MeTV is bringing back its beloved Month of Mayberry tribute this May, and this year’s lineup is especially sweet for longtime fans of The Andy Griffith Show universe. Kicking off on Sunday, May 4, the annual celebration will include The Andy Griffith Show Reunion, a rarely seen gem airing on television for the first time in decades.
From May 4 through May 30, MeTV will spotlight classic episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, plus spin-offs Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. and Mayberry R.F.D., along with fan-favorite specials. Cordcutters can catch the programming event live on Frndly TV and Philo, both of which stream MeTV as part of their live TV offerings.
What to Watch
The month-long event begins Sunday, May 4, at 4pm ET/PT with The Danny Thomas Show episode “Danny Meets Andy Griffith,” which originally introduced viewers to Sheriff Andy Taylor. That’s followed by The Andy Griffith Show pilot “The New Housekeeper” and the one-hour reunion special Back to Mayberry at 5pm. The group return features Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, and more cast members reminiscing about their time in Mayberry. The evening wraps with the classic “Pickle Story” episode at 6pm.
Beginning May 5, MeTV will air two back-to-back episodes of The Andy Griffith Show every weeknight at 8pm and 8:30pm ET/PT. Each week has its own theme (full schedule below):
- May 5–9: All About Andy – episodes highlighting Sheriff Andy Taylor
- May 12–16: The Fife Is Right – featuring the hilarious Barney Fife
- May 19–23: Best of the Rest – spotlighting Aunt Bee, Gomer, Goober, and other fan favorites
- May 26–30: Mayberry’s Out of Towners – featuring guest stars like Don Rickles and Barbara Eden
And on Sunday, May 25, fans can enjoy a two-part primetime finale:
- 4pm – Return to Mayberry (1986), a reunion movie bringing Andy Taylor back to Mayberry
- 6pm – Mayberry R.F.D. pilot “Andy and Helen Get Married”
How to Watch
MeTV is available for free over the air in most U.S. markets, and streaming subscribers can watch the Month of Mayberry event on:
To find MeTV in your area, visit: www.metv.com/wheretowatch
Full event schedule and showtimes:
Month of Mayberry – Full Schedule (ET/PT)
Sunday, May 4
4:00 PM – The Danny Thomas Show: “Danny Meets Andy Griffith” – Danny gets arrested in Mayberry in the original backdoor pilot.
4:30 PM – The Andy Griffith Show: “The New Housekeeper” – Aunt Bee moves in, and Opie isn’t happy.
5:00 PM – Andy Griffith Show Reunion – The cast reunites to reflect on the show and its legacy.
6:00 PM – The Andy Griffith Show: “The Pickle Story” – Andy and Barney secretly switch Aunt Bee’s bad pickles.
May 5–9: Best of Andy Week (Weeknights at 8 PM & 8:30 PM)
May 5 – “The Manhunt” / “Alcohol and Old Lace” – Andy outsmarts both criminals and moonshiners.
May 6 – “Crime-Free Mayberry” / “Jailbreak” – Mayberry’s peaceful image draws unwanted attention.
May 7 – “Andy and Barney in the Big City” / “Andy on Trial” – City adventures and courtroom drama.
May 8 – “High Noon in Mayberry” / “Andy Discovers America” – A mysterious letter and classroom misunderstanding.
May 9 – “Prisoner of Love” / “Back to Nature” – A charming prisoner and a chaotic camping trip.
Sunday, May 11
11:00 AM – Happy Days: “Sight for Sore Eyes” – Fonzie gets glasses (with guest Jack Dodson).
5:00 PM – The Love Boat: “Third Wheel / Grandmother’s Day” – Gopher’s family drama (with Ken Berry).
May 12–16: Best of Barney Week
May 12 – “Barney Gets His Man” / “Sheriff Barney” – Barney’s ego grows, but reality hits back.
May 13 – “Barney and the Choir” / “Convicts-at-Large” – Barney joins the choir and gets held hostage.
May 14 – “The Bank Job” / “Barney’s First Car” – Barney’s schemes go hilariously wrong.
May 15 – “The Big House” / “A Black Day for Mayberry” – Barney faces crooks and gold shipments.
May 16 – “Barney’s Sidecar” / “The Shoplifters” – A sidecar stunt and a store mystery.
Sunday, May 18
11:00 AM – Happy Days: “The Last of the Big Time Malphs” – Ralph gets into gambling trouble.
5:00 PM – The Love Boat: “Crew Confessions” – Don Knotts stars in a sea of secrets.
May 19–23: Best of the Rest Week
May 19 – “Opie’s Charity” / “Mr. McBeevee” – Opie learns big lessons about perception and belief.
May 20 – “Those Gossipin’ Men” / “Briscoe Declares for Aunt Bee” – Gossip wars and an unwanted proposal.
May 21 – “Man in a Hurry” / “Citizen’s Arrest” – Mayberry’s slow pace clashes with modern life.
May 22 – “Deputy Otis” / “The Loaded Goat” – Otis on duty and a dynamite-filled goat.
May 23 – “Ernest T. Bass Joins the Army” / “My Fair Ernest T. Bass” – Ernest tries to grow up… sort of.
Sunday, May 25
4:00 PM – Andy Griffith Show Reunion– Andy returns to help Barney run for sheriff.
6:00 PM – Mayberry R.F.D.: “Andy and Helen Get Married” – The pilot episode sees Andy tie the knot.
May 26–30: Mayberry’s Out of Towners Week
May 26 – “The Manicurist” / “Aunt Bee’s Brief Encounter” – Barbara Eden and Edgar Buchanan guest star.
May 27 – “Opie’s Hobo Friend” / “The Luck of Newton Monroe” – Buddy Ebsen and Don Rickles visit Mayberry.
May 28 – “The Farmer Takes a Wife” / “Andy and the Woman Speeder” – Featuring Alan Hale Jr. and Jean Hagen.
May 29 – “Bailey’s Bad Boy” / “TV or Not TV” – Guest stars Bill Bixby and Gavin MacLeod.
May 30 – Andy Griffith Show Reunion – One last chance to revisit Mayberry memories.