The Best Episodes Written By Paul Henning

Every TV Episode Written by Paul Henning Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Paul Henning Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Paul Henning is "Crime-Free Mayberry", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Bob Sweeney". "Crime-Free Mayberry" aired on 11/20/1961 and is rated 3.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Getting Settled".

  • Crime-Free Mayberry
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Crime-Free Mayberry

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/1961

    Two crooks masquerade as an FBI agent and a professional photographer in a scheme to honor the Mayberry Sheriff's Department for preserving the community's low crime rate -- but they actually have their eye on the town bank.

    Director: Bob Sweeney

    Writer: Paul Henning

  • Getting Settled
    5.5/10 1 votes

    #2 - Getting Settled

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/1962

    The Clampetts begin to settle in their new home in Beverly Hills. They are having to adjust to things such as refrigerators, ovens and the "cement pond" (swimming pool). Jethro also encounters a flamingo that he thinks is a chicken (which causes Jed to suspect Jethro has been sneaking drinks of moonshine). Meanwhile, Miss Hathaway, executive secretary to banker Milburn Drysdale, mistakes the Clampetts for "domestic" help. She thinks Granny is a cook and Elly a maid.

    Director: Richard Whorf

    Writer: Paul Henning

  • Jed Buys the Freeway
    4.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - Jed Buys the Freeway

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/27/1963

    The conman Harry Jones, who pretends to be an old friend, gives Jed a "bargain" when he offers to sell Griffith Park, the Hollywood Bowl, and the freeway to the millionaire.

    Director: Richard Whorf

    Writer: Paul Henning

  • Jethro's First Love
    1.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - Jethro's First Love

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/1963

    Jethro decides he wants to go a courtin', so Jed gives him a little education. Jethro develops feelings for an exotic dancer named Chickadee Laverne and brings her home to meet the folks. As usual, neither she or the Clampetts know what the other is really saying.

    Director: Richard Whorf

    Writer: Paul Henning

  • Chickadee Returns
    1.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - Chickadee Returns

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/1963

    Jethro thinks he's in love with Chickadee Laverne. She and the Clampetts still have a different idea about what an "engagement" is. Meanwhile, Miss Jane tries to woo Jethro away from Chickadee. As marriage seemingly draws nearer, Jethro discovers a deal-breaking secret about Chickadee: she can't cook.

    Director: Richard Whorf

    Writer: Paul Henning