
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.
When Opie starts talking about Mr. McBeevee, Andy and Barney suspect he has an imaginary friend.
Peggy McMillan and Andy get along fine until he learns her father is rich.
Andy and aunt Bee learn their ancestor is the state's biggest swindler, just before the town of Mayberry unveils his statue as a hero.
Aunt Bee has a brief fling as co-owner of a Chinese restaurant.