Opie suffers from puppy love so Barney attempts to show him how to handle women.
Ernest T. Bass (Howard Morris) goes back to school when his girl demands it.
Opie Taylor develops a crush on his teacher, who also happens to be his father's girlfriend.
Barney interprets a kiss as a sign of a secret engagement between Andy and Helen. The town gets the word and prepares a surprise party for the couple.
Opie gets a part-time job in a grocery store, but gives it up because another boy needs employment more.