Andy gives the state troopers a lesson in the efficiency of a county sheriff when a dangerous criminal escapes.
A Hollywood producer descends on Mayberry and the town proceeds to make itself over in Hollywood's image.
Andy does some slick dealing to get rid of the town's worthless cannon, but when Opie mimics his father's shady deed, Andy has second thoughts.
Andy, appointed judge of a beauty contest, shows the wisdom of Solomon by picking a popular winner.
Town drunk, Otis Campbell, turns out to be the only living descendant of a Revolutionary War hero, much to the dismay of the mayor.