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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(173 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 4 Episode 13 - Christmas and Clowns
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Christmas and Clowns

    S4:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 24 - The Model
    8.4/10(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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 27 - Danny Meets Kathy
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Danny Meets Kathy

    S4:E27

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 11 - My Fair Vocal Coach
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #5 - My Fair Vocal Coach

    S4:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 29 - Little Miss Moppet
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Little Miss Moppet

    S4:E29

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 15 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #7 - That Ol' Devil Jack Benny

    S7:E15

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 3 - Love Letters
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #8 - Love Letters

    S9:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Danny Thomas Show Season 1 Episode 1 - Uncle Daddy
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #9 - Uncle Daddy

    S1:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 17 - Girl from Iowa
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Girl from Iowa

    S4:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Danny Thomas Show Season 5 Episode 21 - Terry's Crush
    8.2/10(50 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 7 Episode 2 - Rusty's Day in Court
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Rusty's Day in Court

    S7:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 11 - Danny and the Little Men
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Danny and the Little Men

    S7:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 19 - Tonoose Makes Wedding Plans
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Tonoose Makes Wedding Plans

    S7:E19

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Danny Thomas Show Season 9 Episode 9 - Danny and the Brownies
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Danny and the Brownies

    S9:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Danny Thomas Show Season 11 Episode 5 - Rusty Drives A Car
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Rusty Drives A Car

    S11:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 21 - Danny's Fiance
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Danny's Fiance

    S4:E21

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 23 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Uncle Tonoose Pays a Visit

    S4:E23

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Danny Thomas Show Season 4 Episode 28 - Men Are Men
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #19 - Men Are Men

    S4:E28

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Danny Thomas Show Season 6 Episode 27 - Grampa's Diet
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    #20 - Grampa's Diet

    S6:E27

    Kathy's grandfather comes to visit the Williamses, but Grampa must be watched. He is on a very strict diet, but insists on eating everything that's not good for him. After admonishing him and cajoling him, Danny uses some psychology. Danny gives him carte blanche to eat whatever he wishes, but Grampa refuses. He confesses to Kathy and Danny that he enjoys the thrill of the hunt and comes to realize and understand that he must comply with his doctor's orders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 8 - Rusty, the Weightlifter
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Rusty, the Weightlifter

    S7:E8

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Danny Thomas Show Season 7 Episode 17 - Danny, the Housewife
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Danny, the Housewife

    S7:E17

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 11 - The Singing Sisters
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #23 - The Singing Sisters

    S8:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 12 - Rusty the Rat
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #24 - Rusty the Rat

    S8:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Danny Thomas Show Season 8 Episode 19 - Rusty, the Millionaire
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Rusty, the Millionaire

    S8:E19

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    Director: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 173 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, "Christmas and Clowns".