The Andy Griffith Show

Name: The Andy Griffith Show
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1960-10-03
Cast: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Frances Bavier

1960 | 8 seasons | 25 min | Comedy, Family

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics rank it among the best shows ever made and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Schitt's Creek, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 8 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off: Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 5 all-time best lists)
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 8 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
Not enough engagement data yet