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The Andy Griffith Show S8E24 — Helen's Past
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The Andy Griffith Show•Season 8•Episode 24

Helen's Past

6.6/10 · 237 votesFeb 19, 196825 min

Ranked #22 of 30 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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As Andy is looking through Helen's old newspaper clippings, he finds one of her being taken to jail by the police. He decides to keep his discovery secret until it leaks out to the school board which could destroy Helen's teaching career.

Directed byLee Philips
Written byDoug Tibbles
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Andy Griffith

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Andy Taylor

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Opie Taylor

Frances Bavier

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Aunt Bee Taylor

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Lee Philips

Lee Philips

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Doug Tibbles

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Episode Summary

"Helen's Past" is episode 24 of The Andy Griffith Show season 8. It scored 6.6/10 from 237 votes, ranking #22 of 30 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Lee Philips and written by Doug Tibbles, it aired on February 19, 1968.

Next: E25 · Emmett's AnniversaryBest of Season 8