We close out season five with an episode where Jerry Van Dyke auditions to replace Don Knotts.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

We enter the post-Don Knotts era with a clever episode that makes us ponder what would happen if Barney were here.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

We say goodbye to Don Knotts as a TAGS regular as Aaron and Chris try to make sense of how television icons left shows in 1965.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Don Rickles guest stars as a memorable character who has bad luck and Aaron and Chris discuss the fly scene and what would happen if The Andy Griffith Show ever had a "very special episode".द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

The Fun Girls are back for the last time and Aaron and Chris bid them farewell.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Clara starts meddling and Aunt Bee tells a little white lie in an episode that is well-done, but cringe-worthy.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Opie and Howie start a newspaper and then try a new approach to sell copies that has Andy, Barney, and Aunt Bee scrambling all over town.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney decides to pursue an assault charge from the 1940s that nearly divides the town and Aaron gives a recap that sounds like a tongue-twister.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

While Barney is away, Andy's cousin by marriage comes to visit and things get a bit awkward with Helen.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

A television writer comes to Mayberry saying he wants to do a show on Andy, but things are not right. Aaron and Chris discuss if there ever was an old redeye flight from LAX to Raleigh and if $10 bill are the main cash currency at the Mayberry Bank.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Barney comes across a bag full of stolen money and begins throwing money around town to draw out a criminal, while Aaron and Chris discuss whether or not high rollers take the bus and play Deuces Wild.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Andy and Barney find themselves running for sheriff against each other and Aaron and Chris ponder how Barney would fare infiltrating organized crime.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Andy and Barney try to set Goober up with Lydia Crosswaithe while Aaron and Chris discuss kiss cams and eating too much sugar.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Barney gets a chain letter and can’t keep from letting it control his life, while Chris lists the shows of today Mayberry fans should watch to get their fix. You may be surprised by what he says.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney decides to help Otis quit drinking, but it doesn't work out so well, as Aaron and Chris decide why a mediocre isn't a bad thing.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Goober agrees to watch the jail while Andy goes out of town, but still needs to fix a car so he just moves it into the jail.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Comedian and Barney Fife tribute artist Rik Roberts joins us to discuss his career, his work on the movie "Mayberry Man", and Barney's attempt at real estate.द्वारा Rik Roberts, Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Otis has a fall in the Mayberry jail and is convinced that suing Andy and Barney will only make things better for them.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Chris Hollinghead returns to discuss his favorite episode, which has a clever storyline and everyone performing at the top of their game.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Chris Hollinghead, Aaron Tallent

Chris Hollinghead returns this week to help us break down and episode where Barney tries to give Andy and Helen a day to themselves and fails miserably.द्वारा Chris Hollinghead, Aaron Tallent, Christopher Cordingley

The Darlings bring Charlene's infant daughter to town to arrange a marriage for her and Andy is not having it when they set their sights on Opie.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Aunt Bee wants to perform in the Mayberry Centennial Pageant and is just not good at all, and Aaron and Chris break down while John Masters is bad director overseeing a show that has aged very, very badly.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Andy contemplates taking another job and we see how things go crazy in Mayberry when Barney is in charge.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Opie finds $50 and has to wait a week and see if he can keep it while Aaron and Chris discuss their big purchases when they were kids.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

A man threatens to beat up Barney when he’s not wearing his uniform so Andy finds a martial arts expert to wear Salt and Pepper.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Barney talks too much and causes a rift with Thelma Lou and Andy and then Thelma Lou and Helen and then Andy and Helen while Aaron and Chris come up with plots for "The Monster From Out of Town".द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

An escaped convict is on the loose and Barney tries to enlist the aid of a hound dog that's pretty uncooperative. Come on Blue!द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

An old beau of Aunt Bee’s comes to visit and makes us wonder what she ever saw in him and Aaron discusses how to keep in good standing at a job.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Ernest T. Bass has to go back to school and Aaron and Chris break down everything from it's parallels to "Billy Madison" and Ray Stevens.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Aunt Nora and Uncle Ollie visit the Taylors and Aaron and Chris discuss why they may be the most annoying TAGS characters of all time.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney is faced with new size requirements for deputies and literally has to grow into the role and Aaron and Chris discuss ways to get rid of hiccups.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

We kick off season five with an episode where Aaron and Chris ponder how Opie has gotten this far without knowing that Andy and Helen are dating.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

As we take a break between season four and season five, we revisit the movie that launched Don Knotts' film career.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Gomer Pyle joins the marines as we close season 4 and kick off the series "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." Aaron and Chris also ranked the greatest television spinoffs of all time.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Andy, Barney, and Gomer take boys camping, but Andy has to spend the majority of his time taking care of Barney and Gomer.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney tells Gomer he has Thelma Lou in his hip pocket and that does not go over well. Meanwhile, Chris shows off his singing voice.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney sees Helen and Andy kiss in the jewelry store, while Aaron and Chris discuss real-life Johnny Pauls.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Malcolm Merriweather returns and Andy sees an opportunity to give Aunt Bee a well-deserved break, but she doesn't want one. Meanwhile, Chris decides to give Aaron a break in leading the podcast with similar results.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

The Fun Girls, Daphne and Skippy, make a return to Mayberry and Chris reveals how much he hates them.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Barney and Gomer try their hand at being con artists and the joke ends up being on them, while Aaron reads hate mail about "Bargain Day".द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Charlene uses a bit of mountain folklore to divorce Dud and marry Andy as Aaron and Chris break down one of the few TAGS episodes where Barney is truly the hero.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Aunt Bee buys a side of beef, but the freezer is not up to the task in what is Aaron's least favorite episode of the black and white era.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

With Barney away, Gomer tries to pay Andy back for "saving his life", while Aaron and Chris break down Andy's high-stakes plan for trying to stop him. And Floyd's back!द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Andy tries to take a vacation, but Barney and Gomer make it impossible. Aaron and Chris then explain why all of this is Andy's fault.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Someone is robbing Weaver's Department Store and Barney goes undercover as a mannequin to catch the thief.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Aaron and Chris break down the episode where TAGS fans first learned that Jim Nabors, aka Gomer Pyle, had an amazing singing voice.द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

Otis gets his own sets of wheels and Barney goes to great lengths to save Mayberry from what may be its first drunk driver.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Andy and Barney have to house a prisoner overnight in what is a unique departure from the series.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Aaron Tallent

Andy and Barney attempt to turn Ernest T. Bass into a sophisticated gentleman in a takeoff on "My Fair Lady".द्वारा Aaron Tallent, Chris Cordingley

"Andy and Don" author Daniel de Visé joins us to break down the most visually funny TAGS episode of all time.द्वारा Chris Cordingley, Daniel de Visé, Aaron Tallent