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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

"Lawman Barney" is the best rated episode written by Aaron Ruben. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Bob Sweeney. It aired on 11/12/1962 and is rated 2.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Barney Mends a Broken Heart".

  • Lawman Barney
    9.0/101 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

  • Barney Mends a Broken Heart
    7.0/101 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

  • Floyd the Gay Deceiver
    7.0/101 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

  • A Wife for Andy
    7.0/101 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