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The Andy Griffith Show S7E16 — Don't Miss a Good Bet
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The Andy Griffith Show•Season 7•Episode 16

Don't Miss a Good Bet

6.8/10 · 216 votesJan 2, 196725 min

Ranked #16 of 30 in Season 7•−0.2 vs season avg

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A stranger comes to Mayberry promising to find the Ross Raiders treasure. Goober, Floyd, Helen and Bee all invest--much to Andy's irritation.

Directed byLee Philips
Written byFred S. Fox
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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

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Lee Philips

Lee Philips

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Fred S. Fox

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Episode Summary

"Don't Miss a Good Bet" is episode 16 of The Andy Griffith Show season 7. It scored 6.8/10 from 216 votes, ranking #16 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Lee Philips and written by Fred S. Fox, it aired on January 2, 1967.

Next: E17 · Dinner at EightBest of Season 7