16 - Danny and the Little Men

    S7:E11

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  18. Background image for The Singing Sisters
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #17 - The Singing Sisters

    S8:E11

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  19. Background image for Rusty, the Millionaire
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Rusty, the Millionaire

    S8:E19

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  20. Background image for Louise to the Rescue
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Louise to the Rescue

    S10:E26

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  21. Background image for Linda, the Grownup
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Linda, the Grownup

    S10:E29

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  22. Background image for Rusty Drives A Car
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Rusty Drives A Car

    S11:E5

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  23. Background image for Danny's Comeback
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Danny's Comeback

    S4:E10

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  24. Background image for My Fair Vocal Coach
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #23 - My Fair Vocal Coach

    S4:E11

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  25. Background image for The School Teacher
    7.9/10(26 votes)

    #24 - The School Teacher

    S4:E15

    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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  26. Background image for Girl from Iowa
    7.9/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Girl from Iowa

    S4:E17

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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 166 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".