The Andy Griffith Show is beloved for its rural Southern charm, homespun humor, and the unflappable patience and gentle wisdom of Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith). But its most diehard fans probably agree that the very best episodes throughout the show’s eight seasons feature Andy grabbing his guitar and serenading his gal, or ending a crisis with a little pickin’ and singin’ — by himself, with Barney or accompanying some talented townsfolk.
From the jug-band stylings of the Grammy-nominated Dillards as the Darling family, to the melodious outbursts of town mechanic Gomer Pyle (Jim Nabors), here are some of The Andy Griffith Show‘s most unforgettable musical moments.