The Best Episodes Written By Aaron Ruben
Every TV Episode Written by Aaron Ruben Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Aaron Ruben Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Aaron Ruben is "Lawman Barney", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Bob Sweeney". "Lawman Barney" aired on 11/12/1962 and is rated 2.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Barney Mends a Broken Heart".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - Lawman Barney
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/1962
Barney loses his self-confidence when two unlawful bullies laugh off his attempt to run them out of town. Andy tells them Barney is actually a trigger-happy lawman out for vengeance, but the bullies quickly see through the ruse and Barney now must find the courage within himself to stand up to them.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: Aaron Ruben
7.0/10 1 votes#2 - Barney Mends a Broken Heart
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/1962
When Andy and Peggy must break a date, Barney mistakenly sees this as the end of their relationship. He decides to play matchmaker to help Andy mend his broken heart, with disastrous results.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: Aaron Ruben
7.0/10 1 votes#3 - Floyd the Gay Deceiver
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1962
Floyd comes to Andy for help after telling his pen pal Ms. Grayson that he is wealthy and finding out she is coming for a visit. Andy helps Floyd keep up the appearance of wealth while she's in town and in the process learns just how deceiving appearances can be.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: Aaron Ruben
7.0/10 1 votes#4 - A Wife for Andy
Season 3 Episode 29 - Aired 4/15/1963
Barney believes it's time for Andy to get married and sets Andy up with Opie's teacher, Ms. Crump. When Barney decides she's not right for him, he tries to set up a party for Andy to meet all the other eligible ladies of Mayberry. But Andy has other plans, and they all involve Ms. Crump.
Director: Bob Sweeney
Writer: Aaron Ruben