
Andy Taylor is the widower sheriff of the small, sleepy North Carolina town of Mayberry. Andy and son Opie live with Aunt Bee, who takes care of the family. Andy's deputy is his bumbling but neurotically hilarious cousin, Barney Fife. Among Andy's Mayberry friends is the town's resident barber, Floyd.

Andy's patience is tried when the Taylors are visited by relatives.

Aunt Bee's former beau, Roger Hanover, pays her a visit and begins courting her again. Andy and Opie soon become annoyed at Roger's bad jokes and gags.

The Taylor family starts an exciting vacation in Hollywood, including a visit to a movie studio.

Andy poses for a picture with a Hollywood starlet and his romance with Helen is jolted.