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The Andy Griffith Show S7E17 — Dinner at Eight

7.4

The Andy Griffith Show•Season 7•Episode 17

Dinner at Eight

7.4/10 · 270 votesJan 9, 196725 min

Ranked #5 of 30 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

With Aunt Bee off visiting realtives and Opie away on a Scout trip, Andy is home alone. He is ready to spend a relaxing evening when Goober arrives to keep him company. He insists on making his special spaghetti recipe. Andy gives in, eats heartily,

Directed byLee Philips

Written byBudd Grossman

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Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith

Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

Frances Bavier

Aunt Bee Taylor

Crew2

Lee Philips

Lee Philips

Director

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Budd Grossman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Dinner at Eight" is episode 17 of The Andy Griffith Show season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 270 votes, ranking #5 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Lee Philips and written by Budd Grossman, it aired on January 9, 1967.

Next: E18 · A Visit to Barney Fife Best of Season 7