8.4/10145 votesLoading...#1 - Danny Meets Andy Griffith
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 2/15/1960
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
- 8.3/1022 votesLoading...
#2 - Danny Meets Kathy
Season 4 Episode 27 - Aired 4/4/1957
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.2/1022 votesLoading...
#3 - The Model
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 3/14/1957
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: N/A
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- 8.2/1041 votesLoading...
#4 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/1960
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1022 votesLoading...
#5 - Men Are Men
Season 4 Episode 28 - Aired 4/11/1957
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1026 votesLoading...
#6 - Little Miss Moppet
Season 4 Episode 29 - Aired 4/18/1957
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1046 votesLoading...
#7 - Terry's Crush
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 2/24/1958
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1020 votesLoading...
#8 - Love Letters
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/1961
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1019 votesLoading...
#9 - The Country Squires
Season 11 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1963
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1019 votesLoading...
#10 - Beautiful Lady
Season 11 Episode 27 - Aired 4/6/1964
No description available
Director: N/A
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- 8.0/108 votesLoading...
- 8.0/1018 votesLoading...
#12 - Christmas and Clowns
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/1956
No description available
Director: N/A
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- 8.0/1024 votesLoading...
#13 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 3/7/1957
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1031 votesLoading...
#14 - Lucy Upsets the Williams Household
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 1/5/1959
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.
Director: N/A
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- 8.0/1026 votesLoading...
#15 - Danny and the Little Men
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/1959
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1024 votesLoading...
#16 - The Singing Sisters
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/1960
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1023 votesLoading...
#17 - Rusty, the Millionaire
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/1961
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1018 votesLoading...
#18 - Rusty's Birthday
Season 10 Episode 19 - Aired 2/4/1963
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1012 votesLoading...
#19 - Louise to the Rescue
Season 10 Episode 26 - Aired 3/25/1963
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1017 votesLoading...
#20 - Linda, the Grownup
Season 10 Episode 29 - Aired 4/15/1963
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1015 votesLoading...
#21 - Rusty Drives A Car
Season 11 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1963
No description available
Director: N/A
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- 7.9/1019 votesLoading...
#22 - Danny's Comeback
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1956
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1017 votesLoading...
#23 - My Fair Vocal Coach
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1956
No description available
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1026 votesLoading...
#24 - The School Teacher
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1/7/1957
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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- 7.9/1015 votesLoading...
#25 - Girl from Iowa
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 1/21/1957
No description available
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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!
Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.
Genre:Comedy
Best Episodes Summary
"Danny Meets Andy Griffith" is the best rated episode of "The Danny Thomas Show". It scored 8.4/10 based on 145 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".