Overview
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of the supporting characters returned for the new program, which ran for three seasons on the CBS Television Network from 1968–1971. During the final season of The Andy Griffith Show, widower farmer Sam Jones and his young son Mike are introduced and gradually become the show's focus. Sheriff Andy Taylor takes a backseat in the storylines, establishing the sequel series. The show's first episode, "Andy and Helen's Wedding", had the highest ratings in recorded television history. Sheriff Taylor and newlywed wife Helen make guest appearances on RFD until late 1969, and then relocate with Opie. Mayberry R.F.D. was popular throughout its entire run, but was canceled after its third season in CBS's infamous "rural purge" of 1971. R.F.D. stands for "Rural Free Delivery", a quaint postal depiction of the rural Mayberry community.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ken Berry
Sam Jones
George Lindsey
Goober Pyle
Jack Dodson
Howard Sprague
Paul Hartman
Emmett Clark
Arlene Golonka
Millie Swanson
Frances Bavier
Aunt Bee Taylor
Alice Ghostley
Alice Cooper
Richard Steele
Harold
Buddy Foster
Mike Jones
Mary Lansing
Martha Clark
Vince Barnett
Elmo
Charles Lampkin
Ralph
Frequently Asked Questions
Mayberry R.F.D. is an American television series produced as a spin-off and direct continuation of The Andy Griffith Show. When star Andy Griffith decided to leave his series, most of...
Mayberry R.F.D. has 3 seasons with 78 episodes.
Mayberry R.F.D. premiered on September 23, 1968.
No, Mayberry R.F.D. has ended. The final episode aired on March 29, 1971.
Mayberry R.F.D. originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Mayberry R.F.D. was created by Bob Ross.
Mayberry R.F.D. has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.
Mayberry R.F.D. is classified as Comedy, Family.