About this season
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is an American situation comedy that originally aired on CBS from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969. The series was a spinoff of The Andy Griffith Show, and the pilot was aired as the finale of the fourth season of The Andy Griffith Show on May 18, 1964. The show ran for five seasons and a total of 150 episodes. In 2006, CBS Home Entertainment began releasing the series on DVD. The final season was released in November 2008. The series was created by Aaron Ruben, who also produced the show with Sheldon Leonard and Ronald Jacobs. Filmed and set in California, it stars Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a naive but good-natured gas-station attendant from the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps. Frank Sutton plays Gomer's high-octane, short-fused Gunnery Sergeant Vince Carter, and Ronnie Schell plays Gomer's friend Gilbert "Duke" Slater. Allan Melvin played in the recurring role of Gunnery Sergeant Carter's rival, Sergeant Charley Hacker. The series never discussed nor addressed the then-current Vietnam War, instead focusing on the relationship between Gomer and Sergeant Carter. The show retained high ratings throughout its run.
Episodes (30)
1. PFC Gomer Pyle
Aired 17 September 1965
Carter postpones his vacation until all his men pass their PFC exams -- and, of course, Gomer is the only one to fail.
2. Third Finger, Left Loaf
Aired 24 September 1965
Gomer is asked to be the best man at his friend's wedding, then loses the ring the night before the ceremony.
3. The Blind Date
Aired 1 October 1965
Carter sets Gomer up with a blind date who thinks he is an oil millionaire.
4. Home on the Range
Aired 8 October 1965
Gomer unknowingly finds shelter for a family of hillbillies in a shack which is the target of war games.
5. Gomer Untrains a Dog
Aired 12 October 1965
Gomer's chosen as companion of a new sentry dog -- and turns the guard dog into a pet.
6. Supply Sergeants Never Die
Aired 22 October 1965
Carter, who says that Supply Sgt. Singer has the easiest job, wagers that any knucklehead could handle the job -- even Gomer.
7. Cat Overboard
Aired 29 October 1965
The platoon goes on sea duty, and Gomer sneaks a stray cat on board the ship, then is ordered to ditch the feline.
8. Gomer Captures a Submarine
Aired 5 November 1965
Gomer ruins a simple reconnaissance mission.
9. The Grudge Fight
Aired 12 November 1965
Carter challenges the fleet's retired boxing champion to a fight.
10. Gomer, Star Witness
Aired 19 November 1965
Gomer is the only witness to Carter's auto accident.
11. A Visit From Cousin Goober
Aired 26 November 1965
Goober pays Gomer a surprise visit.
12. A Groom for Carter's Sister
Aired 3 December 1965
Gomer tries to convince Carter that his sister's fiance is a nice guy.
13. Gomer Minds His Sergeant's Car
Aired 10 December 1965
Gomer takes care of Carter's car -- which gets stolen and wrecked.
14. Gomer the Peace Maker
Aired 17 December 1965
Gomer tries to reunite Carter with his girlfriend.
15. Gomer Pyle, POW
Aired 24 December 1965
On maneuvers, Carter gives Gomer false information---hoping he'll be captured by the enemy camp.
16. Gomer Pyle, Civilian
Aired 31 December 1965
When Sgt. Carter orders him to take a furlough, Gomer becomes a civilian employee at the base.
17. Gomer and the Beast
Aired 7 January 1966
Gomer tries cheering up a depressed waitress, only to discover that she is the girlfriend of a tough Marine sergeant.
18. Grandma Pyle, Fortune Teller
Aired 14 January 1966
Gomer's fortune-telling Grandma pays a visit.
19. Arrividerci, Gomer
Aired 21 January 1966
Gomer sings an Italian love song to his friend's sister -- and her mother thinks he is proposing to her.
20. Segeant Carter Dates a Pyle
Aired 28 January 1966
Gomer arranges a date for Carter with his cousin Bridey Pyle.
21. Little Girl Blue
Aired 4 February 1966
Gomer befriends the little daughter of a visiting colonel.
22. A Star is Born
Aired 11 February 1966
Carter becomes the star of a documentary about the Marine Corps.
23. Gomer and the Phone Company
Aired 25 February 1966
Gomer tries to repay the $40 he received at a pay phone to the phone company, but gets arrested instead.
24. Duke Slate, Night Club Comic
Aired 4 March 1966
Duke wins an amateur talent contest by picking Carter as the butt of his comedy act.
25. Vacation in Vegas
Aired 11 March 1966
Gomer wins a trip to Las Vegas. Problem: whom should he take? Then he and Carter win a fortune gambling.
26. Opie Joins the Marines
Aired 18 March 1966
Opie runs away from Mayberry to join Gomer in the Marines.
27. A Date With Miss Camp Henderson
Aired 25 March 1966
Carter bets Gomer he can't get a date with Miss Camp Henderson.
28. Gomer and the Father Figure
Aired 1 April 1966
Gomer and Carter are taken by an old con man.
29. Desk Job for a Sergeant
Aired 8 April 1966
Carter decides to resign when he feels his platoon can get along without him.
30. Gomer, the Would-Be Hero
Aired 15 April 1966
Carter prvents a holdup but gives the credit to Gomer.