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The Andy Griffith Show S2E19 — A Medal for Opie

7.6

The Andy Griffith Show•Season 2•Episode 19

A Medal for Opie

7.6/10 · 381 votesFeb 12, 196225 min

Ranked #29 of 31 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

Opie has his heart set on winning a medal in the annual Sheriff's Boys Day race -- so he seeks training tips from an expert in the field: legendary 50-Yard Dash champion Barney Fife!

Directed byBob Sweeney

Written byFrank Tarloff

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Seasons8

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Cast4

Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

Don Knotts

Don Knotts

Barney Fife

Crew2

Bob Sweeney

Bob Sweeney

Director

Frank Tarloff

Frank Tarloff

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A Medal for Opie" is episode 19 of The Andy Griffith Show season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 381 votes, ranking #29 of 31 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Bob Sweeney and written by Frank Tarloff, it aired on February 12, 1962.

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