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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!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 20 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith
    8.5/10(179 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.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Arthur Stander

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  2. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 2 - Rusty's Day in Court
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Rusty's Day in Court

    S7:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 5 - Rusty Drives A Car
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Rusty Drives A Car

    S11:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 15 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny
    8.3/10(43 votes)

    #4 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny

    S7:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 17 - Danny, the Housewife
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Danny, the Housewife

    S7:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Love Letters
    8.2/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Love Letters

    S9:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 9 - Danny and the Brownies
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #7 - Danny and the Brownies

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 19 - Rusty's Birthday
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #8 - Rusty's Birthday

    S10:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 29 - Little Miss Moppet
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Little Miss Moppet

    S4:E29

    Danny and the kids meet Kathy’s daughter, Linda.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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  10. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 20 - Pardon My Accent
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #10 - Pardon My Accent

    S5:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 21 - Terry's Crush
    8.1/10(53 votes)

    #11 - Terry's Crush

    S5:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 12 - Rusty the Rat
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Rusty the Rat

    S8:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 19 - Rusty, the Millionaire
    8.1/10(27 votes)

    #13 - Rusty, the Millionaire

    S8:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 27 - Beautiful Lady
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Beautiful Lady

    S11:E27

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 24 - The Model
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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  16. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 26 - Louise to the Rescue
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Louise to the Rescue

    S10:E26

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 1 - The Country Squires
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #17 - The Country Squires

    S11:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 3 - The Chinese Doll
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #18 - The Chinese Doll

    S7:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 13 - Bunny, the Brownie Leader
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Bunny, the Brownie Leader

    S10:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Danny Thomas Show Season 10 Episode 29 - Linda, the Grownup
    7.9/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Linda, the Grownup

    S10:E29

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Danny Thomas Show Season 2 Episode 20 - Daddy's Biography
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Daddy's Biography

    S2:E20

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 28 - Men Are Men
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Men Are Men

    S4:E28

    A small battle of the sexes ensues between Danny and Kathy.

    Director:Sheldon Leonard
    Writer:Henry Garson

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  23. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 7 - Terry Goes Bohemian
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Terry Goes Bohemian

    S7:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 11 - Danny and the Little Men
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #24 - Danny and the Little Men

    S7:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 18 - Apple Polishers
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Apple Polishers

    S7:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Danny Meets Andy Griffith" is the best rated episode of "The Danny Thomas Show". It scored 8.5/10 based on 179 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, "Rusty's Day in Court".